Veteran Student Handbook

Veteran Student Handbook 2014-2015 Page 1

Table Of Contents Veterans Services Office and Veterans Center Page 3 Veterans Services and Benefits Page 3 Students Responsibilities (VA) Page 3 Applying for Benefits Page 4 Students Responsibilities (HAZLEWOOD) Page 4 Additional VA Information Page 5 Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) Page 6 Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30) Page 11 Dependents Education Assistance (Chapter 35) Page 12 Reserve Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 1606) Page 12 Reserve Education Assistance program (Chapter 1607) Page 13 Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) Page 13 Benefit Payments Page 14 Military Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) Page 14 Texas Success Initiative Page 15 Getting Started Page 15 Veteran Semester Hour Classification Page 16 Registration Page 16 College Credit for Heroes Page 17 Standards of Progress (GPA Info) Page 19 Residency Page 19 Graduation Page 20 Withdrawal for Military Service Page 21 Support Services Page 22 Instructional Support Page 23 Page 2

Table Of Contents (Cont d) Resources Page 24 Disability Services Page 27 Financial Aid Page 27 VA Workstudy Page 30 Miscellaneous Student Services Page 30 Testing for Credit Page 31 Evaluation of Credentials for credit Page 32 Advising Page 33 WEBDMC Account Page 37 Adding Del Mar to your Mobile Device Page 38 Page 3

Introduction Welcome to Del Mar College and THANK YOU for your dedicated service to our country! It is our pleasure to provide top-notch service to you just as you served our great country with pride and distinction. The Del Mar College Veteran Services Office has two locations for your convenience: East Campus West Campus Harvin Center Room 271 Coleman Center Room 106 Monday-Thursday 0730-1700 Monday-Thursday 0730-1700 Friday 0730-1230 Friday 0730-1230 (361)698-1250 (361)698-1876 ***************************************************** Veteran s Center Resource Rooms The Del Mar College Veterans Center is located on the West Campus in the Coleman Student Center Room 107. The Veterans Center is a resource center that was designed specifically with our Veteran Students in mind. There are computers with internet access available to you for use in research and homework assignments, or just to check your email. A network printer is available for you to print assignments and a copy machine/scanner available for your use. A kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee mess and light snacks are available for a small donation. A big screen television, comfy furniture and study tables and chairs provide a nice location for you to relax or do studies. Peer tutors are available on site to aid you with your studies. During the Fall of school year 2014-15, an additional Veteran s Center will open on the East Campus in Harvin Center Room 207. Similar services will be provided for Veteran Students. The Veterans Center is for the exclusive use of Veteran Students and a Veteran Center Lanyard will be issued to you by the Veterans Service Office. Just show your lanyard at the door and gain access to this space that was designed with you in mind. Welcome aboard! ***************************************************** Veterans Services and Benefits Del Mar College s programs are approved for those who wish to attend and receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB-AD-Chapter 30), Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR-Chapter 1606), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP-Chapter 1607), Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP-Chapter 32), Education Assistance Test Program (Section 901), Survivors and Dependent s Educational Assistance Program (DEA-Chapter 35), Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31), Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), and the National Call to Service Program. The monthly rate of payment to veterans is determined by Public Law 94-502. Del Mar College participates in the Exemption Program for Veterans and their Dependents (The Hazlewood Act). Veterans and family members who qualify under the Hazelwood Act may have institutional tuition and fees exempted in accordance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board CH 21.NN. ******************************************************** Student s Responsibilities in the Veteran s Educational Benefit Award Process Students who are eligible to receive VA Educational benefits should contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or visit their website at www.gibill.va.gov to learn about eligibility and VA requirements. Page 4

Applying for VA Benefits To apply for your VA education benefits, log in to the VA website at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/ and complete the Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP). The VA will process your application and send you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in the mail at the address you identify in your application. Once you have the COE from the VA and have been admitted as a student and registered for classes, you will be ready to come to the Veteran Services Office to have your education benefits processed. Steps for new students wishing to use VA educational benefits: 1. Apply for admission and be admitted to Del Mar College as a student 2. Provide all required documentation to the Veterans Service office a. Degree Plan b. Course schedule c. Certificate of Eligibility (letter from VA) d. Original DD214 e. Request for Certification (Obtain from Veterans Service Office) f. Disclaimer (Obtain from Veterans Service Office) g. Copies of all college and military transcripts Steps for continuing students wishing to use VA educational benefits: 1. Provide all required documentation to the Veterans Services Office a. Request for certification b. Copy of course schedule c. Degree plan (if changed) d. Any additional items as required/requested from Veterans Services Office **It is the student s responsibility to notify the Veterans Service Office EACH SEMESTER that he/she wishes to use veteran s benefits. You must visit the office and submit the required documentation prior to the payment deadline in order to assure that your place in the class is solidified. Failure to submit the required paperwork to the Veterans Service Office prior to the payment deadline for each semester will result in your being removed from classes for nonpayment and delay in your payments from the VA.** *********************************************************** Student s Responsibilities in the Hazlewood Exemption Award Process Students who are eligible to receive the State of Texas Hazlewood Act Tuition/fee exemption should visit the Texas Veterans Commission website at http://www.tvc.texas.gov/hazlewood-act.aspx Steps for new students wishing to use Hazlewood Act tuition/fee exemption: 1. Apply for admission and be admitted to Del Mar College as a student. 2. Provide all required documentation to the Veterans Services Office a. Original or Certified DD214 (Member 4) b. Class schedule c. Disclaimer and Request for Certification (Obtain from Veteran Services Office) d. Copy of Texas Driver s License (Or other proof of residency as required) e. Hazlewood Exemption Application (HAE) f. VA Certificate of Eligibility (if required) g. Proof of TVC Hazlewood Online registration (print-out of hours previously used) h. Proof of dependency for Legacy or Child/Spouse Beneficiaries of Disabled or deceased veterans (Birth or marriage certificate, tax form, etc) i. Proof of veteran s 100 disability from the VA or death certificate if applicable j. Degree Plan Page 5

Steps for continuing students wishing to use Hazlewood Act Tuition/Fee exemption: 1. Provide all required documentation to the Veterans Services Office a. Hazlewood Exemption Application (HAE-App-CE) b. Request for certification c. Class schedule d. Proof of TVC Hazlewood Online registration (print-out of hours previously used) e. Degree Plan (if program has changed) **It is the student s responsibility to notify the Veterans Service Office EACH SEMESTER that he/she wishes to use Hazlewood Exemption. You must visit the office and submit the required documentation prior to the payment deadline in order to assure that your place in the class is solidified. Failure to submit the required paperwork to the Veterans Service Office prior to the payment deadline for each semester will result in your being removed from classes for nonpayment.** **In accordance with the Texas Senate Bill 1158, for an otherwise eligible veteran, spouse, or child to be entitled to a Hazlewood Act exemption in a given term or semester, he or she must have a completed Hazlewood Act Exemption Application and have the supporting documentation on file with the institution no later than the last day of the semester or term to which the exemption applies.** **IMPORTANT CHANGE TO HAZLEWOOD PROGRAM** The Hazlewood Exemption rules indicate that students who qualify for the Hazlewood Exemption may continue to receive the exemption or waiver for a subsequent term only if the student maintains satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree or certificate in accordance with the college s policy regarding eligibility for financial aid. If upon completion of a semester or term, a student fails to meet the SAP requirements, that student may not receive the Hazlewood Exemption. In order to regain eligibility the student must: 1. Complete a semester or term during which the student will not be eligible for the Hazlewood Exemption 2. Regain eligibility for financial aid by meeting the SAP requirements. This change in law does not apply to spouses or children of veterans who died from a service related injury or illness, or who were determined to be missing in action (MIA) or killed in action (KIA). ****************************************************************** Additional VA Information Monthly Verification of Enrollment Students who are using Montgomery G.I. Bill (CH 30), Selected Reserve Montgomery G. I. Bill (CH 1606), and REAP (CH 1607) must verify their enrollment to the VA once per month on the last day of the month. This may be accomplished in one of two ways: 1. Call 1-(877)823-2378 and follow the voice response system 2. Go to the G.I. Bill Webpage and select W.A.V.E, then create an account and follow the guidelines provided. www.gibill.va.gov Page 6

VA Contact Phone Numbers Education Benefits 1-888-442-4551 Monthly Enrollment Verification 1-877-823-2378 Other VA Benefits 1-800-827-1000 Direct Deposit Enrollment 1-877-838-2778 ************************************************************************************** VA Benefit Programs POST-9/11 GI BILL CHAPTER 33, TITLE 38 U.S. CODE For additional information about CH 33, visit the GI BILL website: http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/index.html Eligible Individuals Generally, an individual who served a minimum of 90 days on active duty after September 10, 2001, will be eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Active duty served as a member of the Armed Forces or as a result of a call or order to active duty from a reserve component under section 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12303(g), 12302, or 12304 of Title 10 is qualifying active duty service. On October 1, 2011, VA will begin paying benefits to members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard for qualifying service under title 32. The following service may qualify: Full time service in the National Guard for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing or training. Activations in support of a national emergency under section 502(f) of title 32. Benefits can be paid retroactively to August 1, 2009, the effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill program. The following periods of active duty service are excluded: ROTC under 10 U.S.C. 2107(b) Service academy contract period Service terminated due to defective enlistment agreement Service used for loan repayment Period of Eligibility In general an individual s eligibility to use Chapter 33 benefits expires 15 years from the date of the last discharge or release from active duty of at least 90 consecutive days. In order to retain eligibility, after meeting the service requirements, an individual must: Be honorably discharged from Armed Forces; or Be released from Armed Forces with service characterized as honorable and placed on the retired list, temporary disability retired list, or transferred to the Fleet Reserve or the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve Be released from Armed Forces with service characterized as honorable for further service in a reserve component. Chapter 33 Entitlement Individuals eligible under Chapter 33 are generally entitled to 36 months of educational assistance. Individuals are limited to a maximum of 48 months of entitlement when using benefits under two or more programs. Individuals eligible for benefits under the national call to Page 7

