national forum on education policy - Education Commission of the States

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Jun 30, 2015 - Virginia post-secondary institutions. 62,000+ student veterans. 1,000+ approved institutions. State colle
NATIONAL FORUM ON EDUCATION POLICY From Combat to Coursework: Student Veteran College Transitions Delegate Christopher P. Stolle, M.D. Member, Virginia House of Delegates 83rd District June 30, 2015

Overview Virginia post-secondary institutions  State policies for veterans success  Veterans services on Virginia campuses  Employment, Transition, and Other Support 

Virginia post-secondary institutions 62,000+ student veterans  1,000+ approved institutions  State colleges and universities  State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training (SAA) 

State policies for veterans success 

In-state tuition policies ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦



Choice Act Active duty and families Guard and Reserve Veterans

Credit for military training ◦ 2015 General Assembly ◦ Virginia Community College System



State, campus, veteran, and military leaders committed to success

Veterans services on Virginia campuses Veterans Centers and Green Zones  Student Veterans of America chapters  Vet Success Program 

Employment, Transition, and Other Support Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program  Virginia Transition Assistance Program  Entrepreneurship boot camp  Virginia Wounded Warrior Program 