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The Pathfinder 

 Tidewater Community College's Military Newsletter
10/05/10
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Donna Small
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Willa Preist
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  (757) 363 - 3939
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  wpriest@tcc.edu
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Cassandra Harris
  Bldg. 272, Room 103
  (757) 953 - 6007
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  Tuesday/Thursday
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Greetings, TCC Student! 
Welcome to the October edition of The Pathfinder. The Fall 2010 semester is in full swing, but it's not too late to get enrolled. Late start classes and second eight week sessions are still available, so keep reading for information on how to get started this semester. 
In this issue you will also find information about the MyCAA program's re-release and tips for using your MyTCC account.   
If you find this newsletter informative, please take the time to forward it on to a friend via the "forward" link at the bottom of the page.  
For questions about any information in this newsletter, please contact us at military@tcc.edu.

Have a great TCC day!
TCC Military Programs Staff
Upcoming Events 
Fall 2010 Second Eight Week Session
Second 8 Week Session:
October 14 - December 10, 2010
You can still register for second eight week session classes up until the day they start. Keep in mind that the tuition deadline has passed, so when you sign up for these classes, you will need to submit your payment the same day to avoid getting dropped from the class.
Most of the area bases offer classes during the second eight weeks of the semester, contact your local base representative to find out what's available.
Fall 2010 
Important Dates
16, 1st 8, and 2nd 8 Week Sessions
October 13 - Last day of instruction for 1st 8 week courses
October 14 - First day of instruction for 2nd 8 week courses
October 21 - Last day to add or change for a 2nd 8 week course
October 22 - Last day to drop for a tuition refund from a 2nd 8 week course
October 28 - Last day to withdraw without academic penalty from a 16 week course*
November 17 - Last day to withdraw without academic penalty from a 2nd 8 week course*
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday, College Closed

For a more complete academic calendar, please visit our website.

*Withdrawing from a course means you will receive a grade of "W" and no tuition refund will be given
MyCAA makes a comeback . . .  
 
Find out if you're eligible for this military-spouse program and how you can get started with it at TCC. 
 
MyCAA, a program created to help military spouses pursue transportable degrees, licensures and certifications took a break this year to re-organize and re-structure the program. The Department of Defense will officially re-open the MyCAA program to eligible military spouses starting on October 25th. In order to be eligible for the benefits, you must meet the following requirements:
 
  • Spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member, or activated Reserve member in pay grades  E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2.
  • If the spouse of National Guard and/or AGR member, the sponsor must be on federal Title 10 active duty orders as reported in DEERS.Spouses of Guard/Reserve members in an Alert, Transition Assistance, or Post Deployment status are not eligible.
  • Funding is limited to only Associate's degrees, certifications and licensure programs.
 
MyCAA accounts will now be limited to a $4,000 maximum benefit with a $2000 fiscal year cap. Waivers to the fiscal year cap will be available for spouses pursuing licensure or certification with a cost that exceeds the $2,000 fiscal year cap up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000.
Spouses must now finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course.*
 
TCC is an ideal place to use your MyCAA funds. Nearly all of our degrees, certifications and workforce development licensure and certification programs are eligible for MyCAA funding. If going full-time, none of our programs take more than three years, and given our reasonable tuition rates, you can stretch your funding dollars further.
 
To apply for MyCAA, visit the Military One Source website. Once approved, see a TCC counselor to get started on your program of choice.
 
*All information regarding MyCAA for this story was gathered from the official Military One Source Website. Please visit their website for more information and specific questions regarding policies and procedures.
MyTCC
Learn what MyTCC can do for you . . .
 
Make tuition payments and view your financial aid.  

MyTCC is your 24/7 access to all your TCC information and tools. The MyTCC button, located at the top of any www.tcc.edu page is your one-stop shop for student E-mail access, Blackboard, Student Information System (SIS), and more.
By accessing the Student Information System, you can make payments on your account any time of the day or night. If you're using financial aid, you can also check on the status of your aid and see if payments have been credited.
To do this, log into MyTCC, click on VCCS SIS:89, then go to "campus finances." Once there, you have the option to make a payment, accept awards and financial aid, view your financial aid status and make an account inquiry.
Avoid rushing to the campus on the tuition deadline and make your payments online - hassle free!
Announcement:
 
TCC Dam Neck Office Closure
 
Please note that the TCC counseling office aboard Dam Neck is now closed. Please visit our representative at the Oceana office in the Navy College Building.
We'd love to hear from you!
Have questions, comments, suggestions, concerns?
Email us and let us know: military@tcc.edu.

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Thanks for reading and have a great TCC day!
 
Sincerely,
 
Military Programs Staff
Tidewater Community College


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