service program and Chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, or 36 of title 38; or Chapter 107, 1606, 1607, or section 903 of title 10; or the hostage relief act of 1980; or the omnibus diplomatic security and antiterrorism act of 1986 may not receive assistance under two or more such programs concurrently. Election Students eligible for Chapter 30, 1606, or 1607, on August 1, 2009, and on their election date, must relinquish a benefit to receive Chapter 33. Students eligible for more than one benefit only have to relinquish one benefit to receive Chapter 33. Chapter 33 elections are irrevocable. However: Election requests can be withdrawn if the Regional Processing Office receives the withdrawal request before a certificate of eligibility is issued or a payment processed. Election requests can be changed if the Regional Processing Office receives the change request before a certificate of eligibility is issued or a payment processed. The student must request the change in writing. Length of Service Percentage Eligible students receive a percentage of the Chapter 33 benefit for tuition and fees, monthly housing allowance, and book stipend based on their length of service. The percentage is determined by the student s aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001. All creditable active duty and qualifying call-up service are combined to determine the aggregate service. Length of service percentages are described in the following table: Service Requirements % Of Maximum Benefit Payable (Aggregate active duty after 9/10/01) At least 36 months 100 At least 30 continuous days on active 100 duty (Must be discharged due to serviceconnected disability) At least 30 months, but less than 36 90 months (1) At least 24 months, but less than 30 80 (3) months (1) At least 18 months, but less than 24 70 (3) months (2) At least 12 months, but less than 18 60 months (2) At least 06 months, but less than 12 50 months (2) At least 90 days, but less than 06 40 months (2) (1) Includes entry level and skill training. (2) Excludes entry level and skill training. (3) If the service requirements are met at both the 80 and 70 percentage level, the maximum percentage of 70 must be applied too amounts payable. Page 8

Education and Training Available Under Chapter 33 Effective August 1, 2009. All programs must be offered by a degree-granting institution of higher learning (IHL) and approved for Chapter 30. Approved programs include undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, professional degrees, and non-degree programs approved at the IHL. Additionally, tutorial assistance and reimbursement for one licensing or certification test are available under Chapter 33. Students who elect Chapter 33 and relinquish Chapter 30, 1606, or 1607 may receive benefits for approved programs not offered by an IHL (non degree programs, flight training, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, preparatory courses, and national tests). These students will be paid for these programs as if they were still receiving benefits under the relinquished benefit, but their entitlement will be charged under Chapter 33. Effective October 1, 2011. VA will begin paying Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to individuals pursuing the following approved non-ihl non-degree programs. Non-College Degree (NCD) schools On-the Job Training (OJT) and Apprenticeship programs Flight Programs Correspondence courses Chapter 33 Benefit Payments Depending on the student s situation, Chapter 33 benefits can include payment of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, a stipend for books and supplies, college fund ( kicker ) payments, a rural benefit payment, and a Yellow Ribbon Program benefit. Chapter 33 differs from other education Chapters in that each type of payment is issued separately, with some payments made directly to the school and others directly to the student. Tuition and Fees The tuition and fees payment is paid directly to the school on behalf of the student when the school s enrollment certification is processed. The tuition and fees payment is prorated by the student s benefit level. U.S. Public Schools: The actual net cost for in-state tuition and fees after the application of any waiver, scholarship, aid, or assistance [other than loans and funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965], provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees. Monthly Housing Allowance Effective August 1, 2009. A monthly housing allowance is paid directly to the student at the beginning of each month for the previous month. The housing allowance is prorated by the student s length of service percentage. The monthly housing allowance paid equals the Department of Defense s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents and the zip code of the school. The BAH rates are at the following link http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/bah.html. Active duty personnel (including those on terminal leave) and their spouses utilizing transferred entitlement are not eligible for the housing allowance. Once separated from active duty, students (and their spouses) will become eligible to receive the monthly housing allowance on the first day of the month following separation. The monthly housing allowance is subject to Grandfathering Rules. A student will be paid the same monthly housing allowance rate for as long as he or she remains continuously enrolled at Page 9

the same school (same facility code). Continuously enrolled means no more than a 6-month break in training in enrollment. Rate of Pursuit and the Housing Allowance Rate of pursuit applies specifically to Chapter 33. It differs from training time, which is used for all other Chapters. Schools certify actual credit. VA calculates rate of pursuit by dividing the number of credit (or credit hour equivalents) being pursued by the number of credit considered to be full-time by the school. The resulting percentage is the student s rate of pursuit. Examples: If full-time is 12 credits, then rate of pursuit for: 6 credits (or credit equivalents) is 50% (6 12 = 50%) 7 credits (or credit equivalents) is 58% (7 12 = 58%) The housing allowance is paid if the student s rate of pursuit is more than 50%. Rate of pursuit determines whether a student receives or doesn t receive the housing allowance. If pursuit is more than 50% the student receives the housing allowance. If the rate of pursuit is 50% or less, then the student doesn t receive the housing allowance. (Active duty personnel receiving chapter 33 benefits or spouses of active duty personnel receiving Transfer of Entitlement (ToE) benefits are not eligible for the housing allowance.) Effective August 1, 2011. Interval pay is eliminated except for periods where a school is closed due to an Executive Order of the President or due to an emergency situation. These payments are limited to 4 weeks in any 12 month period This applies to all VA education benefit programs Distance Learning and the Housing Allowance Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals only enrolled in distance learning courses will be eligible for a monthly housing allowance equal to 50% of the national average of all Basic Allowances for Housing. Rates will be multiplied by the rate of pursuit rounded to the nearest multiple of 10. Books and Supplies Stipend Effective August 1, 2009. The books and supplies stipend is a lump sum payment (each quarter, semester or term attended) paid directly to the student when the school s enrollment certification is processed. The stipend is prorated by the student s length of service percentage. The books and supplies stipend pays $41.67 per credit certified, up to 24 credits for the academic year (08/01/YY-07/31/YY). The start date of an enrollment period determines the academic year the enrollment period belongs to. The maximum stipend is $1,000 per academic year. Kickers and Additional Contributions Effective August 1, 2009. Students eligible for a kicker under Chapter 30 or 1606 may receive the kicker under Chapter 33. The kicker will be prorated by the student s rate of pursuit percentage and paid as a lump sum payment to the student when the school s enrollment certification is processed. The Chapter 30 and 1607 additional contribution ($600 Buy-up) is not payable under Chapter 33. Effective October 1, 2011. Eligible individuals will receive payments for ch30 and ch1606 kicker payments on a monthly, rather than a lump sum, basis. Kickers will be paid regardless of rate of pursuit or eligibility for the Monthly Housing Allowance. The applicable full time kicker rate will be multiplied by the rate of pursuit rounded to the nearest multiple of 10. Page 10

Licensing and Certification Tests Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals may be reimbursed for multiple licensing and certification exams. One month of entitlement (rounded to the nearest whole month) will be charged for each $1,460 paid. The test must be approved for VA benefits. The amount equivalent to one month of entitlement will be adjusted each year based upon a COLA. National Tests Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals may be reimbursed for multiple national tests (e.g. SAT, GRE, LSAT, etc). One month of entitlement (rounded to the nearest whole month) will be charged for each $1,460 paid. The test must be approved for VA benefits. The amount equivalent to one month of entitlement will be adjusted each year based upon a COLA. Rural benefit The rural benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment of $500. The rural benefit is issued directly to students who reside in a county with six persons or fewer per square mile who physically relocate at least 500 miles to attend a school, or relocate by air (any distance) when no other land-based transportation exists. Transfer of Entitlement The Department of Defense (DoD) offers members of the Armed Forces the opportunity to transfer Chapter 33 benefits to their spouse or dependent children. If a member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve) serves six years and reenlists for 4 more years or has at least 10 years of service, then transfer of entitlement (ToE) is possible. While in the Armed Forces, members use the ToE website to designate, modify, and revoke a ToE request. After leaving the Armed Forces, members can provide a future effective date for use of ToE, modify the number of months transferred, or revoke entitlement transferred by submitting a written request to VA. NOTE: After separating from the Armed Forces individuals cannot designate new dependents to receive transferred entitlement or amend the effective date of the initial transfer of entitlement to an earlier date. Refer to the Transfer of Entitlement link on the www.gibill.va.gov homepage. The link explains what the member must do, what the child or spouse must do, and gives all the needed links. There are two basic steps: Step 1: The service member (transferor) must transfer the entitlement. If approved, transfer data is put into a secure online database DoD shares with VA. That database, in addition to providing VA qualifying periods of Chapter 33 service, also provides ToE data. Step 2: The spouse or child (transferee) must apply. The application VA Form 22-1990e; Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits can be completed online. When certifying a ToE student, use the student s social security number as the student s file number and identify the student as a Chapter 33 student. Information and requirements about transferability can be found on DoD s website at: www.defenselink.mil/home/features/2009/0409%5fgibill. Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals eligible for ToE from multiple transferors may not receive benefits from multiple sources concurrently. Members of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can be eligible to transfer unused Page 11

ch33 entitlement. The rules for basic eligibility for Transfer of Entitlement (ToE) remain unchanged. Fry Scholarship Effective August 1, 2009. The Fry Scholarship added a new eligibility criterion to Chapter 33. It provides benefit eligibility for children of active duty members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. An information sheet about the Fry Scholarship is available at http://www.gibill.va.gov/documents/factsheets/fry_scholarship.pdf Eligible children: May be married or over 23 and still be eligible Are entitled to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level Have 15 years to use the benefit beginning on their 18th birthday May use the benefit until their 33rd birthday Are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program *********************************************************************** MONTGOMERY GI BILL - ACTIVE DUTY (MGIB) CHAPTER 30, TITLE 38 U.S. CODE Chapter 30 has four eligibility categories. The benefits generally apply to Veterans who began active duty service for the first time after June 30, 1985, had their pay reduced $100 a month for 12 months, and received an honorable discharge. For further information on the four eligibility categories, visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/montgomery_gibill/active_duty.html. To be eligible for education payments under MGIB, Veterans must possess an Honorable discharge. This would exclude those Veterans with a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions or any other discharge other than Honorable. Also excluded are officers who obtained their commission after 12/31/76, through a military academy (Annapolis, West Point, Air Force Academy, or Coast Guard Academy), or through an ROTC scholarship program (payments exceeding $3,400/yr) Individuals released from active duty with an Honorable character of service by reason of Convenience of the Government (COG) with 20 months of service on a two-year contract, or 30 months on a three-year contract, are eligible even if they did not complete their full contract period. They will receive one month of Chapter 30 benefits for each month of active duty. Chapter 30 benefits are paid on a monthly basis directly to the veteran. Rates can be found at the following link - http://www.gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.html. Chapter 30 Kickers and Additional Contributions Higher monthly benefits are paid to Chapter 30 participants with kickers and to Chapter 30 participants who make additional Chapter 30 payments. Veterans may have a kicker, additional contributions, or both. The higher benefit rates are paid automatically when benefits are paid. If Veterans don t receive the benefit they believe they are entitled to receive, they should call VA about the discrepancy so that VA can resolve the discrepancy with the Department of Defense. A kicker is part of the enlistment contract. It might be referred to as; Army College Fund, Navy Sea College Fund. If a contract has a $12,000 kicker, for example, then the monthly kicker is $333.33 ($12,000 36 months), which increases the full-time Chapter 30 benefit. Page 12

