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Contact: Zack Pohl
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UPDATE: Student Vets may sign up for emergency education benefit payments online, starting this Friday
WASHINGTON,
Oct 1, 2009 -
In case you missed it, Congressman Schauer released instructions yesterday for eligible students who have applied for educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) but not yet received their government payment to obtain an advance check of up to $3,000.
Today we are pleased to announce that Veterans can now apply online at www.va.gov, beginning October 2nd. The online application will guide veterans through the process to supply needed information. Online applicants will receive their emergency payments through the mail after processing.
Student veterans can also request courtesy transportation to VA regional benefits offices. Students without their own transportation can also request free van service, provided by volunteers, to carry them to the nearest benefits office. To obtain this service, veterans should call their nearest VA medical center and ask for the “Volunteer Transportation Coordinator.” Transportation will be on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis.
Michigan veterans can find a map and list of medical centers here.
Whether traveling by personal vehicle or volunteer van, VA officials suggest students check their mail boxes and banking accounts before leaving home, since some veterans will find their checks have already arrived.
As always, we encourage local veterans to contact our district office toll-free at 877-737-6407 if you have questions.
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