Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021, and will apply to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions beginning August 1, 2021.
Many of the requirements are consistent with the requirements of the Principles of Excellence, currently in Executive Order 13607; however, there are requirements in addition to those embodied in the Principles of Excellence which schools must also satisfy to maintain approval for GI Bill® participation.
Schools must provide a covered individual (a student using benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of title 38, U.S.C., or chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C.) with a personalized shopping sheet that contains:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Veterans Benefits at McAfee Institute
Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and any other additional costs.
The total cost of the course tution, fees, supplied etc are listed in the course syllabus listed on each course enrollment page.
Estimated cost of living expenses.
Not Applicable
Amount of costs above that are covered by VA Education Benefits.
Tuition and Fees up to the allowable amount issued by The Department of Veteran Affairs will be applied to the student’s tuition and fees. Any cost above that will be the responsibility of the student.
Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive
The McAfee Institute does not offer financial aid.
Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.
Not Applicable
Information regarding job-placement rates for graduates, if available.
Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits.
Transcripts should be sent to the McAfee Institute Admissions Office. Veterans must also submit a military transcript and DD Form 214 (Member 4 or Service 2 version). The military transcript is either the Joint Services Transcript (Army/Navy/Marines/Coast Guard) or Community College of the Air Force Transcript (Air Force only). Joint Service Transcripts will be subject to an initial evaluation in which any military course that has been deemed as a direct equivalence AND directly pertains to the student’s specific degree will be awarded. Awarded credit cannot be removed once applied. All other completed military courses on the Joint Service Transcript that do not pertain to the student’s specific program of study will not be awarded. For more information, visit www.mcafeeinstitute.com.
Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares the individual.
All requirements are listed in the course syllabus listed on each course enrollment page.
Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.
Not applicable
Personalized shopping sheets must be provided within 15 days after tuition and fees are determined for the academic year if there is a change.
McAfee Institute's Shopping Sheet information can be found within your student account. After logging into McAfee Institute; orders in the left side menu. Students will be able to view information such as tution, books, examination fees, and more that can easily be compared to other institutions to make an informed decision.
https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/pages/veterans-education-benefits
GI Bill Comparison Tool
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has it’s own GI Bill Comparison Tool to compare academic programs and benefits by school.
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Inform an enrolled covered individual of the availability of federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has it’s own GI Bill Comparison Tool to compare academic programs and benefits by school.
Alert the individual of the potential eligibility for other federal financial aid before packaging or arranging student loans or alternative financing.
The McAfee Institute does not offer financial aid.
Prohibit automatic renewal of a covered individual in a course and/or programs.
All veteran students must complete a Veteran Affairs Certification Form located at https://mcafeeinstitute.typeform.com/to/BsFEMY
Ensure each covered individual approves of the enrollment in a course.
All student using military benefits and must be advised prior to enrolling into courses. The student can contact military advising at admissions@mcafeeinstitute.com or visit us at https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/pages/veterans-education-benefits
Allow enrolled members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components and National Guard to be readmitted if such members are temporarily unavailable or must suspend enrollment by reason of serving in the Armed Forces.
If a student gets called to active duty military service, their course can be placed on hold. We will allow the student to have the remainder of what time is left on their course when they are no longer in an active duty status. It is the responsibility of the student to inform McAfee Institute of their active duty status by calling: 888-263-1650, or by writing to: support@mcafeeinstitute.com. McAfee Institute will notify VA of the status change, and McAfee Institute could recertify for the remainder of the program upon return.
Accommodate short absences for such services in the Armed Forces.
If a student gets called to active duty military service, their course can be placed on hold. We will allow the student to have the remainder of what time is left on their course when they are no longer in an active duty status. It is the responsibility of the student to inform McAfee Institute of their active duty status by calling: 888-263-1650, or by writing to: support@mcafeeinstitute.com. McAfee Institute will notify VA of the status change, and McAfee Institute could recertify for the remainder of the program upon return.
Schools must provide covered individuals the requirements for graduation and a graduation timeline.
All students at the time of advisement, receive a course curriculum with all courses listed and the time it takes to complete.
Accredited educational institutions agree to obtain approval of the respective accrediting agency for each new course or program
The McAfee Institute complies with the Missouri Department of Education for Proprietary Schools and submits all new programs for approval.
Academic Counseling
Brittany Turnbull
Email: Brittany.t@mcafeeinstitute.com | 888-263-1650 Ext 107
Financial Counseling
Nicole McAfee
Email: nicole@mcafeeinstitute.com | 888-263-1650 Ext 102
Disability Counseling
Brittany Turnbull
Email: Brittany.t@mcafeeinstitute.com | 888-263-1650 Ext 107
Other information regarding completing a course of education at the education institution.
Additional information is listed in the Course Catalog https://www.manula.com/manuals/mcafee-institute/course-catalog/1/en/topic/welcome-to-the-mcafee-institute