At Peachtree City School of Massage, we are committed to providing the highest quality education and training to our students, we aim to make our programs more accessible to Veterans and Active-duty Military personnel who are interested in pursuing a career in Massage Therapy. We believe that Massage Therapy is a rewarding and fulfilling career, and we are dedicated to supporting those who have served our Country. You can reach out to Student Relations directly by calling (678) 723-8990 to receive additional information and answer any questions you may have.
Veterans Benefits 38 USC 3679(e)
Students Utilizing Chapter 31 (Veterans Readiness and Employment) and Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®):
1. Veterans using Chapter 31, Veterans Readiness and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits can attend Peachtree City School of Massage for a term provided the student submits a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for Chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
a. The date on which payment from VA is made to Peachtree City School of Massage; 90 days after the date Peachtree City School of Massage certifies tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.
2. Peachtree City School of Massage will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, and will not require eligible veteran students to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to Peachtree City School of Massage due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31 or33.
3. Peachtree City School of Massage requires the following information in order to process Veterans Benefits under Chapter 31, Veterans Readiness and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post -9/ 11 GI Bill®:
a. Submit a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance no later than the first day of the term for which benefits are being requested;
b. Submit a written request to the Peachtree City School of Massage Certifying Official (SCO) to use such entitlement.
c. Provide additional information necessary for proper certification of enrollment by the Peachtree City School of Massage School Certifying Official (SCO).
4. Students are required to pay any balance due for the amount that is the difference between the amount of the student’s financial obligation and the amount of the VA education benefit disbursement by the established payment deadline for the term. Balances not paid by the stated deadline may be imposed additional fees.
Attendance
100% attendance is expected. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class and following any breaks. 3 late arrivals or 3 early departures will be considered an absence. To maintain eligibility for GI Bill® benefits students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes as established by the Georgia State Approving Agency Veterans Attendance Policy. In any absence the student needs to approach the instructor for any work or time that needs to be made up. Attendance is graded as an employment skill; therefore absences are counted against the grading scale.
Lack of attendance can lead to early dismissal of the program.
Academics
Attendance and academic work will be monitored on a weekly basis. If a student falls below either criterion listed above, they will be placed on probation. The probation period will last for 30 days. A student who is on probation who fails to meet satisfactory academic progress standards and/or attendance will have GI Bill® education benefits terminated. If after 60 days a student who has not returned to good class standing may be subject to termination from the program.
Leave of Absence Policy
Any student who begins a period of leave of absence will be terminated from GI Bill® education benefits effective the date the leave of absence begins. Students who take a period of leave of absence will be allowed to restart the program of study at the point in which instruction was interrupted. Credit will be granted for any previous coursework completed. Students will be recertified for GI Bill® education benefits after returning to classes. Should a second period of leave of absence occur students will be terminated from the veteran education benefits and the education benefits will not be reinstated upon return to school unless the period of leave of absence was due to mitigating circumstances as determined by the School Director.
To begin your enrollment process please start by visiting the following links!
Find a Veterans Field Service Office Near You
How To Apply For The GI Bill And Related Benefits | Veterans Affairs
GI Bill And Other Education Benefit Eligibility | Veterans Affairs
VA Education Benefits For Survivors And Dependents | Veterans Affairs