Veterans First Program
Veterans First Program
Welcome to Las Positas College Veterans First Program
Welcome to Las Positas College
Spring 2020 Semester!
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It's not too late to register for Spring 2020 Classes
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MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE NEST
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Men and Women Basketball
Las Positas College Physical Education Complex "the Nest"
Honor Guard, National Anthem, Honoring local Veterans
Tip-off for women is 5 PM, men is 7 pm
Free Admissions for Military (Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists/Guard) and Military Family Members - pick up free admission tickets at the Las Positas College Veterans First Resource Center, Bldg. 1310
VETERANS SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLY NOW!
The Sean Brock Foundation Scholarships
(Three) $2500 scholarships for Las Positas College Veterans with a disability and/or dependents/spouses of a
Veteran with a disability.
DEADLINE: March 6, 2020 at midnight
- Must be a Las Positas College student Veteran with honorable discharge with a disability and/or a family member of a Veteran with a disability.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA. If between a 3.0 and 2.5 cumulative GPA, recommended to still apply.
- Must participated and or volunteered in at least two veteran related activities per calendar year of the application (such as volunteered at the 2019 2.2 Challenge Walk and 5 K for Vets).
- Submit a minimum of 1-3 page essay as to why he or she feels they are a good candidate for scholarship consideration. The essay is to be typed, double spaced, using New Times Roman theme font, font-size: 12.
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 units at Las Positas College before Spring 2020
- Completed essays should be submitted to team@seanbrockfoundation.org
*This is an outside scholarship, but recipients will be recognized at the Spring 2020 Las Positas College Scholarship Reception.
If you have questions about this scholarship, please contact Bobby Khullar, bkullar@seanbrockfoundation.org
VALLEY VETERANS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS / CHALLENGE GRANTS
DEADLINE: February 3, 2020
Up to $5000 for Woman Veteran in a STEM-based degree major or certificate
http://valleyveteransfoundation.org/women-in-the-military/
$500 each – Challenge Grant for Veterans and/or Reservists/Guard
http://valleyveteransfoundation.org/challenge-grant/
*These are outside scholarships, but recipients will be recognized at the Spring 2020 Las Positas College Scholarship Reception.
State of Veteran Students in Californa Community Coleges
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View short videos on Veterans Benefits.
Click HERE
Videos include:
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Are there financial aid programs for Veterans of the US Armed Forces? Click HERE
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What are the percentages of maximum benefits available? Click HERE
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How do I apply for Chapter 35 benefits? Click HERE
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Do I have to be enrolled full time to receive Post 9/11 GI Bill? Click HERE