Here is my situation. I just received my August check for $196., and a letter from the VA saying I would receive $1475 in October, and $1565 in November and nothing in December because of my hours that I am taking. I am going to Austin Community College as a full time student taking four classes but because the instructor decided to make the course 8 weeks instead of 16 weeks I am being penalized for the course.
Then I am suppose to register for the next semester October 30, and pay for my books and registration and I haven’t finished paying for this semester. I was following the rules for VRAP. I was unemployed now the school VA person is saying I can be employed and I said, “show me”, and they cannot show me anything, and I don’t want to lose my certificate to go to school under VRAP.
Its a mess. And I just don’t know what to do….your help is appreciated.
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You can have a job with the VRAP, after they start payment. From what i understand they will
pay you to use the money how you see fit. See if you can get the pell grant to help you or the Hazlewood Act. On a side note how long did it take for your Vrap to start.
Tom,
I enrolled August 24, 2012, was certified on September 28, 2012, and got my first check October 5, 2012. I did apply for the Pell Grant but ACC said it would take 8 weeks to process and for me to see anything. I still havent seen anything. I am looking for a job now.
Keep your head up man it will get better.