Veteran Affairs | Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA)

Veteran Affairs | Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA)
Veteran Affairs
An LSUA Financial Aid Office Staff member serves as the Veteran Affairs School Certifying Officer and assists Veteran Students in obtaining funds through the various V.A. educational benefit programs, as well as programs for active duty, National Guard, and military reserve personnel and their families.
The various educational benefit programs and resource information for each type of program that LSUA's financial aid office assists with are listed below. For additional resource information please visit our
resource page
VA Data Certification forms
are required for each semester you wish to receive benefits at LSUA.
LSUA will certify the enrollment from complete and valid VA data forms to the VA within 14 business days of receipt. Tuition and Fee amounts will not be reported to the VA until after the census date of the semester/term in question, based on instruction from the VA. This includes all sessions as well as 2 & 3 terms, all will be reported on the census date for the semester as a whole.
If you have any questions regarding VA benefits or related awards please email us at
VASCO@lsua.edu
GI Bill Details
We provide information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill, and the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Support is available for veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them prepare for and find meaningful employment.
Dependent of Disabled or Deceased
Education benefits may be available to spouses or children of veterans who are disabled or deceased due to service.
Military Connected Orientation
Our orientation helps military-connected students transition smoothly into campus life and succeed from day one.
Benefits and Tuition Assistance
We assist Veteran Students in obtaining funds through the various V.A. educational benefit programs, as well as programs for active duty, National Guard, and military reserve personnel and their families.
Other Links
Explore additional resources and information to support your journey as a military-connected student.
Student Veterans of America - LSUA
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Student Veterans of America
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Additional Resources
MyCAA - My Career Advancement Account
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Program is an employment assistance program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or Associate’s degree in a portable career field and occupation.
National Guard Tuition Exemption
The National Guard Tuition Exemption Program is a Legislative Exemption that provides for an award equal to the amount of a student's tuition only for current National Guard members who are in good standing with the National Guard and are in good academic standing with the university.
LSUA receives a list of all eligible National Guard members each semester from the Louisiana National Guard. To notify the LSUA Financial Aid office that you are enrolled and wish to use your eligible exemption complete the
LSUA National Guard Exemption Form
. This form should be completed each semester or term you wish to use your exemption.
Students who do not have an exemption but believe that they are eligible should contact the LSUA Financial Aid Office via email at
financialaid@lsua.edu
Contact
For inquiries involving
Title 29
Academic Forms
, and
Financial Aid
Patricia Alexander
Financial Aid Counselor - VA Certifying Official
palexander@lsua.edu
(318) 473-6543
David Baucan
Military Education Liaison
dbaucan@lsua.edu
Alacia Caillier
Student Involvement Coordinator
acaillier@lsua.edu
(318) 427-0401
Luis Juneau
Financial Aid Counselor - VA Certifying Official
VASCO@lsua.edu
(318) 427-0418
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