Servicepersons who participate in Chapter 30 contribute $1,200.00 towards Chapter 30. The contribution is non-refundable, with one exception. Chapter 30 (category 1 only) students who elect and then exhaust their Chapter 33 entitlement and are receiving a monthly housing allowance will receive a refund of the $1,200.00 contribution proportional to the amount of unused chapter 30 entitlement at the time of election for chapter 33. The refund is included in their last monthly housing allowance payment. Servicepersons may contribute up to $600.00 more into the program. The maximum $600.00 additional contribution will increase the basic full-time Chapter 30 benefit by $150.00 per month. Additional contributions are not refundable for those who elect Chapter 33.N ************************************************************************ ****************** DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE (DEA) CHAPTER 35, TITLE 38 U.S. CODE Educational Assistance paid to dependents of Veterans who have a service connected permanent and total disability or died as a result of service connection. Persons who may be eligible are: A child (between ages 18 and 26, with some exceptions) of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition; or who died in service; or who died of a service-connected disability; or who died while evaluated as having total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is listed as a POW or MIA. The surviving spouse of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability, or died in service, or died while evaluated as having total and permanent disability resulting from a service-connected disability. Surviving spouses whose benefits stopped when they remarried can receive DEA benefits again if their remarriage ends by death or divorce, or they cease to live with the person to whom they presented themselves in public as married. A spouse of a veteran or serviceperson who has a total and permanent disability resulting from a service-connected disability; or who is listed as a POW or MIA. The spouse or child of a service member who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability. More information on Dependents Educational Assistance can be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/dea.html ************************************************************************ MONTGOMERY GI BILL - SELECTED RESERVE (MGIB-SR) CHAPTER 1606, TITLE 10 U.S. CODE Chapter 1606 is an educational program for members who are actively participating in the Selected Reserve. Selected Reserve components include the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Page 13

Guard) determine who s eligible for Chapter 1606. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers the program and pays benefits. Basic eligibility requires a 6-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve and satisfactory participation in required Selected Reserve training. Chapter 1606 benefits are paid on a monthly basis directly to the reservist. Rates can be found at the following link: - http://www.gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.html. Chapter 1606 Kickers: An additional amount, called a kicker, may be added to the benefit of some Chapter 1606 students. The possible monthly kicker levels are $100, $200, and $350. A Chapter 1606 kicker may be a part of the original enlistment contract or part of a re-enlistment contract. ************************************************************************ RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (REAP) CHAPTER 1607, TITLE 10 U.S. CODE This is an educational program for active members of the Selected Reserve called to active duty and members of the Individual Ready Reserve (Army IRR, Air Force IRR, Navy IRR and Marine Corps IRR) called to active duty in support of a contingency operation or a national emergency declared by the President or Congress. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard) determine who s eligible for Chapter 1607. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers the program and pays benefits. Members of the Selective Reserve may be eligible for Chapter 1607 and Chapter 33 after serving 90 consecutive days on active duty for a contingency operation. The Chapter 1607 benefit pays a percentage of the Chapter 30 three-year or more rate based on the number of continuous service days on active duty: 90 days but less than 1 year pays 40%, 1 year but less than 2 years pays 60%, and service of two continuous years or of an aggregate of three years or more pays 80% payment of the three-year rate. The 80% rate can be paid for two continuous years or an aggregate call-up service of three years or more. Chapter 1607 benefits are paid on a monthly basis directly to the veteran. Rates can be found at the following link http://www.gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.html. Chapter 1607 Kicker and Additional Contributions: A service member eligible for Chapter 1607 who s also eligible for the Chapter 1606 kicker will be paid the Chapter 1606 kicker. Chapter 1607 reservists can participate in the Buy-up program. They can pay up to $600.00 to increase their monthly benefit by as much as $150.00 per month. The reservist must be a member of a Ready Reserve component to pay the Buy-up. More information on REAP can be found on the GI Bill website through the following link: http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/reap.html **************************************************************************** VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES CHAPTER 31, TITLE 38 U.S. CODE A veteran may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) benefits if he or she: Has received, or will receive, a discharge that is other than dishonorable Page 14

Has a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%, or a memorandum rating of 20% or more from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Applies for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess services The basic period of eligibility in which VR&E s VetSuccess services may be used is 12 years from the latter of: The date of separation from active military service, or The date the veteran was first notified by VA of a service-connected disability rating For additional information about VR&E contact the Regional Office in the state of the veteran. Effective August 1, 2011. An individual eligible for Chapter 33 who is receiving benefits under Chapter 31 may elect to receive the applicable Chapter 33 Monthly Housing Allowance in lieu of the monthly subsistence allowance. Students should contact their Vocational Rehabilitation counselors for additional information. **************************************************************************** BENEFIT PAYMENTS Monthly benefit payments (or Monthly Housing Allowance for CH 33) are made directly to students. The payment is made to the student for the number of days the student is certified for the month. If a student is certified for a whole month, the full monthly benefit is paid. If the student is only certified for part of the month, the benefit is prorated as follows: VA uses a 30-day month. Divide the monthly rate by 30 to get the daily rate. If a student is certified from the 1st through the 15th, the student is certified 15 days and is entitled to 15/30ths of the full monthly benefit. Example: If the monthly benefit is $100.00 and the student is certified 1/1/12 through 1/15/12, the student is entitled to $50.00 ($3.33 per day for 15 days). If the student is certified 1/16/12 through 1/31/12, the student is entitled to $50.00 ($3.33 per day for 15 days). If the student is certified 1/1/12 through 1/31/12, the student is entitled to $100.00 (a full month s benefit). Remember, VA uses a 30-day month: 1/16 through 1/30 (or 1/31) is 15 days and 2/16 through 2/28 (or 2/29) is 15 days. The month rounds out to 30 days. Military Personnel and Military Dependents Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) Del Mar College has been designated a Servicemembers Opportunity College and is committed to serving the educational needs of servicemembers and their dependents. If you are an active duty military member or dependent enrolling through the SOC program, you must complete the regular College admissions requirements and must complete 15 semester credit hours, in residence, at the College. Credits remaining for completion of a degree program may be earned in the following ways: Resident study at Del Mar College. Credits earned through other regionally-accredited institutions may be transferred when applicable to a Del Mar College degree or certificate. Semester credit hours may be earned through successful completion of CLEP Subject Examinations. Courses completed through the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) may be accepted following the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) when such courses are applicable to a specific Del Mar College degree or certificate. Del Mar College will accept DANTES courses, but the scores must be submitted in the official educational transcript to the Del Mar College Registrar s Office for evaluation. DANTES scores are not automatically transferred to Del Mar College. Page 15

Military service schools and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) credits may be evaluated and credits awarded following ACE recommendations when such credits can be applied to a specific Del Mar College degree or certificate. Successful completion of Del Mar College departmental examinations will result in an award of credit which would normally be given for completion of the course. Such credit does not serve to meet the residency requirement. ********************************************************************** Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Students attending Texas public institutions of higher education must be in compliance with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), as of fall 2003 (Texas Education Code 51.3062) in order to enroll in public institutions of higher education. The law requires all entering college students to be assessed for college readiness in reading, mathematics and writing unless the student qualifies for an exemption. Each student must be placed in a developmental education program designed to help the student achieve college readiness. Active Duty Military Exemption Students who are serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment may be exempted from participation in the TSI exam. Veteran Exemption A student who on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States by be exempted from participation in the TSI exam. You are strongly encouraged to consider placement testing under the TSI. Even though you may qualify for the exemption and may be placed directly into college level courses in Math and English, this placement may not actually be appropriate based on your academic skills. Taking the placement test will give you a good idea of the appropriate level of coursework. This may help you be more successful in your studies. Choosing to take the exemption can also affect the use of your VA Education benefits. Once you have elected to take the exemption, only college level coursework may be submitted to the VA for payment of benefits. The student enrollment center will place a hold on your account and you will not be able to register for classes until you have been advised on the implications of the TSI exemption by a member of the Veterans Services office staff. **************************************************************** Getting Started Prior to Enrollment Prior to enrollment, if you are planning to attend with the aid of veteran benefits, you should inquire with the Veteran Services Office concerning the necessary information that will be required relative to the certification of your enrollment to the Veterans Administration. You will be required to furnish the Veterans Services office with an original or certified copy of your DD214. You may also be asked to furnish certified copies of marriage certificates, divorce certificates and dependents birth certificates, if applicable. Upon Enrollment Prior to certification of your initial semester, you must provide an approved, signed degree plan to Veterans Services. Degree plans are available through the Student Enrollment Center or through departmental advisors. Be sure to have copies of all previous transcripts for initial counseling sessions. Page 16

