Chapter 31 VR&E

• Veteran Readiness and Employment VR&E

1. How to apply for VR&E
2. Submit to Laurel Ridge Veteran Services one of the two documents:
   • Certificate of Eligibility, or
   • Ebenefits screen shot showing full benefit information
3. Provide VR&E counselor contact information
4. Submit Laurel Ridge Online VA certification request form
   • This form is required each semester
5. Send military transcripts Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy and Air Force
6. Make an appointment with
   • School Certifying Official, Sharon Painter
   • Veteran Academic Advisor, Jeanmarie Corrado
7. Enroll in courses authorized by VR&E
8. Attend and complete the course(s)

• VR& E benefit information
• VR& E benefit rates
• VR& E counselor will create semester specific authorization

• Laurel Ridge will invoice VR&E for all authorized tuition and fees.

• Follett Bookstore is independent of Laurel Ridge. VR&E authorized book and supplies allowance is submitted directly to Follett Bookstore.

Please verify all benefit information through military education website or VA education hotline 1-888-442-4551.

• VA education hotline 1-888-442-4551
• Dept of Veterans Affairs “Ask VA”