Jared Lyon from Student Veterans of America (SVA) was here on 7/10/17 for a Q&A.

2017-06-30T11:40:17-04:00

*RP Staff will be monitoring this discussion*

From RP Staff: We're honored to welcome Jared Lyon, CEO of Student Veterans of America (SVA), to RallyPoint for a Live Q&A. As a Navy Diver, then bachelors and masters degree graduate at Florida State and Syracuse Universities, Jared's personal experience is one to model. He's joining us to discuss education, the SVA, and his own personal journey.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 30 at 2017 12:09 PM

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No questions, PO2 Jared Lyon, just my thanks to you for your service and what you continue to do in your work for veterans.

Response by SSgt Timothy Prevost made Jun 30 at 2017 1:13 PM

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Hope you don't mind answering questions about your hardy vet beard!

Response by Capt Jimmy Santos made Jun 30 at 2017 9:06 PM

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I saw PO2 Jared Lyon speak at a US Chamber of Commerce Hire Out Heroes event a few weeks ago in Boston. Intelligent, well spoken, great advocate for post 9/11 veterans.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Jul 1 at 2017 6:32 AM

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Hi PO2 Jared Lyon, thanks for joining us on RallyPoint. Although I've heard good things about it, I have not yet been to SVA's National Conference. Is the value in attending focused on current student veterans, prospective student veterans, or both?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jul 6 at 2017 10:03 AM

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PO2 Jared Lyon: CONGRATULATIONS, PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS: ON ALL OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
WE are Very HONORED to have you with us.
I have only snorkeled (down, fairly deep, in the ocean)....What is it Like to be a NAVY DIVER?!! You must have seen some spectacular-albeit grim-sights/sites.
Also, I would love to get my masters....how difficult is it; to get one's masters, Petty Officer Second Class JARED LYON?
-With My Warmest Regards to You-
Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired: Coach/Photographer

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Jul 6 at 2017 10:52 AM

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Thanks for joining us, PO2 Jared Lyon. One of the greatest benefits we receive as service members is an education. It's hard to hear when policy recommendations are made that would potentially change our opportunities when it comes to higher ed. What do you see as the largest threat to our current benefits and how can we take action as a veteran community?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 7 at 2017 8:06 AM

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No questions, but would like to say, thank you for your service, and your dedication to helping veterans.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2017 8:59 AM

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The only SVA chapters in Hampton Roads currently are ODU and William & Mary.

What are common issues and growing pains you've seen associated with starting a new SVA chapter?
What challenges are unique to brick-and-mortar and online programs?

If you went back to Syracuse University, what changes would you prioritize within that SVA chapter?

Response by Roberto Garcia made Jul 7 at 2017 11:09 AM

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Thanks for joining us, PO2 Jared Lyon! It's great to know that service members are fortunate enough to have Student Veterans of Americans. Helping out vets with scholarships is incredibly important.

But, I'm interested in learning more about how SVA helps vets connect with their alumni network so that they may find mentorship opportunities. Are these opportunities internships that are offered to vets during college or are they leadership development programs so that they have the chance to know what career path they want to pursue? Go Noles!

Response by CPT Bob McDonald made Jul 7 at 2017 12:16 PM

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Jared, nice picture! Please describe for participants their GI Bill benefits, the importance of using them for education, and how their education transforms their life trajectory. Thanks.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2017 2:08 PM

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Hi Jared, Thanks for taking the time to join us on RP!

What key advise can you give members that are preparing to transition from active service to the "college experience" and how can they leverage SVA to find the right university and program, whether through specific chapters and/or other SVA resources?

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 7 at 2017 5:21 PM

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PO2 Jared Lyon Thanks for being a part of the Discussion on RallyPoint Jared. What kept you motivated while you were attending your undergraduate and graduate degree programs?

In your own words what is your vision as the CEO of the Students Veterans of America (SVA) Organization now and 20 years in the future?

Response by LTC Chad Storlie made Jul 7 at 2017 9:00 PM

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When will SVA take a more aggressive stance to support active military and military veteran higher education students to guide them to colleges and universities that have better outcomes. Today, military veteran higher education spending with post 9/11 GI Bill and DOD Tuition Assistance are in the lower tier of colleges and universities in terms of higher education outcomes. SVA needs to be far more aggressive to guide military veteran students to colleges and universities with better outcomes such as graduation rates, retention, low tuition, and lower student debt.

