Policies, Guidelines and Responsibilities

AttendanceIf you do not attend class, you are not entitled to benefits.

If you stop attending a class, you must drop officially through the De Anza College Admissions & Records Office and report the drop to the Veterans Services Office. This is one of your responsibilities. Federal Law requires that students report any change in enrollment status which might affect VA Educational Benefits to the school and VA.

Failure to drop a class can result in overpayment of benefits.

• When there is an overpayment, the VA will withhold future payments or ask for repayment of the overpaid benefits.
• Depending on the situation, they can take you to court, charge interest, as well as withhold future tax refunds, attach wages, put a lien on property or deny home loans.
• Although the Veterans Services Office monitors student attendance, it is imperative that you report any changes in your enrollment to the Veterans Services Office IMMEDIATELY at 408.864.8230.

Minimum GPA Requirements Students on VA Educational Benefits must maintain satisfactory progress. If a student on VA benefits falls below a 2.0 GPA over two consecutive quarters, this is reported to the VA as unsatisfactory progress. To reinstate your benefits you must complete one quarter with a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Grades — F, W, I, NC Since the VA will not pay benefits for the period after a student has ceased attending a class, De Anza is required to report student attendance for all classes in which a student received an F, W, I, or NC to the Veterans Administration. If the result is a result of non-attendance, the VA will be notified of the last date of attendance reported and the VA will reduce your pay rate effective the date indicated of last date of attendance.

Concurrent EnrollmentWhen receiving VA Educational Benefits, you may be concurrently enrolled at more than one college during the same term and receive benefits for both colleges. The college where you are receiving a Degree will become your "Parent School". The courses you enroll in at the Supplemental/Secondary School must be approved by your Parent School in order to receive benefits. Please contact your Parent School and notify it of concurrent enrollment in advance of the quarter so a Parent School Letter from the Veterans Services Office can submit it to the Supplemental/Secondary School.