Organizations

The SCO receives initial training and is required to maintain ongoing annual training through the VA to ensure they provide Servicemember/Soldier with the accurate and up to date information regarding educational benefits.

How does Department of Defense Tuition Assistance work with the post 9/11 GI bill benefit?

If both the institution and program are approved, the servicemember/soldier should contact the institution’s SCO, notify them you are receiving TA, and have them certify your enrollment. The SCO will reduce the tuition and fees they report to the VA by the amount received from the military service TA program. The VA will then issue any remaining tuition, fees, and book stipends due. These payments will follow normal Post 9/11 GI Bill rules and entitlement. For more information on how entitlements are charged, please visit http://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/tutorassistance/

Tuition Assistance Rates/Fees

The Department of Defense (DoD) has directed a uniform per semester hour cap of $250 for TA, and an annual ceiling of $4,500. The services are authorized to establish service-specific eligibility criteria to manage TA funds. To apply for Tuition Assistance benefits, servicemembers will need to contact and apply through their branch of service.

Organizations

Alpha Chi Nu (Archon) fosters and maintains a fraternal spirit among its members, encourages scholastic achievement, and inculcates those principles of truth, justice, chivalry and culture which contribute to the development of upstanding character. Membership is invitation-only, and is open to all male students of the University of Rio Grande.

Alpha Mu Beta exists to create a meaningful and long-lasting union among its members, stimulate all forms of scholastic achievement, and cultivate an appreciation of the higher social and moral values in life. Membership is invitation-only and is open to all female members of the University of Rio Grande.

American Marketing Association exists to foster scientific study and research in the field of marketing. Membership is open to students of any major who are interested in marketing.

Bass Fishing Club encourages camaraderie, sportsmanship, integrity, conservation, and development of the skills and knowledge required to be successful anglers, by competing with other schools in Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing, Fishing League Worldwide and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society fishing tournaments and additional contests on a local and regional basis. Membership is open to any student in good standing with the University of Rio Grande.

Delta Theta exists to develop and maintain sisterhood among the women of the University of Rio Grande, to promote scholarship, and to serve the campus and community of the University of Rio Grande. Membership is invitation-only and is open to female students of the University of Rio Grande.

The Gaming Organization’s mission is to promote the expansion of the gaming community as well as networking between gamers. Game genres include, but are not limited to: console games, PC games, board games, card games, role-play games, and miniatures. Membership is open to all students of the University of Rio Grande.

Lambda Nu is a national honor society dedicated to the radiologic and imaging sciences. The purpose of the Ohio Zeta Chapter is to foster academic scholarship, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, and recognize exemplary scholarship. Membership is limited to qualifying students.

LGBTQIA Club advocates for issues of importance to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, Gender Fluid, Queer and Asexual community, as well as other gender/sexuality minorities. Additionally, we welcome those who are questioning their sexuality or gender, or simply want to support the LGBT community (Allies). We offer a fun and friendly community for LGBT fellowship, educational resources, Safe Zone Training, fundraising for charity, event hosting, and the support of LGBT visibility throughout Southern Ohio.

Medical Math & Science Club is a social group on campus that does not require any scholastic proficiency for membership. The club exists to aid members with developing mathematical skills, to aid members interested in medical school, veterinary school and other professional schools, and to provide a friendly forum for those with interests in math and science.