A Few Articles By Me On This Subject:
http://www.thegriffon108.com/Articles/Article-Detail/ArticleId/6108/10-Tips-for-Military-Veterans-to-Succeed-in-College
http://opslens.com/2017/01/11/veterans-higher-education-gi-bill/
https://www.thecollegepick.com/single-post/2016/11/28/US-Military-Affiliated-Students-Over-Represented-In-Poorly-Performing-Higher-Education-Institutions

10 Tips for Military Veterans to Succeed in College

Military veterans have an incredible financial benefit from their military service in the Post 9/11 GI Bill, college and university grants, and other forms of financial aid. The GI Bill gives military

Response by Cpl Kevin Partlow made Jul 8 at 2017 7:04 AM

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Good morning Jared, are there any military benefits that assist in completing a master's degree for those of us who have already used the GI bill for our Bachelor degree? Thank you in advance.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 8 at 2017 8:24 AM

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RALLYPOINT CONTINUES TO BRING THE VERY BEST IN HONORED GUEST TO ITS MEMBERS!

RP MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS - PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE RALLYPOINT LIVE Q&A WITH PO2 Jared Lyon ON JULY 10, 2017.

WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK THE REALLY GOOD QUESTIONS ABOUT EDUCATION FOR VETERANS DURING AND AFTER TRANSITION, JARED'S PERSONAL EXPERIENCES, THE STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA (SVA) INITIATIVE, LEADERSHIP, AND MUCH MORE.

PLEASE POST YOUR QUESTION TODAY:
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THE RALLYPOINT FORUM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, RETIREES, CIVILIAN RECRUITERS, CIVILIAN SUPPORTERS, AND MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS TO REACH OUT & ASK QUESTIONS TO FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF OUR COUNTRY.

YOUR GREAT PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME, APPRECIATED, AND NEEDED TO KEEP THIS TYPE OF FORUM MOVING FORWARD.

THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Hi everyone, Jared Lyon from Student Veterans of America (SVA) here, I'll be by for a Live Q&A on...

*RP Staff will be monitoring this discussion*From RP Staff: We're honored to welcome Jared Lyon, CEO of Student Veterans of America (SVA), to RallyPoint for a Live Q&A. As a Navy Diver, then bachelors and masters degree graduate at Florida State and Syracuse Universities, Jared's personal experience is one to model. He's joining us to discuss education, the SVA, and his own personal journey.

Response by MAJ Alan Reiter made Jul 8 at 2017 11:11 AM

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I have no questions but thanks for the presentation PO 2 Jared Lyon.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Jul 8 at 2017 11:17 AM

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Veterans in some of the various career fields such as Combat engineer and EOD can apply what they learned in them to a Civil Engineering degree and/or a Law Enforcemrnt degree.. Other fields can allow those who learned in them to translate their general leadership capability.. (of course first is being able to lighten up on the Military synonyms in some of them) ... At first when I went into
The Culinary field It was not too hard.. we actually had a good mix of Veterans in our groups.. it was my Veteran Comrades and the Baker Chef instructor and the Stores/
Stock instructor that interceded.. I got to where I half translated the synonyms and it seemed to work for those that had never yet served our country( between myself and my Veteran Comrades we worked to talk to our "civilian" classmates to check into being a citizen/service person. Out of 15 to 20 we got 8 that checked into being a Citizen/ Service person and 5 that actually went forward and joined... I don't recall which ones they joined or how long they stayed but I thought that was pretty good.. this was back in '79 and another period when I went back to expand into another part of hospitality management field (there some of us made our totally civilian counterparts to check into the services career field of club management and baseHousing/transient housing. Of course it seems the Military clubs have or are going the way of the prehistoric creatures due to de-emphasis of the libations../ and alcohol awareness becoming the in thing .

There are just not that many slots to translate Military trades into civilian trades..