All previous education and training must be provided to the school for review. This includes all credits from postsecondary institutions and military credits. Close of First Semester At the close of the first semester or upon the successful completion of 12 semester hours, you should have military credit and any transfer credits from prior education evaluated and furnish Veterans Services with a copy of the updated degree plan. Each Semester Each semester, you must advise Veterans Services of courses in which you are enrolled. Courses at Del Mar College are approved for veterans training. It is your responsibility to inform Veterans Services of any changes in enrollment status. ******************************************************************* Veterans Semester Hour Classification The Veterans Administration uses the semester hour classification scale below to determine your payment. The number of semester hours enrolled at this college is reported to the Veterans Administration. This classification scale is used only for the fall and spring semesters. The summer sessions are calculated differently. To ensure classification, contact Veterans Services. Spring and Fall Semester Hours Classification 1-5 Semester Hours - 1 4 time 9-11 Semester Hours - 3 4 time 6-8 Semester Hours - 1 2 time 12 or more Semester Hours - Full-time Summer Hours Classification 6 week semester 4 hours Full-time 9 week semester 6 hours Full-time 12 week semester 8 hours Full-time Student Classifications If you have completed college-level, non-developmental semester hours, you are classified as follows: Freshman: First-year student, or less than 30 semester credit hours. Sophomore: Second-year student who has completed the equivalent of one year of full-time undergraduate work; that is, at least 30 semester credit hours and not more than 72 semester credit hours. Unclassified: More than 72 semester hours; no associate degree. Associate Degree: Previously earned associate degree. Baccalaureate or Above: Previously earned a baccalaureate or above degree. ********************************************************************** Registration Once you ve completed the admissions process, you can register. The Registrar s Office assists you with registration, graduation, as well as requests for transcripts and other student-related records at Del Mar College. The Veterans Service Office can assist with these actions on a case by case basis. Registration Process If you have a complete admissions file, you may register on the Web or through your advisor on campus. See Web site for details about dates, times and procedures for registration. A copy of your course schedule must be provided to the Veterans Service Office. If you have less than 24 hours of credit, you must see an advisor before registering for classes. Tuition and fee charges must be paid at the time of registration, which is not complete until all payments have been made. The Veterans Service Office will work closely with the Business Office and Cashier to ensure that prospective payments from your VA benefits are anticipated. Certain Chapters will require advance payment of tuition and fees as indicated below: Page 17

Chapter 30 Student payment by payment deadline is required. Chapter 31 - Veterans Service Office will notify Cashier that VA payment is anticipated. Chapter 33 - Veterans Service Office will notify Cashier that VA payment is anticipated. Chapter 35 Student payment by payment deadline is required. Chapter 1606 Student payment by payment deadline is required. Chapter 1607 Student payment by payment deadline is required. Hazlewood Veterans Service office will notify Cashier that tuition exemption is authorized. **IMPORTANT NOTES** 1. Students using Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 G I Bill) at a reduced percentage must pay the percentage not covered by the VA prior to the payment deadline or they will be removed from classes for non-payment. 2. Each semester that you have registered for classes you must come to the Veterans Services Office to request certification of your enrollment. Be sure to bring a copy of your course schedule. The request for certification form and Hazelwood application will be completed and submitted at this time. 3. The VA will no longer pay for 3-peat fees. If you take a course for a third time due under any circumstance you will be charged $50.00 per semester hour. This fee will be at your own expense. Changes in Registration Any time your course schedule changes you must immediately notify the Veterans Service office. Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 21.4203 requires that all changes in enrollment credit must be reported in a timely manner. Reducing the number of semester hours you are attempting within a given semester may cause a decrease in your VA benefit amount and could generate an overpayment from the VA. If overpayment occurs, you will become indebted to the VA and your future benefit payments could be reduced by the amount of the overpayment. Six Drop Limit If you are a first-time student who entered college in Fall 2007 or after, you cannot drop more than six courses, including any course you have dropped at another college in Texas, according to Senate Bill 1231. There are exceptions to this policy if you can show good cause for dropping a course(s). For further information, contact the Registrar s Office. Implications for Financial Aid You should be aware that dropping courses may affect your eligibility for financial aid. You should contact Financial Aid Services prior to dropping a course or completely withdrawing from school. If you stop attending class without officially withdrawing from the College, then the grade is an automatic F. Students receiving Veterans Benefits for education should contact Veterans Services for specific policies concerning drops and withdrawals. These changes may have a direct effect on your VA benefits. *********************************************************************** Get Started The College Credit for Heroes (CCH) system allows users to identify college credits that may be earned for experience and training while serving in the U.S. military. Earned credits may be applied to a program of study at a college or university in Texas or for credentialing purposes. Page 18

Use this section of the website to get started and follow the links for detailed instructions available to registered Guests and CCH Account holders (active duty military, reservists, or veterans who currently reside in the state of Texas, intend to relocate to Texas within the next 120 days or are Texas residents). Services available to users of this system You can use the system to: Search the CCH databases for recommended college credits that may be awarded for military occupations, military courses, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) courses, and designated nationally recognized examinations (CLEP, DANTES, and Excelsior). Request an official evaluation of your military experience and training through CCH. (As an option, if you have a copy of your military transcripts, request an unofficial evaluation before initiating the formal process.) Request a CCH transcript of evaluated college credits be sent to a participating Texas college or university of your choice. Your school will determine which credits can be applied towards your program of study. The college or university and its faculty retain the right to determine applicability to specific programs of study. Use your CCH account to communicate with CCH staff; check the status of your evaluation and/or your transcript request; and to upload, view and download military evaluation results and related documents. Follow the simple steps described here to get started Create a College Credit for Heroes (CCH) account or register as a guest user at: https://www.collegecreditforheroes.org/ There are two ways to register in the CCH system: 1. Register as a guest this registration category is available to anyone. 2. Register as a College Credit for Heroes (CCH) account holder. This is available to active duty military, reservists, or veterans who currently reside in the state of Texas, intend to relocate to Texas within the next 120 days, or are Texas residents. Login with your username and password Now that you have your username and password, login to the CCH system. Once you login, then, based on your registration type (Guest or CCH Account Holder) you will be able to: 1. Access and update your account information. 2. Access functions and features available to you. Search for college credits based on your military experience and training Eligible users can view college credits using one or more of four components of military experience and education: 1. Military occupation (MOS/Rating) and pay grade. 2. Military training and courses credits are based on the specific course. 3. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) - Air Force training. 4. Nationally recognized examinations - CLEP, DANTES (DSST) and Excelsior. Search results will display Texas college credit recommendations and participating schools that will accept credit where appropriate. Obtain an official or unofficial evaluation of military educational experiences Unofficial Evaluation Request an unofficial evaluation from the My Services page by filling out the online unofficial military evaluation request form and EITHER attaching a copy of your military transcripts (JST, CCAF (Air Force)/Coast Guard transcript) OR providing your MOS/Rating, pay grade, military courses and nationally recognized exams in a message to the CCH staff. Recommended credits will not be posted on a transcript but can provide you with important information to help make decisions. [Please note that the results are dependent on the completeness and accuracy of the information you provide.] Page 19

Official Evaluation - Request an official evaluation by filling out the online official military evaluation request form. Use the instructions provided to have official copies of your transcripts from the military (JST, CCAF (Air Force)/Coast Guard transcript), as well as any additional official documentation required sent to CCH. This is a required step to request a College Credit for Heroes transcript be sent to colleges you plan to attend. [Please note: If your CLEP, DANTES (DSST) and Excelsior exam results are listed on your JST, you do not need to request another copy of the transcript from those organizations directly.] Prior Servicemembers: DD214 is required for all prior military in addition to JST and/or CCAF (Air Force)/Coast Guard transcript. Request a transcript Request a College Credit for Heroes transcript be sent to a participating Texas college/university or other school of your choice. Requests made through your CCH account will show the status of your transcript request. After requesting a transcript, contact the POC at the participating Texas college or university or other school to discuss your educational goals. Credit transcripted through College Credit for Heroes may be applicable to some programs of study but not applicable to others. The college or university and its faculty retain the right to determine applicability to specific programs of study. ***************************************************************** Standards of Progress for Veterans Satisfactory If you are receiving veteran s educational benefits, you must make satisfactory academic progress by maintaining a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) each enrollment period. Unsatisfactory The first term you fall below a 2.0 grade point average will result in your being placed on probation. If you fail to meet the minimum standard the next semester, you will be placed on suspension. Failure to achieve the required GPA will cause the benefits to be terminated until the GPA is satisfactory. If you are enrolled in a one-semester certificate program and do not maintain a 2.0 GPA or better, you will be reported to the Veterans Administration for unsatisfactory progress. You will have only one more opportunity to retake the program and be eligible to receive VA benefits. Eligibility To regain eligibility, you must register for at least six semester hours in the fall or spring semesters or three hours in the summer at your own expense and earn at least a 2.0 grade point average. Appeal If you have mitigating circumstances that caused you not to make satisfactory progress, you may appeal to the Veterans Administration. ******************************************************************* Residency Proof of Texas Residency In accordance with state law, if you plan to register as a Texas resident, you must prove that you are legally entitled to pay in-state tuition. Documentation proving state residency must be presented at the time of application or readmission. If you have had a break of a year or more in education, you must again show proof of Texas residency upon reapplying for admission. For a list of acceptable documentation to prove residency, contact the Veterans Services Office. Non-Texas Resident If you originally came to Texas from another state for the purpose of attending an educational institution, you are presumed to be nonresident unless you have legally established residency under the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules: Chapter 21. If you have not proven your Texas Page 20

