College Catalog
Veterans' Compliance
Platt College specifically has the following policies that are applicable for veteran students.
Policy 03:13:00 Veterans Pending Payment Compliance
Policy 03:30:00 Yellow Ribbon Program
Policy 03:32:00 Adherence of DoD MOU Requirements
The following documents are required to be disclosed for veteran students and applicants:
FY19-Section 103 Compliance Form:
Platt College's Teacher to Student Ratio: 1 to 25 for didactic and online courses, 1 to 15 for nursing labs, 1 to 25 for science labs
Retention of Records is listed in Policy 07:03:00 Retention of College Records. VA students' records must be kept for 3 years following the ending date of the last period certified to VA. Records need to be kept longer than 3 years only if a written request to keep records longer is received from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the General Accounting Office 30 or more days before the end of the 3- year period. This requirement is in the Code of Federal Regulations (38 CFR 21.4209 (f)).
Transfer Credit: Policy 02:14:00 Transfer Credit: Platt College maintains a written record of the previous education and training of the veteran or eligible person and clearly indicates that appropriate credit has been given for previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately, and the veteran or eligible person and the Department of Veterans Affairs so notified.
The evaluation of previous postsecondary education and training is mandatory and required for VA beneficiaries. For students utilizing Veterans benefits who are approved for transfer credit because of this evaluation, the institution will grant appropriate credit, reduce the program length proportionately, notify the student and Veterans Affairs in writing of this decision, and adjust invoicing of the VA accordingly.
Policy 03:13:00 Veterans Pending Payment Compliance demonstrates in accordance with Title 38 Us Code 3679 subsection (e), how Platt College adheres to pending payment for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 GI Bill® (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (ch.31) benefits while payment to the College is pending from the VA. For more information, visit: https://www.plattcolorado.edu/policy- 031300-veterans-pending-payment-compliance
VA students’ records must be kept for 3 years following the end of each enrollment period. Records need to be kept for longer than 3 years only if a written request to keep the records longer is received from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the General Accountability Office no later than 30 days before the end of the 3-year period. This requirement is in the Code of Federal Regulations (38 CFR 21.4209(f))
The school maintains a written record of the previous education and training of the veteran or eligible person and clearly indicates that appropriate credit has been given for previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately, and the veteran or eligible person and the Department of Veteran Affairs so notified.
Policy 07:03:00 Retention of College Records outlines Platt College’s policy and procedures for the retention and disposal of College Records and to outline the roles and responsibilities associated with this process. This policy and procedure provides for the systematic review, retention, and destruction of documents received or created in the transaction of Platt College business. The policy is designed to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, along with accreditation requirements, to eliminate accidental or innocent document destruction of records and to facilitate College operations by promoting efficiency and reducing unnecessary storage of documents. This policy is applicable to all College employees who create, maintain, and/or dispose of college records.
For more information regarding veterans’ compliance, please contact Director of Financial Aid, Michael Vigil.