To designate a student’s work in a course as incomplete at the end of a term, the instructor records the incomplete grade (I). Students may receive this grade only when serious illness, hardship, death in the immediate family, or military service during the semester in which they are registered prevents them from completing course requirements. In addition, to receive an incomplete a student must have substantially completed most of the course’s major requirements.

Unless extenuating circumstances dictate otherwise, students must initiate requests for an incomplete by filling out an Incomplete Grade Completion Contract, which requires the signature of the student, instructor, and Dean.

The Incomplete Grade Completion Contract cites the reason(s) for the incomplete and details the specific obligations the student must meet to change the incomplete to a letter grade. The date by which the student agrees to complete required work must appear in the contract. The Dean, the instructor, and the student receive signed copies of the Incomplete Grade Completion Contract. Even if the student does not enroll for additional classes at Peru State, all prior incomplete course work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester.

If the student does not fulfill contract obligations in the allotted time, unless the Dean of Graduate Programs approves an extension, the incomplete grade automatically becomes an F. Students who have filed an application for graduation are not eligible for a grade of Incomplete.

Regardless, under Department of Defense rules, any active duty member of the armed forces, their spouse or dependent seeking admission to Peru State College will be considered a resident of Nebraska if the armed forces member is deployed to a location in Nebraska.

Peru State College accepts payments from outside sources that have formally agreed to pay tuition and fees for an eligible student. These organizations include but are not limited to the Veteran’s Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, National Guard, and Americorps. Each student remains responsible for payment for all charges by the specified due date if the financial aid and/or third party process has not been completed. Peru State College may assist students in completing the required documents, but the student is responsible to ensure that all documentation, requirements, and deadlines are met.

Section 1018 codifies in statute the following requirements:

• 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:
  1. Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and any other additional costs.
  2. Estimated cost of living expenses and amount of costs above that are covered by VA Education Benefits.
  3. Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that covered individuals may be qualified to receive – if participating in title IV programs.
  4. Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.
  5. Information regarding graduation rates.
  6. Information regarding job-placement rates for graduates, if available.
  7. Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits.
  8. 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.
     1. Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.
• Personalized shopping sheets must be provided within 15 days after tuition and fees are determined for the academic year if there is a change.
• Please note that: Schools must maintain policies that,

1. Inform an enrolled covered individual of the availability of federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution.
2. Alert the individual of the potential eligibility for other federal financial aid before packaging or arranging student loans or alternative financing.
3. Prohibit automatic renewal of a covered individual in a course and/or programs.
4. Ensure each covered individual approves of the enrollment in a course.
5. 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.
6. Accommodate short absences for such services in the Armed Forces.

• Schools must provide covered individuals the requirements for graduation and a graduation timeline.
• Accredited educational institutions agree to obtain approval of the respective accrediting agency for each new course or program.
• Schools must designate an employee of the educational institution to serve as a point of contact for covered individuals and family members seeking assistance with: Academic Counseling, Financial Counseling, Disability Counseling, Other information regarding completing a course of education at the education institution.

Consistent with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, Section 103, Peru State College will not impose any penalties due to the delayed disbursement of a payment by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs on recipients of Chapter 31 and Chapter 33 VA Benefits.  Peru State College  will permit any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides Peru State College  a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33, and ending on the earlier of the following dates: 1) The date on which payment from the VA is made to the institution or 2) 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the COE (Certificate of Eligibility).

Additionally, Peru State College  will not require that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to Peru State College  due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs under chapter 31 or 33.  A Covered Individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation, or chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits, and has been verified by the school certifying official as benefit eligible.  This requirement is limited to the portion of funds paid by VA.

"GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Peru State College is glad to be continually recognized as one of the most affordable four-year schools in the nation and Nebraska. Plus, with our One Rate, Any State Program you never pay out-of-state tuition!

Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard (in regular service and reserves). Congress has given each of our armed services the ability to pay up $250 per credit hour and $4500 per year for tuition.

Any service member interested in attending Peru State College should first speak to their education service officer (ESO) or counselor within their military service prior to enrolling.

Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services. Tuition Assistance is not a loan, though some services may require repayment if you are academically deficient in a course.

Tuition Assistance covers up to 16 hours a semester, but books and other course materials are not covered.

Additional scholarships are also available for Peru State students. New and transfer undergraduate students are encouraged to review more information about scholarships and Peru State College's cost of attendance online or call the Office of Admissions at 402-872-2221.

One Stop provides a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate students. Peru State's Net Price Calculator can also be an important tool in determining your total cost of attendance.