2008 - 09 Catalog

• Work-Study is considered “self help aid” in the form of part-time employment as a means of financial assistance;
• Work-Study provides part-time employment, at both on-campus and approved off-campus sites, for students who meet eligibility requirements. Students may work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year to earn the amount listed on their Award Notification.

• Students must demonstrate financial need.

• The awarded amount will vary each year. For the 2007-2008 award year the maximum award was $3,000. Wages for Work-Study are currently $7.95 per hour. This is subject to change each year.

Veterans must abide by VA regulations regarding notification of any change in academic program/major, change in course registration, course withdrawal, and transfer credits from other institutions. Failure to notify Veterans’ Services may result in a loss of benefits. Call 541-882-3521 for more information. For information regarding benefits and/or payment problems, please call the Portland regional office at 1-800-827-1000.

Eligibility
Students may establish eligibility for full-time veterans’ benefits by taking 12 or more credits, three-quarter time benefits with 9 to 11 credits, and half-time benefits with 6 to 8 credits. If the student attends less than half-time, only tuition benefits are available. Students taking GED or high school equivalency courses must attend class 18 or more hours per week to be considered full-time. If students are veterans or other military personnel, they should check with the Student Services Office regarding procedures for acceptance of military credits.

The Financial Aid Office has the necessary paperwork to establish eligibility for educational benefits. Application for benefits may also be completed online at www.gibill.va.gov. Students must provide documents verifying prior education and military service, or benefits will be delayed. Eligibility for benefits and monthly payments is completed through the Veterans’ Administration Educational Office.

After certification by the College, VA students must:

1. Maintain satisfactory progress [as described on this page].
2. Enroll only in courses that are part of the certified program. Enrollment in classes outside of the certified program will make the student liable for overpayments from the VA.
3. Complete at least the minimum hours for which they were certified. Overpayments will occur if they enroll in, but do not complete, the credits for which they were certified.
4. Inform the VA Office immediately of changes in schedule, address, or dependents, as it takes up to six weeks to process the changes.
5. Chapter 30 recipients must certify their college attendance monthly with the VA Office [on the VA Electronic System].