Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons as an eligible institution. In order to achieve and maintain eligibility in the VA, there are additional requirements placed upon the institution and the applicant who intends to utilize their VA benefits.
Applicant’s to Gurnick Academy, who are eligible for VA benefits must comply with the items included in this section, as well as all Gurnick Academy’s institutional policies. Students may check their eligibility at http://gibill.va.gov
Review of Prior Training for Transfer Credit
Prior to being accepted into Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, any VA eligible applicant must supply to Gurnick, official documentation of all previous training. This previous training includes any military courses and training, any prior post secondary educational institutions attended, whether traditional college or vocational training, and any medical training.
Gurnick will review each submitted official transcript, or other official documentation, to determine if any prior training may be utilized as transfer credit into a program. The review will be documented by Gurnick in writing, and a copy of the determination will be given to the applicant.
The transcripts, or other official documentation, the written Gurnick review and determination will become a part of the student’s official Gurnick academic record, and subject to all policies and regulations concerning academic records.
Transfer Credit Policy
If transfer credit is granted to a VA eligible applicant, the portion of the program that is replaced, is not eligible for certification for VA benefits. The applicable part of the program substituted is not billable to the student or VA, or any other agency.
Specific Academic Requirements of Eligibility:
VN and PT Programs
VA eligible students must maintain Satisfactory Progress in their program to maintain benefits eligibility. Students not receiving a minimum grade of C in any course will be referred for remediation.
The purpose of the remedial plan is to improve the student's chance for successful completion of the program and to strengthen areas of concern and/or weakness. Instructors may refer a student to remediation if the student demonstrates a weakness or a lack of knowledge or performance during the class or clinic. All students who receive a non-passing grade in any course will be referred for remediation. Students will be required to attend remediation sessions with the instructor and/or complete remediation assignments. Failure to attend or complete remediation by the requested date will result in dismissal from the program. It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to and complete the plan of action in order to remain enrolled.
Students may be placed on remediation for a maximum of three (3) courses during their enrollment. A student may not be referred to remediation more than three (3) times throughout the entire duration of the program. Students may be placed on remediation for a maximum of two (2) courses per module. Students will be dismissed from the program if a student has completed a total of 3 remediations and obtains a non-passing grade in the 4th course, or if the number classes referred for remediations exceeds two (2) per module.
RT Programs
VA eligible students must maintain Satisfactory Progress in their program to maintain benefits eligibility. Students not receiving a minimum grade of C in any course work, test, project or final grade will be immediately referred for remediation. Due to the nature of the program, the specifics of remediation, including assignments and due dates will be specifically identified. Should the student successfully complete the remediation, the student is returned to good standing. Failure to successfully complete the remediation in the specified time frame will result in the student being placed on probation until the end of the trimester. Should a student require remediation for a subsequent time in the same trimester, the student is immediately placed on probation. The student must have achieved a minimum grade of 75% in the course at the end of the trimester to return to being in good academic standing. If the student does not return to good academic status by the end of the trimester, the student is terminated from the program.
Students may be placed into probation only once for a specific cause. Students may only be placed on probation twice during their program. Remediation needed for a second occurrence for the same cause will result in termination from the program. A second remediation for a different cause is permitted. Students needing remediation for a third period are terminated from the program.
Additional Responsibilities for VA Eligible Applicants
Gurnick does not determine any eligibility for VA benefits. The eligible applicant must complete all required VA applications and requirements with the VA and receive VA approval prior to Gurnick accepting any expected VA funds as part of a tuition payment plan.
Receipt of VA Additional Notices
The VA requires that all VA eligible applicants receive a copy of the Gurnick Catalog and Catalog Addendums, and that Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts document these disclosures. |