ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2018-2019 June 27, 2019 Delete and replace the initial portion of the policy, including all of subparts A(1) through A(3), with the following (subparts B, C, and D remain): Institutional Scholarship and Grant Programs Rasmussen College offers the following institutional scholarship and grant programs. All scholarships are non- cash awards. Some campuses have additional scholarships available; please contact your Program Manager or Advisor for more information. Students are eligible for only one of the following scholarship and grant programs at a time: • • Military Grant • • Early Honors Program Corporate Alliance Grant Articulation Grant Rasmussen College and its agents assume no responsibility for damages, losses, or injury resulting from acceptance or use of the scholarship award. Taxes and fees, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. A. Institutional Grants Students who meet qualifications for military, corporate alliance or articulation grants are eligible to receive a grant equal to a specified percentage of per-credit tuition costs billed each quarter. 1. Military Tuition Rate and Grants Policy Rasmussen College recognizes the service and sacrifices of the men and women who serve and have served and supported the United States Armed Forces through a special tuition rate for active duty military personnel and tuition discount for veterans and retired military personnel, Guard and Reserve members, and eligible spouses and dependents. In addition to this benefit, Rasmussen College also gladly accepts the GI Bill and other VA education and training benefit programs, as well as military and veteran-related scholarships. For further details on all military education benefits, please contact the Military Specialist team. Students in the following categories may be eligible for an alternative tuition rate or grant. Verification of eligibility is required in order for an alternative tuition rate or grant to be applied: • • • • • Active Duty Uniformed Military (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, U.S. Coast Guard) Veteran (honorably discharged) Retired Military U.S. National Guard Member or U.S. Reserve Member Authorized dependents (includes spouse, domestic partner, children, and step-children) of active duty uniformed military, retired military and veterans a. Active Duty Military Tuition Rate Students who are active duty uniformed military receive per-credit tuition pricing as indicated on the tuition table. Taxes and fees, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Students who receive reduced tuition pricing are not eligible for other Rasmussen College scholarships or grants. Students must verify active duty military status by providing a copy of their verification letter or copy of orders from their command reflecting current status and specific date of separation. b. Non-Active Duty Military Tuition Grant Students who are not classified as Active Duty Military (such as retired or honorably discharged veterans, U.S. National Guard or U.S. Reserve members, or authorized dependents of active duty uniformed military, retired military, and veterans) may be eligible for a grant equal to 10% of per-credit tuition costs billed each quarter . Taxes and fees, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. This grant typically cannot be combined with other college grants or scholarship programs. Students must verify their grant eligibility status with one of the following documents: i. Form DD214 or other separation documentation that indicates the specific date of separation ii. Leave and Earning Statement (LES) iii. Military Authorization Form, which a Rasmussen College official completes when a United States Uniformed Service (USUS) identification card (DD Form 1173-1) is presented in person iv. Certificate of Eligibility v. Active Duty Orders (acceptable documentation for authorized dependents of active duty uniformed military only) 2. Corporate Alliance Grants Corporate alliance employees and their immediate family members (includes spouse, domestic partner, children, and step-children) receive a grant from Rasmussen College equal to a specified percentage of per-credit tuition costs billed each quarter. The percentage is determined by the corporate alliance agreement between Rasmussen College and the other entity. Rasmussen College will require proof of employment for corporate alliance employees, such as a pay stub, to initiate and maintain the grant. Rasmussen College will This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 21 / 47