residency at the time of preregistration and/or registration, you will be considered out-of-state and billed accordingly. You must correct residency problems within the first week of the term to receive any type of refund. Important note: Chapter 33 (Post 911 G.I.Bill) does not pay out of state/non-resident tuition. You will be responsible for the portion of your tuition and fees that is above and beyond the in-state resident tuition and fees. Del Mar College participates in the Yellow Ribbon program. Del Mar College will contribute $522.00 per eligible student per year and the VA will match that amount under Yellow Ribbon. Important Note: A veteran is entitled to pay tuition and fees at an institution of higher education at the rates provided for Texas residents without regard to the length of time the person has resided in this state IF the veteran files with the institution at which he/she intends to register, a LETTER OF INTENT to establish residence in this state and resides in this state while enrolled in the institution AND the veteran is eligible for benefits under the federal Post-911 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any other federal law authorizing educational benefits for veterans. Establishing Residency of Military/Military Dependents In order to qualify for in-state and in-district tuition, if you are a military service member or military dependent, you must submit a letter from the commanding officer or from the individual assigned to handle such duty, verifying Texas as the state of duty station. This verification must be submitted once per year to Del Mar College on or before registration. Forms are available from the Veteran Service office, the Student Enrollment Center and the Registrar s Office ************************************************************************* Graduation General Graduation Requirements Students planning on graduating should meet with an advisor the semester before they plan to graduate to make sure they have met all graduation requirements. Complete all requirements for your degree or certificate. A minimum of 25 percent of degree required courses must be earned at Del Mar College. Students may transfer hours from another accredited institution to Del Mar College in order to graduate from Del Mar College as long as all graduation requirements have been met as evaluated by the program department. A student with an Associate or higher degree seeking an Associate Degree at Del Mar College must: (a) complete 25 percent of semester hours at Del Mar College beyond the original degree and (b) meet all of the specified requirements for the second degree as outlined in the catalog in effect upon the student s entry into Del Mar College, provided the length of attendance at this institution does not exceed five years. Complete an Application for Graduation in the Registrar s Office on or before the graduation application deadline. Meet all of the degree and/or certificate requirements as specified under your designated catalog. Your student records must be clear of holds. Return all properties of the College, including library books. Pay, or make satisfactory arrangements, to pay all financial obligations to the College. If you do not initially meet the graduation requirements, you must reapply for any subsequent graduations. Distance Learning Note: You may not take more than 50% of your cumulative credits towards your degree or certificate in online classes, unless you are enrolled in an approved on-line degree or certificate program. Catalog Designation for Graduation The Catalog that is in effect upon your entry or reentry into Del Mar College determines the degree and/or certificate requirements that you must meet for graduation. It is your responsibility to know and satisfy all Page 21

of the requirements in your designated catalog. Catalog designations are made according to the following guidelines: If you are entering Del Mar College for the first time, you are assigned to the Catalog that is in effect at the semester of entry. You must follow the degree requirements as specified in that Catalog, as long as the length of time of your attendance does not exceed five years. If your attendance at Del Mar College exceeds five years, you forfeit the initial Catalog designation. You must then meet the degree and/or certificate requirements specified in the Catalog in effect in the sixth or subsequent year of enrollment. If you are absent for two or more regular (fall or spring) semesters, you must meet the degree and/or certificate requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time of re-entry. Application for Graduation You are required to apply for graduation at the Registrar s Office on the East or West Campus by the deadline for the semester in which you intend to graduate. The deadlines are as follows: May graduation deadline for application is February 28 August graduation deadline for application is June 30 December graduation deadline for application is October 15 Regalia Graduates must wear the designated Del Mar College academic regalia. You need to purchase regalia for graduation. Information on how to purchase regalia will be provided to you at the time of application for graduation. Veterans Honors Cord Every veteran student who graduates will be issued a Red, White and Blue Honor cord to wear with their graduation regalia. Honor Cords will be awarded at a Congratulatory Reception held for graduates and theitr families each commencement cycle. Diplomas Diplomas are mailed to you approximately three weeks after the semester ends. Commencement Graduation is held three times a year: May, August, and December. Only if you have completed all of the graduation requirements will you be permitted to graduate. Veteran Graduate Congratulatory Reception A congratulatory reception will be held for all Veteran graduates and their family members each Commencement cycle. Look for a written invitation from the Veterans Service Office. Additionally, all veteran graduates will receive a gift from the Veterans Services Office. Veteran Graduate Top Student Award Each Commencement cycle the Coordinator of the College Veterans Center will award a Special Plaque to the top Veteran graduate. ******************************************************************** Student Withdrawal or Excused Absence for Active Military Service Upon notice from a student required to participate in active military service, students shall be excused from attending classes or engaging in other required activities, including examinations. A student shall not be penalized for an absence which is excused under this subsection and shall be allowed to complete an assignment or take an examination from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after the absence. Maximum Excused Absence: A student called to service as a member of a reserve military component or the Texas National Guard will not be penalized and shall be excused for absences accrued during the period of active military service for a period of active duty no longer than 25% of the total number of class meetings or the contact hour equivalent (not including the final exam period) for the specific course or Page 22

courses in which the student is currently enrolled at the beginning of the period of active military service. (Example: During a 16 week semester with 32 planned class meetings, no more than 4 weeks and 8 class meeting absences may be excused.) Retention of Student s Work: Faculty members will retain the student s coursework completed during the portion of the course prior to the student being called to active military service to be used when the student returns and completes the course requirements in order to ascertain a proper grade award. Course Syllabus or Instructional Plan: The course syllabus or other instructional plan that was in effect when the student was called to active military service shall be retained for future use so that the student will be able to complete the course without prejudice and under the same course requirements that were in effect when the student enrolled in the course. Completion of Assignments and Examinations: The student shall be granted a reasonable period of time after the absence to complete assignments and examinations. A reasonable period of time shall be defined as within 30 calendar days of completion of active service period or one week prior to the final examination date scheduled, whichever occurs first. Failure to Complete Assignments and Examinations: If a student fails to complete missed assignments and examinations, the student will not receive credit for uncompleted assignments and examinations and will be awarded a course final grade accordingly. Support Services There are six general types of support services that help you from beginning to end. The Division of Student Engagement and Retention provides essential information about the College, its policies, campus life, peer tutoring, career counseling, personal counseling, new student orientation and TRiO student support services and much, much more. 1. Student Success Center The Student Success Center (SSC) located in the St. Clair Building on the East Campus provides academic support for students who want assistance outside of the regular classroom. Housed in the SSC are Peer Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, laptop checkout program, computer lab, graphing calculators and a variety of student oriented workshops to promote retention and completion. Office hours: Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact the SSC office at (361) 698-2265 for additional information. West Campus Peer Tutoring Services are also provided as part of the Student Success Center. The Office is located in Emerging Technology Building, Room 114. Hours of operation are Monday Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 2. Viking Experience Week formerly known as New Student Orientation The Viking Experience Week held prior to the beginning of each semester facilitates a successful academic and personal transition of new students and their families into the Del Mar College community. Viking Experience Week is designed to help students: Prepare for academic life at Del Mar College Explore the campus and its resources Learn about activities and campus life Learn about relevant policies and regulations Familiarize themselves (and their families) with the College experience Viking Experience Week familiarizes prospective incoming and transfer students with essential information concerning College rules and regulations and student services and activities. Attendance is required, since pertinent information is shared which enhances and improves a student s opportunity for success. 3. TRiO Student Support Services The TRiO Student Support Services Program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, offers eligible students a variety of support services. Among the services are tutoring, financial aid information, mentoring, college transfer assistance, career exploration, assistance with goal setting and Page 23

attainment and academic and social activities. The goal of TRiO is to assist you in your efforts to successfully accomplish your educational and career objectives. TRiO has two locations to include the St. Clair Building Room 111C on the East Campus and the Emerging Technology Building, Room 102 on the West Campus. For additional information, contact the TRiO office at 698-1589. 4. Counseling Center Licensed and Professional Counselors are available to help students understand and deal with social, behavioral, and personal problems. They work with students individually or in groups. The services provided through the Counseling Center aid students in coping with obstacles such as test anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and other issues which might otherwise interfere with educational and personal development. Counselors may also suggest referrals to other community and college resources when appropriate and with the agreement of the student. All services are confidential. The Counseling Center is located in the Harvin Center, Room 233A on the East Campus, phone (361) 698-1586 and Coleman Center Room 106 on the West Campus on Tuesdays; phone (361) 698-1741. The College Veterans Center works in conjunction with the Counseling Center to provide a Peer Network Group for all veteran and military students. Weekly meetings are held year-round and address any concerns that students may have if you are interested in attending check out the schedule provided in the Veterans Service office. You can make a difference to another veteran student! 5. Retention Services Retention Case Managers work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to increase student retention. Through the use of the Retention Alert Student tracking database, the Retention Case Managers work with faculty and students to create individualized retention strategies to ensure student success. In addition, the case managers work with students seeking assistance with academic challenges. The case managers provide services for individuals and groups, including career and educational planning, decision-making, values clarification, and understanding and overcoming barriers to academic success. Furthermore, the case managers conduct on-going contact and follow-up with students and coordinate referrals to College and community services as needed. The Retention Case Manger on the East Campus is located in the Harvin Center, Room 217; phone (361) 698-1285. The Retention Case Manager on the West Campus is located in HS2 Room 242, (361) 698-1861. **************************************************************************************** Instructional Support There are four specific types of instructional support. 1. Freshman Seminar Freshman Seminar (FSEM 0101) helps you make a successful transition to college. The course covers topics vital to college success: getting organized, time management, goal setting, test taking, note taking and personal communication. In addition, you are introduced to the wide variety of resources on campus. 2. Developmental Courses You might need to enroll in developmental courses to build a strong academic foundation prior to enrolling in college-level courses. It takes determination on your part to postpone career plans while doing developmental work in English, mathematics or reading. However, these academic enrichment courses will establish the needed preparations prior to enrolling in college-level work. You should know that you pay tuition for these courses, the grades earned are reflected on your permanent transcript and, in most instances, these courses do not count toward a degree. However, through these classes, you develop good study habits, improve reading comprehension, increase ability to analyze and develop reasoning skills. This is what building an academic foundation is really all about. 3. Supplemental Instruction If you are enrolled in a historically difficult academic course, Supplemental Instruction (SI) provides regularly scheduled, out-of-class, peer-facilitated study sessions led by trained SI Leaders. If you regularly attend SI sessions, you will learn study strategies and refine learning skills which can help you earn higher course grades, stay enrolled and graduate. Call (361) 698-2138 or visit www.delmar.edu/si Page 24

