Pay: $16/hour(Tax-Free)
Hours: 20 hours a week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answering emails, updating client list, and addressing client issues as needed
• Maintaining all social media platforms
• Creating flyer’s for events
• Provide support for Vet Center events & community outreach

Qualification Desired:

• Have at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer services skills. • Must be able to work in a group and independently.
• Exercise a high degree of judgment and responsibility working with visitors.
• Ability to work with a diverse population courteously and respectfully.

Eligibility: The VA work-study allowance is available to personal training on a full-time or ¾ time basis under the following programs:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill®–(38 U.S.C. Chapter 33)
• Montgomery GI Bill®–Active Duty (Chapter 30)
• Montgomery GI Bill®–Selected Reserve (10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606)
• Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)

*Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program — (Chapter 31)

How to apply: Please email a copy of your resume to tmitchell@peralta.edu, Subject: Indicate position title you are applying for.

California Residency Questionnaire (This form is required if you are not a California resident and will be attending Laney College – resubmit the form plus a copy of your DD-214, online to the Admissions and Records Office) Completed forms should be emailed to Jean Carey at jcarey@peralta.edu

Veteran Resource Center (VRC) Intake form

California Veteran Dependent College Fee Waiver Description

California Veteran Dependents Fee Waiver Form and Instructions (Our program does not handle the dependent fee waivers; this is only placed here for informational purposes as a courtesy; your local county VA office handles all dependent fee waivers)

Application for VA Education Benefits

VRC Emergency Book Voucher Application- Fall 2021

Food Stamps Application

eBenefits

What are the procedures for receiving my veteran benefits?
Contact your local Department of Veteran Affairs Office to determine your eligibility. They are located at 1301 Clay Street in Oakland. They can be reached by calling 1-800-827-1000.

Orientation: All orientations will be online via ZOOM.

Counseling Department: All veterans are required to see our assigned VA counselor to develop a Student Educational Plan prior to or during the first semester of attendance. If you do no seek counseling services prior to your first semester, you can only enroll in General Education courses such as Mathematics, English, History, etc. for payment until your Student Educational Plan has been developed.

Transcripts from other institutions must be on file before the end of the first semester of attendance. These transcripts will be submitted to the District Admissions & Records Office for evaluation of prior credit. All units applicable will be counted toward your declared major at Laney College.

When do I receive my first check after certification?
Payment by the Veterans Administration will approximately take 6 to 8 weeks for new students. 4-5 weeks for continuing students. The waiting period for concurrent enrollment veterans is 6-8 weeks for the secondary institutions certification.

All questions about your VA payment should be directed to the Veterans Administration at 1-800-827-1000. 

Does your college offer advanced pay?
Laney College does not offer advanced pay for VA benefits.

Can I also apply for financial aid?
Veteran dependents are eligible to apply for a California Fee Waiver through your local county VA office or the California College Promise Grant from the Financial Aid Office. Veterans cannot apply for the California Fee Waiver, but they can apply for the California College Promise Grant.

I also encourage Veterans & Dependents to contact our Financial Aid Representative Mohamed Sovula at msovula@peralta.edu. to assist you with any financial aid questions.

What should I do if I decide to withdraw from a class or change my enrollment?

If you are receiving GI Bill® education benefits and voluntarily withdraw from a class or change your enrollment, you MUST notify Tania Mitchell, Interim Veteran Services Coordinator, at tmitchell@peralta.edu immediately for assistance. They will be happy to assist you in making the best decision based on your situation.

What is a Student Educational Plan?
A Student Educational Plan is a listing of courses approved for your declared major, developed by appointment with a counselor. The courses listed on your Student Education Plan are approved for payment by the Veterans Administration.

What is concurrent enrollment?
Concurrent enrollment is when you decide to enroll at two colleges for one semester. You must choose one college as your primary college for veteran benefits. This college will process all your paperwork for certification of benefits indicating to the second institution the courses you will be taking there are applicable for payment.

Laney College is proud to have a Veteran Affairs Office. If you served on Active Duty, you might be eligible for education benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. For example, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for educational and housing expenses to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

If you are currently serving in the military, you may be eligible for funding offered through the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program. Check your eligibility status and the amount for which you qualify with your Service prior to enrolling. If you are the spouse or child of a service member who is serving on active duty Title 10 orders in the paygrades of E1-E5, O1-O2, or W1-W2, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Defense for education, training, and/or the occupational license and credentials necessary for a portable career. If you are the spouse or child of a service member, you may be eligible for transfer of the service member’s Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to you.

Financial Aid Shopping Sheet is a consumer tool the Peralta Community College District is using to notify students who file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are using Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that they can make informed decisions.