Military Insider: Fall 2022 Edition
Welcome Back!
From the Desk of the Veterans Center Supervisor
- Welcome back from the Veterans Center Supervisor, Caleb Berkland. I pray that all of our students have had a restful and enjoyable summer. Here at the Office of Military Affairs we are excited to welcome back our returning students this semester and to meet all of our new ones. My door is always open should you have any questions about military education benefits. Our VetSuccess counselor, Lora Nichols, will be returning this semester as well and will be available to meet with students in person on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. If you are looking for community here on campus, ask us about our student groups and events:
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- Student Veterans Association
Keeping with the traditions and culture of Liberty University’s passion for Christian service, the Liberty University Student Veterans Association (SVA) embraces the motto Servus Semper or Serve Always. It is our mission to serve veterans within the community while fostering a culture of camaraderie, mentorship and educational success among veterans on campus. The Student Veterans Association is open to student veterans who have served honorably in the U.S. Armed Services. - Students Behind our Military
The mission of Students Behind our Military is to create awareness and appreciation for our military and support for service members The organization’s primary activity is sending care packages overseas and assisting the Office of Military Affairs with events such as Military Family Fun Day, and Military Appreciation Month, in addition to other various community and campus events throughout the semester.
- Student Veterans Association
As you acclimate to your courses and all the changes on campus, please visit our Veterans Center on the 2nd floor of the Montview Student Union for coffee and fellowship.
Sincerely,
Caleb Berkland, Veterans Center Supervisor
Submit Your TA and GI Bill® Documents Through the Student Checklist
- Starting in the Fall 2022 semester, documents requested by the Military Affairs Office can be uploaded directly in your Student Checklist! This includes forms needed for Federal Tuition Assistance, GI Bill® benefits and military verification. Save yourself some time by using the checklist versus emailing or faxing documents! Learn more about Student Checklist. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Yellow Ribbon Update
- Beginning on August 1, 2022, if you are on active duty and you qualify at the 100% level or are a spouse using transferred benefits from an active duty service member, you could become eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. See the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program website to see if you meet the requirements and for more information. Liberty University will continue to be a Yellow Ribbon school in the 2022-23 academic year to support our service members and veterans with the cost of their education.
Virginia National Guard State TA Increased
- The Virginia National Guard has increased state Tuition Assistance from $7,000 to $20,000, for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year, beginning October 1, 2022. Click here for a list of qualifications and eligible programs. Please contact the on-campus Virginia National Guard liaison, SFC Steven Knichel, with any questions at (540) 810-4550 or at saknichel@liberty.edu.
Save the Date: Military Appreciation Month This November
- The Office of Military Affairs is excited to announce another Military Appreciation Month this November. We are busy planning events throughout the month and look forward to celebrating our service members, veterans, and military families. As events are added this year, the schedule and details will be listed on our Military Appreciation Month webpage.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