4. Peer Tutoring Peer Tutoring Program assists students to identify strategies to support learning and enhancing academic performance. Tutoring is conducted in a constructive atmosphere of learning using a variety of tutoring techniques tailored to each student s individual learning style. Our main goal is to inspire students to become confident, independent learners prepared to meet academic and personal challenges. This free tutoring is provided in a number of academic areas such as: Business Computer Information Systems Electronic/Communication Technology English Math/Industrial Math Science Social Sciences Reading Health Sciences Nursing The Peer-Tutoring Program strives to create a win-win environment for Del Mar College students. Peer tutors assist students to reach their academic goals while at the same time earn money for their efforts. Our Peer-Tutors have an overall GPA of 3.0 to 4.0, are currently enrolled, and have an A or a B (with departmental approval) in the subject area. Peer-Tutors are certified through the CRLA Certification program and participate in 10 hours of OCATS Training each semester. For more information about tutoring or becoming a Peer-Tutor, call (361) 698-2267. East Campus West Campus St. Clair Building Emerging Technology Building Student Success Center Room 114 Room 111 (361)698-1893 (361) 698-2259 Office Hours Office Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00 am 6:00 pm Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Veterans Center Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Coleman Center Room107 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.. Hours vary, please call 698-1750 ********************************************************************** Resources There are three major resources libraries, computers, and the Web. 1. Library Facilities You have access to two excellent library facilities at Del Mar College. One is the William F. White, Jr. Library, which supports the instructional programs taught on the East Campus; the other is the Howard E. Barth Learning Resources Center, which has materials pertaining to the technical, safety and allied health programs taught on the West Campus. Holdings Together, the libraries contain over 190,000 bound volumes; 2,200 print periodical titles, including 500 current subscriptions; 72,000 unique electronic titles, including e-books and periodicals; 16,000 audiovisual items, including microfilm, motion pictures, video and audio recordings, pictures and slides. The libraries have 340 Internet-accessible computers available for use. DMCNet/Electronic Databases The library s automated catalog, DMCNet, provides online access to Del Mar College s collection. Staff and students may also request a TexShare library card, which provides direct borrowing privileges at many public and college/university libraries throughout the state, including Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Kingsville and Coastal Bend College. These library catalogs are also accessible from the Del Mar Library Web site. Technology Centers Technology centers available in both libraries provide open access to personal computers, a variety of software and the Internet. A valid Del Mar College ID card must be presented when using the Centers. Page 25

Other Services Other library services include in-library viewing and listening carrels for all media titles, formal library instruction, and reference desk services and on-line and printed library instruction guides. Borrowing Materials Library materials may be borrowed upon presentation of a valid Del Mar College ID card. Prompt return of borrowed materials is expected so that other students may use them. You cannot register for the next semester, nor get a transcript, unless library records are clear. Web site The library Web site (http://library.delmar.edu) offers a wide variety of reference resources and training guides for off-campus users. Library hours are available on the library Web site. 2. Computers on Campus Computer and Network Resources Use Policy You are granted the privilege to use the computer and/or network resources of Del Mar College and accept the responsibility for reasonable and legitimate use. Legitimate use of computer and network resources is limited to College-related instruction, independent study, research, official college work and other specific uses as expressly authorized by the College. The computer and network resources may not be used for personal, commercial, illegal, or for-profit purposes. You must be currently registered to use these resources and consent to being monitored. If monitoring reveals possible evidence of any activity violating the Del Mar College Computer and Network Resources Use Policy, appropriate disciplinary action - including suspension and/or dismissal from the College - will be taken. A copy of the Computer and Network Resources Use Policy may be obtained from the Office of the Dean of Student Engagement and Retention. 3. Web Site/WebDMC All the information you need about the College is at your fingertips through the Web site: www.delmar.edu. Take advantage of WebDMC, a student-friendly Web site at www.delmar.edu/webdmc. WebDMC provides you Internet access to a world of tools and features that will enhance your college experience. All you need is your DMC-issued user ID and password. Learning Labs And Centers There is a centralized success center plus individual learning labs to help you. Centralized Center Student Success Center The Student Success Center (SSC) located in the St. Clair Building on the East Campus provides academic support for students who want assistance outside the regular classroom. Housed in the SSC are multi-discipline Peer Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Technology Resources Center, laptop and graphing calculator checkout program and student oriented workshops. Contact number is (361)698-2265. The Technology Resource Center provides student computer workstations for academic support to include a variety of software programs, music key boards, laptops and graphing calculators for student checkouts. The contact number is 698-2234. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Individual Labs/Centers There are several individual learning labs and centers that focus on specific academic skills. Stone Writing Center You are encouraged to visit the Stone Writing Center on the fourth floor of the White Library. The SWC has three components: Page 26

A. Virginia Stone English Learning Lab If you want to improve your writing skills, check out the Virginia Stone English Learning Lab, located on the fourth floor of the White Library. You can take advantage of many free services and resources, including computers with Internet, professional tutoring (both in-person and online), interactive workshops and specialty handouts. Services are available to students in all disciplines, not just English. B. One-Hour Writing Labs When you sign up for English 0305/0306, 0307 and 1301, you will also be enrolling in a one-hour writing lab. You attend one hour per week in one of five computer writing labs, located in the English Building and the fourth floor of the White Library. In addition to these on-campus labs, there are hybrid and online labs for fulfilling your lab requirement. Each level of lab curriculum is tailored to complement instruction given in English class. Throughout the semester, you will apply writing and research skills that will empower you to succeed in your English classes and other College classes requiring writing. C. Online Writing Center All of the above services and resources, plus podcasts and videos, can be accessed virtually through the Online Writing Center (OWC). You may access the OWC on the Web at www.delmar.edu/swc. Reading Lab If you want to improve your reading skills, stop by the Reading Lab, located in Room 121 in the Coles Building on the East Campus. The lab provides instruction and tutoring to help you complete classroom reading assignments. When you enroll in Reading 0305 and Reading 0306, you will attend the Reading Lab one hour per week to receive additional instruction and practice in the computer lab. You will be learning lessons on the computer, which provide additional practice on skills you are studying in your reading classes. If you need tutorial assistance with your College reading assignments, you may call (361) 698-1535 to make an appointment. In addition, the Reading Lab offers workshops on a variety of reading topics. ESOL Lab If you want to improve your English speaking and comprehension skills, visit the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Lab, located in Rooms 102 and 104 in the Coles Building on the East Campus. If you are enrolled in ESOL courses, you will attend the ESOL Lab to receive additional instruction and practice on material covered in your ESOL classes. The Lab offers a variety of instructional materials, including books, audio and videotapes and computer-assisted instruction. In addition, tutors are available to help, with tutorial sessions organized on special topics throughout each semester. Languages Lab If you are enrolled in Spanish or French classes, visit the Languages Lab, located in the Coles Building, Rooms 106 and 108, on the East Campus. The Lab provides computerized language instruction, review materials and conversational practice. You can use computers, audio players, videos and camcorders. Lab assistants lead conversational practice groups which emphasize oral interaction and proficiency. Resources for Excellence in Communication Center If you want help in the creation and performance of any speech activity, the Resources for Excellence in Communication (REC) Center is the place to be, located in Memorial Classroom Building, Room 211, on the East Campus. The REC Center has personal computers, video viewing equipment, a conversation area and three practice rooms equipped with computer units with which you may incorporate presentation software into your presentations and video cameras with which to record yourself for self-analysis. The REC Center is open to all students and faculty. Math Learning Center If you are enrolled in math classes and need help, you are encouraged to attend the Mathematics Learning Center, located in the Coles Building, Room 116, on the East Campus. The Center has student tutors and full-time faculty available for assistance with all levels of mathematic and is open weekday, evening and weekend hours. Call (361) 698-1579. ********************************************************************** Page 27

Disability Services Del Mar College and the Disabilities Services Office (DSO) staff are committed to ensuring equal access to College services, programs and activities for qualified students with disabilities in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Texas state laws. Students shall not be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College. Some military service related conditions such as PTSD can possibly qualify a student to receive disability services. Evaluation Disability Services staff will evaluate your disability through submitted documentation by you (mental, psychological and/or psycho-educational assessment reports) and identify reasonable accommodation(s) which will enable you to perform academic requirements or participate in other activity at the College. Accommodations Accommodation(s) may involve assignment of a note taker, sign language interpreter, extended testing time, tape recording a lecture, assignment of a reader, or other reasonable accommodation(s). The DSO is located in the Harvin Center, Room 188 on the East Campus, phone (361) 698-1292 or 1298 and in the Coleman Center Room 106 on the West Campus on Wednesdays, phone (361) 698-1761. Populations Served Students with Disabilities - Del Mar College is an open door college to students with disabilities who have a high school diploma or General Educational Development Certificate. Available services include: interpreter services note takers information and referral assistive technology ***************************************************************** Financial Aid Although you may qualify for and receive Veterans Benefits, you may still qualify for additional financial aid if a need is determined by the financial aid office at Del Mar College. Eligibility Requirements To be considered for aid eligibility, you must: Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen. Be registered with Selective Service (male, U.S. citizens and permanent residents, ages 18-26). Have demonstrated financial need (U.S. Department of Education and Del Mar College will use the information from the Student Aid Report (SAR) to determine the financial need of the student). Attend a school that takes part in one or more of the financial aid programs Have a high school diploma, GED (or its recognized equivalent) or have been home schooled Be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) in an eligible program as approved by the Department of Education (in some cases, students may receive a Federal Pell Grant for less than half-time enrollment). Be working toward a degree or certificate. Be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by Del Mar College Policy. Refer to Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy section. Not owe a refund on any Title IV (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant or Federal State Student Incentive Grant) or any other Higher Education Grant program received at any institution previously attended. Not be in default on any Title IV Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Student Loan, Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS), Federal Supplemental Loan to Students (FSLS) or any other Higher Education Act Loan Program received at any institution previously attended Page 28