Response by SPC Douglas Bolton made Jul 8 at 2017 11:53 AM

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PO2 Jared Lyon No real question, but as a retired educator, I thank you for what you do to help our veterans.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 8 at 2017 5:34 PM

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Background: The post-WWII GI Bill Act resulted in higher prices for education. This is akin to rental housing around military bases matching the BHA. There is an expectation by many that parents should cover their children's education expenses and that the government should cover the education costs for veterans.
PO2 Jared Lyon How would you encourage veterans and their family members to take responsibility for their education and training to launch them into follow-on careers?
Thanks for reminding me to ask a question COL Mikel J. Burroughs
FYI LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Capt Christopher Mueller Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Private RallyPoint Member SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SGT Robert George SP5 Robert Ruck SrA Christopher Wright SPC Margaret Higgins LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. LTC Private RallyPoint Member CPT Gabe Snell PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jul 8 at 2017 11:11 PM

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With the ability to transfer the Post 9/11 GI Bill, has there been a focus on finding scholarships with availability open to Veterans? If so, does your organization carry a listing of recommended scholarships to apply for?

Response by PO1 Charles Mitchell made Jul 9 at 2017 3:10 PM

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The GI bill works great if you go to a brick-and-mortar school, when will the GI-Bill give the same monetary funds for on-line school?
You get housing assistance going to a brick-and-mortar school, but not on-line.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2017 5:15 PM

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It would be helpful to hear about the current initiatives of SVA and ways that veterans in local area chapters across the US can help our transitioning service members be successful in their first two semesters of college. Also, are there any issues regarding veteran education benefits that we need to be aware of and advocate about to push for change?

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2017 1:01 AM

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Hi Jared Lyon, thanks for coming to RP and letting us old guys know what's happening in today's educational benefits. How are today's Veterans doing in our State and Private University's and Colleges in other words are they getting the support they need by their administration and their peers? Also if they've using there GI Bill and or VocRehab, how are the different States and Counties helping the? Here in California we have a State educational benefits for any Veteran who had a father or mother served in the Armed Forces and have a 0% service-connected disability by the VA and they will wave the tuition fees. This is for all UC, State, and Community Colleges. Please pass this to your Veterans who might want to come to California. Thank you for your services to our Country and our Navy sister.
Semper Fi,
James K

Response by SFC Randy Purham made Jul 10 at 2017 2:59 PM

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Jared, I am Randy Purham, I serve as the Senior Ambassador for the Student Veterans of America chapter at American Military University / American Public University System. Thanks for your time on behalf of the Student Vets. My question: With the growing trend of Veterans pursuing online education, what advice would you give to students transitioning from the virtual classroom to the workforce - in terms of staying relevent and marketable in comparison to their traditonal brick & mortar counterpart Students?

Response by TSgt Charles Palocy made Jul 10 at 2017 3:02 PM

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1. Why can't the people who are medically retired transfer their education benefits to their kids? Many of the people who are Purple Heart recipients can't transfer their benefits and do not have the attainability to transfer it. Most states give a 4 year degree for free on instate colleges

Response by TSgt Charles Palocy made Jul 10 at 2017 3:08 PM

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I am the current Chapter President of the AMU/APUS Chapter and USAF Retired, I am curious to know why veterans in large have a hard time finding good jobs. Yes, places like Walmart and other stores will offer them jobs, but what about jobs that are more inline with their experience and education? I hear words like "longevity (older) or "stability" (every vet has PTSD and is a threat" or inexperience in the private sector. How do we, through education, overcome these barriers?

Response by GySgt George Vukovich made Jul 10 at 2017 3:16 PM

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Jared, in your opinion what is the most important function 'each chapter' can perform?

Response by Joanne Maresca made Jul 10 at 2017 4:01 PM

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As a recruiter, I really want to help our veterans out. I am not a veteran, but I do understand that veterans have unique needs. Would SVA chapters welcome a civilian promoting opportunities in the civilian world?

Response by TSgt Charles Palocy made Jul 10 at 2017 4:21 PM

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hy is there a timeline in place that says when you can and can't transfer of your G.I. Bill to your wife or kids? I earned it, I should be able to give it to my wife or children whenever I decide. The only reason regulations like this would be put in place is to limit the G.I. Bill's use. Unless someone can tell me what the difference is between me transferring it two years before I ETS or two years after I ETS.

Response by SPC Alejandro Martinez made Jul 16 at 2017 8:33 AM

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Jared, if it is not too late to ask any questions, how do I find out if I still have any education benefits left, or the time to use them, and do any of these benefits include the services to find where/how I should invest my time and passion?