Page 157 - Palo Verde College 2019-2020 Student Handbook / Planner

Student Services
Transcript request options and fees:
• Regular Service: $5.00 each – Online orders are processed within 1-2 business days - Written requests are process within 7 business days
• Rush Service: $10.00 each – processed within 24 hours Mailing:
1. Regular mail service through USPS is included with your transcript order
2. FEDERAL EXPRESS overnight mail is available for an additional fee for online orders only
NOTE: FedEx option should be chosen only with Rush Service request; processing time is not affected by mailing option. Transcript Policies
Transcript orders will NOT be processed until all outstanding debts and/or holds are cleared.
If you need a transcript sent after a Grade Change is made, please confirm the grade in Web Advisor before ordering your transcript. The first two transcripts (lifetime) a student can request are FREE. However, FREE requests are not available through Transcript Plus®. FREE orders must be done in person at the Admissions & Records counter.
STUDENT OBLIGATION POLICY
Palo Verde Community College District may impose restrictions on those students and former students who fail to clear district obligations. The restrictions are that students or former students may not receive grades, transcripts, diplomas or other earned certificates, enrollment verification or any other services normally afforded students in good standing. Examples include but are not limited to: returned checks, unpaid loans, and unpaid library fines. An item or service withheld shall be released when the student satisfactorily meets the financial obligation. All checks returned due to insufficient funds are subject to a fee of $25.
ASG MEMBERSHIP FEE
The goal of the Associated Student Government (ASG) is to improve and expand services to students. In addition to other privileges, ASG membership entitles you to free or reduced price admission to various activities, and discounts for various food and merchandise with local merchants. ASG cards may be purchased in the Student Activities Center for a nominal fee.
LIBRARY/STUDENT LEARNING CENTER
The Harry A. Faull Library is a vital component of the educational experience at Palo Verde College. Located on the second floor of the John O. Crain College Services Building, Tutoring, and proctoring for correspondence exams takes place in the combined area. The Library provides a peaceful haven for studying or relaxation and contains approximately 21,000 books, and DVD’s.
THE VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE
Students will find the required textbooks for each course for rent or purchase at www.paloverde.edu. VETERAN SERVICES
PVC will grant priority registration for enrollment to any member or former member of the armed forces of the United States for any academic term within 2 years of leaving active duty as verified by DD214 (check the current schedule of courses for priority registration dates).
Veteran services are provided to assist eligible Veterans and their dependents in obtaining their VA educational benefits and achieving their educational goals. The Veteran representative in the Financial Aid Office provides information on veterans’ benefits and services, assists applicants with completing applications and forms necessary for VA benefits, and assists in resolving VA educational problems.
Veteran seeking enrollment certification to receive educational benefits under the G.I. Bill should contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. Veteran who do not file for benefits 30 days before the opening of the semester should plan for an additional 6 to 8 week delay in receiving benefits.
Palo Verde College is approved for the training of Veterans and eligible persons under the Title 38, United States Code.
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