How to use VR&E

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Apply for VR&E
Send official transcripts to Laurel Ridge
- Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy
- Air Force
- All college transcripts
After new student orientation, make an appointment with
- Military Benefits Official, Sharon Painter, [email protected]
- Veteran Academic Advisor, Jeanmarie Corrado, [email protected]
Meet with VR&E counselor. Counselor will:
- approve academic plan and coursework
- provide authorization to Laurel Ridge for tuition, fees and software
- provide authorization to Follett bookstore, [email protected], for supplies and textbooks.
Submit Laurel Ridge VA certification request form
Enroll in courses authorized by VR&E
Check Academic Advising report by logging into your MyLaurelRidge>> SIS>> My Student Information>> Academic Records>> My Academic Requirements
Attend and complete the course(s)

VR&E benefit information
VR&E Subsistence Allowance Rates (housing)
To qualify for Chapter 33 subsistence allowance rates, please visit Eligibility for Veteran Readiness and Employment for more details.
VR&E counselor will create semester specific authorization.

Laurel Ridge will invoice VR&E for all authorized tuition, fees and course software. Balance will remain on your student account until drop period is complete.
Students using military education benefits can also use financial aid (FAFSA).
- Kaitlyn Lambert, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, [email protected]

Follett Bookstore is independent of Laurel Ridge. VR&E authorized book and supplies allowance is submitted directly to Follett Bookstore. Books and supplies can be purchased in person or online at Follett Bookstore at Laurel Ridge
Some Laurel Ridge courses require software access that is automatically charged to a student account. These software charges should be covered by VR&E authorization.

Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services