Application Process FAFSA: To qualify for financial assistance, including loans and some scholarships, you must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This can be done one of three ways: 1. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web, or 2. Obtain a printed FAFSA at Financial Aid Services at Del Mar College (due to high costs, these may be issued in a limited amount), or 3. Complete the FAFSA Renewal Application on the Web. Electronic FAFSA The U.S. Department of Education has an electronic version of the FAFSA. By using this version, you may reduce the processing time of your application by two to three weeks. Applying on the Web allows you to complete the FAFSA over the Internet in an easy-to-use format. FAFSA on the Web/Renewal FAFSA on the Web can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The questions on the Web application will be listed differently than those on the paper application; therefore, it is important to complete a Pre-Application Worksheet instead of a paper FAFSA to guide you. You can print a copy of the Worksheet from Section I of the FAFSA on the Web home page at www.fafsa.ed.gov or pick up a copy from Financial Aid Services. The Renewal FAFSA is a tremendous time saver as responses from the prior cycles FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA are displayed, and you answer only those questions that are likely to have changed from the previous year. The online application procedure is also available in Spanish. Application Steps Below are important steps that you need to follow to apply for financial aid. 1. Complete your FAFSA with your correct legal name as it appears on your Social Security Card. 2. Complete the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA using the actual figures from your 2011 Federal Income Tax Return, annual statements you receive from Social Security, TANF and/or Child Support, including any other documentation of other sources of income. Accuracy is very important when completing this step of the FAFSA, especially these items: a. Adjusted Gross income from the IRS 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ. b. Income tax paid from the IRS 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ. c. Income received from other sources, such as gift money from family, private sources, housing, food and other living allowances paid to members of the military, clergy and others (including cash payments and cash value of benefits). d. Household size should reflect only those family members who are being supported by the student or the student s parents. (Do not include family members who do not fit the description found in the FAFSA instructions). e. Number of family members from the household who are in college (Do not include your parents). f. Cash and savings. g. Investment and other real estate net worth (Do not include the value of the house in which you or your family live). h. Dependent student s income. 3. After completing the FAFSA online, submit the application electronically and either mail the signature page within 10-14 days or utilize the PIN which serves as an electronic signature. 4. About two weeks after filing your FAFSA electronically, you should receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail. If you provided an email address, the SAR will be emailed to you. If you listed Del Mar College on your FAFSA (code 003563) you are not required to bring the SAR to Financial Aid Services. We will receive an Electronic Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) with your information. 5. The U.S. Department of Education may select your application for a process called Verification. If this occurs, you will be required to submit at 2011 IRS tax transcript, a verification worksheet and any other income verification documents. You and your parents may also use the IRS data retrieval option in place of the IRS tax transcript. 6. Academic transcripts of all college credits are needed. A copy of GED scores/certificate is also needed if applicable. High school graduates should have their transcripts on file at the Registrar s Office. Page 29

7. Most of the forms are available on the E-Form section of the WebDMC portal. You may complete, sign and submit the forms electronically. Failure to complete any of these steps, or if any of the information is inaccurate or missing, may cause a delay in the processing of your file. In addition to these steps, you may request to schedule a personal interview with financial aid personnel. Financial Aid Deadlines: Priority Priority is given to you when you complete your financial aid file by the priority deadlines and show the greatest documented need. Priority deadlines are established to allow ample time for the processing of your file and timely delivery of funds to you. Applications for financial assistance are accepted after January 1 of each year for the following academic year. Apply at least two months before the priority deadline. Financial Aid Program Deadline Academic Year May 1 Spring Only October 1 Summer Sessions February 15 If the scheduled deadline falls on a holiday or weekend, you have until the next business day to turn in your paperwork. All applications received after the priority deadline are awarded according to the availability of funds on a first-come, first-serve basis. Types Of Aid The source and amount of any aid will depend greatly on your demonstrated need as determined by the U.S. Department of Education and Del Mar College Financial Aid Services. Aid comes in two major forms: gift aid and self-help aid. For detailed information on types of aid, go to www.delmar.edu/paying_for_college.aspx. Gift Aid There are two kinds of gift aid grants and scholarships: Grants Del Mar College participates in numerous federal, state and local grant programs. Federal Pell Grant (PELL) Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Del Mar Student Grant (Resident) (DMSG) Del Mar Student Grant (Non-Resident) (DMSGN) Toward Excellence, Access, and Sucess (TX) Grant (TxNEW) Toward Excellence, Access and Success (TX) Grant Renewed (TxCON) Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Initial (TEOG1) Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Renewal (TEOG2) Scholarships Del Mar College offers numerous scholarship opportunities for you. Scholarships are monetary awards that do not have to be repaid. Funding for scholarships is provided from organizations, individuals, companies, foundations and grants. Scholarships are awarded to you on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial need and/or a variety of criteria set by the benefactor. The value of a scholarship award and the awarding process vary according to the discipline or department in which you are applying. Scholarship applications are available online only and accepted from January 23 to April 30, with scholarships awarded for the upcoming academic year (Fall/Spring or Fall/Spring/Summer). Self-Help There are two forms of self-help loans and employment: Loans Loans are available to assist you in meeting your educational costs. All of the loans available are longterm, low-interest loans. No loan may be made if you are unwilling to repay the loan. A prior default or delinquency on a loan or an established history of nonpayment of debts may be taken as evidence of unwillingness to repay the loan. There are three kinds of loans: Page 30

Student Loans The following student loan programs are available: Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program* Direct Loan Subsidized (DLSUB) Direct Loan Unsubsidized (DUNSB) Direct Loan Unsubsidized-Additional (AUNSB) * The Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program consists of both the Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans; however, the U.S. Department of Education is your lending institution and will be responsible for all your correspondence and repayments. Parent Loans The following is the main parent loan: Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS) Your parents may borrow funds under this loan program on behalf of you, if you are a dependent undergraduate student. Parents can borrow up to the cost of education minus other financial aid you may have received. Parents must have a good credit history to qualify. A processed FAFSA must be on file. For detailed information on how to apply for a FPLUS Loan, go to http://www. delmar.edu/federal_parent_loans_for_undergraduate_students.aspx Alternative Loans Alternative loans are private loans offered by lending institutions. They are not part of the federal government guaranteed loans and should only be used when all other options have been exhausted. Research all possibilities for scholarships, grants, work-study and federal loans before borrowing from an alternative loan program. What should you look for in an Alternative Loan? Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Loan Limits Repayment Incentives Repayment Terms Interest Capitalization Cosigner Requirement Lender of Federal Loans Student Employment Programs You may opt to work part-time, usually on campus, to help pay for college. There are three student employment programs: a. Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) b. Texas College Work-Study Program (TXWKS) c. Student Assistant Employment Program For detailed information about these student employment programs, go to http://www.delmar.edu/employment_and_work_study.aspx VA Workstudy The Department of Veterans Affairs sponsors a workstudy program. Students receiving veterans educational benefits under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606 and 1607 may qualify. Students must be certified to the VA for at least ¾ time enrollment and must perform duties that are directly related to veteran benefits and files in the Veterans Services Office. Several positions are filled on a continuous basis. For more information, contact the Coordinator of the College Veterans Center. ************************************************************ Miscellaneous Student Services Student Identification Cards Student identification cards (IDs) are issued free of charge to you when you first register; however, a charge will be made for replacements (We know, you hate the picture). Also, IDs must be validated each subsequent registration period. Cards are good for admission to College functions, for obtaining library materials, and for using recreational facilities. You should carry it with you at all times and present it upon request. You can get your ID card at the White Library (East Campus) or the Barth Learning Resources Page 31

Center (West Campus) by showing proof of registration. Identification cards are made during all library hours except the first and last 30 minutes of operation. Parking Permits To park your car on campus, you need a Vehicle Identification Permit (VIP). To get a VIP, fill out a parking registration card and submit it to Campus Security. They, in turn, will issue you a VIP. Telephone Calls and Messages You will not be called to the telephone during class hours except for a dire emergency. Lost and Found If you have lost or found an item, check with the Office of Student Leadership and Campus Life, located in the Harvin and Coleman Student Centers. If books or other items are turned in and they have your name and phone number, an Office of Student Leadership and Campus Life staff member will attempt to contact you. Scholarships Del Mar College Foundation, Inc. offers numerous opportunities for scholarships each semester. Scholarships are monetary awards to students that do not have to be repaid. Every scholarship awarded by the Foundation is made possible through charitable gifts from individuals, corporations, organizations or foundations. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial need and field of study or a variety of criteria set by the benefactor. The amount of the awards varies. Emergency scholarships are available for students encountering catastrophic situations which jeopardize their ability to complete their program of study. Emergency applications are awarded on a case by case basis when funding is available. Students receiving Del Mar College Foundation, Inc. scholarships will be recognized during a reception and/or other events. Del Mar College Foundation, Inc. is located in the Del Mar College Center for Economic Development Room 131. Scholarship applications are available online at www.delmar.edu/scholarships and may be submitted online from January 23 to April 30. For additional information on Del Mar College Foundation, Inc. scholarships, visit the Del Mar College Web site at www.delmar.edu/foundation. ******************************************************************** Testing For Credit Credit by Exam DANTES (Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support) Del Mar Course Examination Passing Score ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting... 60 ARTS 1301 Art of the Western World... 44 AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology... 46 BMGT 1327 Principles of Management... 48 BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business... 54 CETT 1403 DC Circuits... 46 CETT 1304 Soldering Skills and Shop Safety... 45 COSC 1301 or CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Law Enforcement... 50 CRIJ 1307 Criminal Justice... 50 DFTG 1405 Basic Technical Drafting... 48 GEOG 1303 Geography... 60 GERM 1411 Beginning German I... 45 GERM 1412 Beginning German II... 48 HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles... 45 ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers... 56 Page 32

MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing... 51 PSYC 2314 Life Span Developmental Psychology... 55 (Student must pass an essay exam administered by the psychology faculty.) RELE 1406 Principles of Real Estate... 48 CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Subject Examinations No credit is awarded for the General Examinations. Del Mar Course Examination Passing Score ACCT 2301 Accounting... 50 BIOL 1406 Biology... 50 BIOL 1407 Biology... 50 BMGT 1327 Principles of Management... 47 BUSI 2302 Business Law... 51 CHEM Chemistry (See below) ENGL 1301 College Composition (Essay section required)... 55 ENGL 2326 Readings in American Literature(Essay section required)... 50 ENGL 2371 English Literature (Essay section required)... 50 FREN 1411, 1412 Level I... 44 FREN 2311, 2312 Level II... 55 GERM 1411, 1412 Level I... 44 GERM 2311, 2312 Level II... 58 GOVT 2302 American Government... 52 MATH 1314 Mathematics (College Algebra... 50 MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry... 49 MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing... 48 PSYC 2301 General Psychology... 55 CHEMISTRY NOTE: Course and number of hours credited depend on exams successfully completed. May require chairperson s evaluation of scores and student s credentials, including high school transcript and record of laboratory work. Evaluation Of Credentials For Credit You may earn credit by departmental evaluation of your credentials when such learning can be documented as substantially equivalent to a Del Mar course. Credit will be accepted and applied from the following: Nontraditional transcripts (armed forces schools, real estate boards, American Institute of Banking, hospital schools, cosmetology schools) State or national board exams (Vocational Nurse Education, Registered Nurse Education, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology) Experience in business, military administration and industry High school programs or military training included in written articulation agreements with the College. Policies And Procedures For Earning Credit It s important to understand the policies and procedures for credit by exam and evaluation of credentials. Policies 1. Only if you are currently enrolled or are a former Del Mar College student are you eligible to apply for credit. Informal evaluation will be done free of charge. 2. Credit by exam - College Board Advance Placement (AP), College Board Achievement Exam (SAT II), College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) will be accepted as credit only (CR) and will not affect your Grade Point Average (GPA). 3. Only an A or B grade receives credit for departmental exams. Grade points are given for a departmental exam and a footnote indicating that credit was obtained by examination will be indicated on your transcript. Page 33

