Title 38 USC 3679(e) Compliance at Lakewood University
The following policies and procedures are of primary concern to veterans, servicepersons, members of guard and selected reserves, and other eligible persons who receive VA educational benefits while enrolled at Lakewood University.
Please note: Academic standards of progress and attendance are covered under the school’s standards of progress as specified by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and are required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), Lakewood University adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Lakewood University will not:
- Prevent the student’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to;
- Require students to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
Provide Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility (or its equivalent) or for Chapter 31, VA VR&E’s contract with the school on VA Form 28-1905 by the first day of class.
Note: Chapter 33 students can register at the VA Regional Office to use E-Benefits to get the equivalent of a Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility. Chapter 31 students cannot get a completed VA Form 28-1905 (or any equivalent) before the VA VR&E case-manager issues it to the school.
Provide a written request to be certified;
Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.
