Greetings from the Military Outreach Center, and welcome to 'MOC Monthly'. Our goal is to connect you to resources on and off campus and to provide you with the most up-to-date information concerning your status as a military-connected student. |
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If you are using VA Education benefits, you must G-Verify every semester. Please remember to complete the G-Verify process before the following deadlines to avoid any delays in G.I. Bill payments. Semester Deadline Spring December 1 Summer April 1 Fall August |
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SVA membership is open to all GSU students, student veterans, current military, military family members, and staff and faculty members who support our veterans. Non-Veterans are strongly encouraged to join! For more information about the Atlanta Campus SVA, please visit the Military Outreach Center at 234 Sparks Hall. For more information about the Perimeter College SVA, please visit or contact the Military Outreach Center on the Clarkston Campus. | | |
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The PAVE Program is a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans with student veterans already on campus in order to help them navigate college life, identify challenges, provide resources on & off campus, and provide ongoing support to their academic and personal ventures. GSU is the only university in the Southeast to host the PAVE Program. For more information about PAVE, or if you are interested in becoming a Peer Advisor, please visit the Military Outreach Center at 234 Sparks Hall. | | |
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The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is a national student organization that prepares undergraduate and graduate students to become competent, well-rounded nonprofit professionals upon graduation through various activities, workshops and events. After meeting all of the requirements for NLA, students are eligible to earn a national credential as a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). This professional certification is conferred by the national Nonprofit Leadership Alliance organization, not Georgia State University; therefore it will not appear on official transcripts or diplomas from the university. |
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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WHAT: Alumni Association Scholarship for Veterans APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2017 AWARD DATE: June 16, 2017 APPLICATION LINK: pantheralumni.com/scholarships. The Alumni Association Scholarship for veterans is NOW OPEN! Submit your application right away! Current students must have demonstrated unmet financial need and a minimum grade point average of 2.75. Please see below. |
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WHAT: Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship APPLICATION TIMELINE: Opens Feb. 1, 2017, and closes March 1, 2017 WEBLINK: pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar. Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars program supports our nation's active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses by investing in their higher education. Since the program's inception, the Foundation has named over 450 Tillman Scholars at more than 100 institutions nationwide. The scholarship covers educational expenses, including tuition and fees, books and living expenses. But scholars receive more than just funding. Our program unites the best talent in leadership in the military to make a significant impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education and the arts. |
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WHAT: GAVCO Rick Middleton Scholarship Award AWARD AMOUNT: $1,500.00 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 3, 2017 WEBLINK: gavco.org/scholarships.htm. The Georgia Association of Veteran Certifying Officials invites applications and nominations for the Rick Middleton Scholarship Award. Student veterans must complete an online application and submit the required documents and letters of reference by February 03, 2017 in order to be considered. The scholarship winner will be announced at the 2017 GAVCO Conference Association Dinner and will receive a $1,500 award. The application will be made available online starting November 1, 2016. |
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Community Resources WHAT: Team RWB Atlanta WHAT: Running/Social Club focused on connecting veterans with non-veterans WEBLINK: teamrwb.org. NEWSLETTER LINK: t.e2ma.net/message/t70a8c/xu5wjz. Team RWB's mission is to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Membership is open to everyone. Non-veterans are greatly encouraged to join!!!! |
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WHAT: The Mission Continues DESCRIPTION: Volunteer, fellowships, and service opportunities for veterans WEBLINK: missioncontinues.org. NEWSLETTER LINK: us13.campaign-archive1.com/?u=25716c8e60e30b9fce424e925&id=3b13646604&e=e587cd7904. The Mission Continues empowers veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to serve. Since our founding, we have always been a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to bringing together veterans and innovative community organizations to create transformational change for communities in need all across the country. Our operations in cities nationwide deploy veteran volunteers alongside non-profit partners and community leaders to solve some of the most challenging issues facing our communities: improving community education resources, eliminating food deserts, mentoring at-risk youth and more. Through this unique model, veterans build new skills and networks that help them successfully reintegrate to life after the military while making long-term, sustainable transformations in communities and inspiring future generations to serve. |
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WHAT: Research Study on post-Deployment Life by Operation Moral Injury CONTACT: 404-710-2524 WEBLINK: facebook.com/opermoralinjury Have you served in the US military? Have you dealt with a challenge to your morals, values, or principles? We want to hear your story. Two vets will be in Atlanta GA, Columbus GA, Columbia SC, and Fayetteville NC on select weekend afternoons in 2017 to lead a 60-90 minute conversation with about ten other active/veteran military personnel. Researchers from Georgia State University and the University of Georgia are studying experiences similar to PTSD. You may know something about it. We want to hear your story. If you participate, you’ll receive a $25 gift card and free refreshments. If you are male, 18 and over, you may be eligible. For more information, please contact (404) 710-2524. Facebook – Operation Moral Injury: https://www.facebook.com/opermoralinjury/ Twitter: @OperMoral Injury Email: OperationMoral Injury@gmail.com |
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Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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WHAT: CANE FREEK FARM BUSINESS INCUBATOR WEBLINK: canecreekfarm.net/education/incubator-farm. Interested in an entrepreneurial opportunity with a true sense of PURPOSE? The average age for farmers today is 58, and 70% of agricultural land is projected to turn over within the next 30 years as today's farmers retire. We need to attract many more new people into agriculture to expand our capacity for local food production and ensure food security for future generations. Cane Creek Farm has been providing in-depth training in growing healthy food for serious home gardeners and new and beginning farmers for more than 10 years. This year, Cane Creek Farming is adding a new offering... "business incubator" for beginning farmers. See the following links and attached flyers for more information about the training, internships, and new farm incubator offerings. The program is led by an Air Force veteran with a strong interest in supporting other veterans interested in transitions successfully into sustainable agriculture. |
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WHAT: ACP & Georgia State University - Mentoring Program for Student Veterans WEBLINK: acp-usa.org/mentoring. American Corporate Partners (ACP) helps veterans achieve career goals through a free national mentorship program. Hundreds of student veterans have already benefitted from the program - see some of their stories on ACP's website! What ACP offers: a one-on-one, year-long mentorship with a corporate professional in the career field of your interest. ACP Mentors come from one of 60+ companies like 21st Century Fox, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, PwC, USAA and many others. What you gain from an ACP Mentorship: Learn which career opportunities have the most value; Build a network of senior industry professionals; Improve your resume and interviewing skills; Translate your military experience into civilian terms; Transition into a post-college career with ease. Visit acp-usa.org/mentoring to apply today and note that you were referred by Georgia State University on your application. If you have questions, please email Richard Morin at rmorin@acp-usa.org or give them a call at 212-752-0700. |
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Additional Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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- Need free legal advice or assistance? Contact the GSU Law Volunteer Clinic for Veterans. To learn more or to setup a screening appointment, send an email to gsuvlac@gmail.com. |
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Veterans Frequently Asked Questions |
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