4. Credit earned by evaluation of credentials will be determined by the pass/fail method. No grade other than CR, the number of credit hours, course number and title are recorded on your transcript. 5. Examinations offered at Del Mar College can be retaken only after six months have elapsed. Some departmental examinations cannot be retaken. 6. Credit by examination satisfies degree requirements in the same way as credit earned by passing courses, except that it cannot be used to satisfy the 25 percent of semester credit hours earned at Del Mar College, which is the residency requirement for graduation. 7. Credit may not be earned by examination for most performance oriented courses, such as music ensembles, drama productions, dance performances, radio-television shows, speech competitions, physical activities, etc. Procedures 1. Obtain a petition to record credit in the Registrar s Office or the appropriate academic department. 2. If necessary, have the petition signed by the department chairperson. 3. Pay the required fee at the Business Office. 4. Take the test or present documentation for evaluation. If credit is granted, the results will be forwarded by the department chairperson, to the dean and to the Registrar s Office. You can get more detailed information about testing procedures from the Testing Office at the Multiservice Center or both the East and West Campus Student Enrollment Centers. Fees A statement of testing fees and evaluation charges is available at the Business Office and the East and West Campus Student Enrollment Centers. **************************************************************** Advising Academic advising is important. It is available to all who wish to talk about course prerequisites, graduation requirements, career opportunities and suggestions for doing well in class. If you are a declared major, you work closely with faculty members in your major department. If you are an undeclared or liberal arts major, you are advised by the Student Enrollment Center. Assessment and Placement Advising is required prior to online registration if you have earned 24 credits or fewer. If you have more than 24 credits, you are still encouraged to meet with an advisor. Appointments You need to call the department of your major to schedule an advising appointment. See the following list of advisors telephone numbers. If you are using the Student Enrollment Center, walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is needed. Your Responsibilities Prior to the appointment, think about your goals and reflect on previous academic progress. If you are currently enrolled, you should consider how you are doing in your classes. Think about your other commitments (work, family, etc.) and how those impact your time. Then, you and your advisor can discuss how to turn goals into reality by following your degree plan. A copy of the degree plan, given to you, will show the specific courses needed. You are responsible for making sure that the courses selected meet degree requirements. Use the College Catalog to confirm which courses meet the requirements. Failure to obtain correct information will not exempt you from having to meet those requirements. You should bring a tentative list of classes you want to take to the advising appointment. Courses should be selected with attention to prerequisites and sequences. If you preregister for classes for which you lack the prerequisites, you can be dropped from those classes by the chairperson of the appropriate department in order to release those spaces to students who have satisfied the prerequisites. You will be protected from such removal only if you secure permission of the chairperson prior to registering. Page 34

It is your responsibility to know specific transfer requirements of the college or university to which you plan to transfer. This responsibility includes knowing course requirements, number of credit hours accepted and grade-point average required for admission. Bring a copy of the catalog of your transfer institution to your advising appointment. You are expected to keep a copy of your degree plan, signed by both yourself and your advisor. Each time you meet with an advisor, you should bring your most recent degree plan for updating. List of Advisors Call for an advising appointment or more information. All numbers are area code 361. Advising assistance for the Virtual College of Texas is available at (361) 698-2424. Degree/Certificate Phone Accounting...698-1372 Addiction Studies...698-2809 Administrative Assistant...698-1411 Advertising/Public Relations...698-1939 Air Conditioning Applied Technology...698-1701 American Sign Language and Interpreting...698-2809 Architectural/Drafting Technology...698-1701 Art...698-1216 Auto Body Applied Technology...698-1701 Automotive Applied Technology...698-1701 Aviation Maintenance...698-1701 Baking/Pastry Specialization...698-2809 Banking and Finance...698-1372 Basic Peace Officer...698-1706 Biology...698-1229 Biotechnology...698-1229 Building Maintenance Applied Technology...698-1701 Business Administration...698-1372 Chemical Laboratory Technology...698-1701 Chemistry...698-1229 Child Development/Early Childhood...698-2809 Child Dev./Early Childhood Education Assistant...698-2809 Coding Specialist...698-2844 Computer Information Systems...698-1299 Computer Programming...698-1299 Information Systems Security Associate...698-1299 Geographic Information Systems...698-1299 Multimedia-Internet Developer...698-1299 Network Support Specialist...698-1299 Computer-Network Electronic Technology...698-1799 Cosmetology...698-2809 Court Reporting...698-1372 Judicial Realtime/CART/Captioning...698-1372 Criminal Justice...698-1706 Criminal Justice Technology...698-1706 Culinary Arts...698-2809 Deaf Studies...698-2809 Dental Assisting...698-2858 Dental Hygiene...698-2858 Diagnostic Medical Sonography...698-2858 Diesel Applied Technology...698-1701 Digital Media...698-1508 Drama...698-2255 Early Childhood, 6th-Grade Generalist...698-2809 Echocardiography...698-2858 Page 35

Art...698-1216 EC-6...698-1534 English/Language Arts...698-1234 History/Social Studies...698-1228 Journalism...698-1939 Mathematics...698-1238 Science...698-1229 Special Education...698-1241 Speech...698-1241 Electrical Engineering 2+2...698-1299 Electroplating...698-1701 EMS Professions...698-1724 English...698-1234 Engineering...698-1299 Engineering Technology...698-1299 Fire Science...698-1724 Foreign Languages...698-1534 General Office Clerk...698-1410 Geography...698-1228 Geology...698-1229 Health Information Technology...698-2844 History...698-1228 Hotel/Motel Management...698-2809 Human Services...698-2809 Industrial Machining Applied Technology...698-1701 Journalism...698-1241 Kinesiology...698-1334 Legal Secretarial Specialty...698-1372 Liberal Arts...698-1290 Advising for Liberal Arts majors is on a walk-in basis in the Student Enrollment Center. No appointment is needed. Management Development...698-1372 General Management Specialization...698-1372 Leadership Development...698-1372 Logistics and Supply Chain Management...698-1372 Marketing Specialization...698-1372 Production and Logistics Management Specialization...698-1372 Professional Sales...698-1372 Quality Assurance/Control Management...698-1372 Quality Assurance/Control Management Specialization...698-1372 Small Business Management...698-1372 Mathematics...698-1238 Medical Laboratory Technology...698-2820 Medical Secretary...698-1410 Mexican-American Studies...698-1218 Music...698-1211 Nondestructive Testing...698-1701 Nuclear Medicine Technology...698-2858 Nurse Education...698-2860 Occupational Safety and Health Technology...698-1724 Occupational Therapy Assistant...698-1846 Paralegal Specialty...698-1372 Pharmacy Technology...698-2820 Physical Therapist Assistant...698-1848 Physics...698-1229 Page 36

Police Science...698-1706 Political Science...698-1228 Pre-Chiropractic...698-1229 Pre-Dental...698-1229 Pre-Engineering...698-1299 Pre-Medical...698-1229 Pre-Medical Technology...698-1107 Pre-Nursing (B.S.)...698-1320 Pre-Pharmacy...698-1229 Pre-Physical Therapy...698-1229 Pre-Veterinary Medicine...698-1229 Process Technology...698-1701 Professional Electronics...698-1701 Avionics Tech I...698-1701 Avionics Tech II...698-1701 Ramp Tech...698-1701 Psychology...698-1228 Radio and Television...698-1508 Radiologic Technology...698-2858 Real Estate...698-1372 Respiratory Therapy...698-2820 Restaurant Management...698-2809 Social Work...698-1228 Sociology...698-1228 Speech...698-1241 Surgical Technology...698-2820 Undeclared...698-1290 Welding Applied Technology...698-1701 Page 37

WebDMC & DMC Student E- Mail Upon submitting a Del Mar College admissions application, students are assigned a Del Mar College Student ID, Username and Password to access the on- line student portal, WebDMC, and their campus e- mail. Activating Your Student Account STEP 1: Click on Click here to display username and password. Enter your Social Security Number, or Del Mar ID Number, and your birth date. Click Agree and print this information for your records. STEP 2: To activate your DMC E- mail address, click the your student email link and a small window will pop up. Enter your credentials as follows: USERNAME: ad\username PASSWORD: MMDDYY The \ is located above the Enter Key STEP 3: To log on to WebDMC, click on the blue box labeled Log on to WebDMC and follow the credentials directions in the previous step. Navigating WebDMC NOTIFICATIONS If a student has a hold, it will display under the notifications tab DMC E- MAIL A student check their e- mails from their WebDMC account E- FORMS Del Mar Financial Aid forms to be completed by the student SIGN UP FOR PAYMENT PLAN This tool is available for students who are paying tuition without financial aid. Payment plan options are available for convenient money management. BOOKSTORE Once registered for classes, students can view & purchase textbooks and other materials needed for those courses DMC ALERT Del Mar s Emergency Alert System. Students are encouraged to set this up immediately MYBRIDGE Students will use MyBridge to access all the tools needed to register, check grades, financial aid statuses and more. Financial Information ST View tuition bill, pay on- line or set up a payment plan Financial Aid View financial assistance and accept/reject awards Communication Campus departments alert students if there is anything that must be submitted (i.e. financial aid documents, etc.) Registration Search for course offerings and register (add or drop) courses Academic Profile Check grades, view class schedules and Page print 38 an unofficial transcript.

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