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Tuition AssistanceWhy FSW?Programs of Study*Tuition Assistance (TA)Tuition Assistance (TA) is a government benefit offered to service members of all branches of the Armed Forces as well as military spouses/dependents to assist with the cost of tuition. Tuition Assistance PoliciesHow to Request Tuition AssistanceRequesting Tuition Assistance is the same for all branches of the military and is outlined in the steps below. Specific information regarding the type of military Tuition Assistance you are using can be found in Branch Specific Information.Speak with your local Education Office to ensure your eligibility for Tuition Assistance.Follow their instructions for how to request Tuition Assistance for your course(s). Take note of the timeframe in which you are able to request your TA indicated in the Branch Specific Information below.After the military approves your request, submit your Tuition Authorization form to the FSW Cashiers Office at Cashiers@fsw.edu. Look for a TA credit to your account within 3-5 business days of receiving your form.Branch Specific InformationSelect your branch below for more information.Air Force & Space ForceArmyNavyMarine CorpsCoast GuardFlorida National GuardMyCAA(Military Dependents)Benefit Summary (Air Force/Space Force)The following is a summary of what Air Force and Space Force Tuition Assistance will cover. Determine your eligibility with your Education Office or on the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) portal.TA Request TimeframeNo earlier than 45 days before and no later than 7 days before the semester begins. CoverageMay cover up to $250 per credit hour. Fiscal year cap of $4,500. Maximum of 18 credit hours may be covered per fiscal year. Airmen and Guardians are limited to 124 credit hours to complete one undergraduate program. TA request timeframe: Start: 45 days before term starts End: 7 days before term starts Getting Started & MoreIf you have not previously used Tuition Assistance before, make sure to complete the How to Request Tuition Assistance section above.Visit the Air Force Virtual Education Center and ensure your account is updated with your degree program information.Ensure you request your TA 7-45 days prior to the start of the semester. FSW loads all available courses into the Air Force Virtual Education Center. If your courses are incorrect or missing, please email veteranaffairs@fsw.edu. Your TA authorization form must have all the correct course information, semester start and end dates, and your electronic signature. The authorization form should be sent to the Cashiers Office in-person or by email at Cashiers@fsw.edu.Grades for your TA courses will be automatically submitted within 30 days of the end of the semester. It is your responsibility to ensure the Air Force/Space Force receive your grades.*State, federal, or commercial entities may impose additional requirements related to obtaining credentials in a given field. Further information can be found within the individual Program descriptions in our College Catalog.

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Office of Veteran ServicesLee Campus, Taeni Hall (Building S, 1st Floor) VeteranServices@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 432-7374 Toll-free: 800-749-2322Walk-in Hours:Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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New Student Instructions

“In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:Prevent the student’s enrollment;Assess a late penalty fee to the student;Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;Provide a written request to be certified;Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies”College Financing PlanFSW uses the College Financing Plan (“Shopping Sheet”) to all prospective veteran and service members. The personalized College Financing Plan contains standardized information describing the cost of attending, and the federal and state financial aid which is available. The College Financing Plan is available through the Banner portal login. Apply for admission to the college as a degree-seeking studentPlease use promo code VETERAN to waive the application fee!Be sure to submit transcripts from ALL prior education to the Office of the Registrar. Please note: The VA requires that all prior education be assessed for credit transferability before enrollment certification. Military TranscriptsIt is important to remember that the V.A. requires FSW to receive your military education transcripts within the first two semesters if you are a veteran. After your first semester, a hold will be placed on your account, preventing you from registering for the next semester until they are received. Most branches can request their military transcripts online using the DoD Website and request them to be sent to Florida SouthWestern State College. If you served in the United States Air Force, you would need to follow the instructions HERE.Complete a FAFSA applicationYou can utilize Federal Financial Aid simultaneously with V.A. education benefits. You are also encouraged to complete the application for FSW scholarships HERE.Newly Admitted StudentsOnce accepted into FSW, you may have to complete a Placement Test and meet with an Academic Advisor. Please contact Admissions to confirm any outstanding holds and requirements. Please note: All students are considered Non-Florida residents for Residency purposes until they complete a Florida Residency Declaration and provide the appropriate documentation. Please find the Out of State Fee Waiver for Veterans and other eligible students HERE. Complete application for V.A. Education BenefitsIf you have never used your benefit before: VA.gov/education/how-to-apply/ If you have used your benefit elsewhere: va.gov/education/change-gi-bill-benefits/ (Please save the confirmation page and provide to FSW VA Office) The VA will typically send you a letter in the mail with details about your benefit within 30 days – this document is called a Certificate of Eligibility.Provide the FSW Office of Veteran Services with your Certificate of Eligibility We may also request your DD-214 (Member 4 copy).Register for ClassesA student must be working toward a degree or certificate program in order to receive VA benefits. We encourage students to work closely with their academic advisor to ensure that the classes they plan to take are required for the degree/certificate selected. Only classes required for the student's degree will be certified for VA funding. Submit a Veteran’s Deferment Request Form via your Student PortalYou must submit a Deferment Request Form every semester AND every time you register for a class or make any changes to your schedule (add/drop/withdraw). This will ensure the V.A. is notified of your enrollment and prevents your classes from being dropped due to non-payment. Deferments should be submitted as early as possible and at least one week prior to the payment deadline. Refer to the current College Catalog for dates. Log into your Student Portal The “Veteran’s Deferment Form” can be found in the “Additional Links” box. Complete the form and be sure you are choosing the correct term, then click submit. After you submit the form, you should get a confirmation in your student email saying, “Step 3/4 complete.” As the remaining 3 steps are finalized by FSW staff, you will receive 3 additional emails confirming each step as they are completed. Sign up for an “eBenefits” account HERE. eBenefits allows you to access information regarding your V.A. benefits, including remaining education benefit entitlement and V.A. payment history.

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Helpful Links for V.A. Students: GI Bill® Comparison ToolVA.govGI Bill®FAFSAGI Bill® Education FacebookLee County Veteran ServiceseBenefitsFlorida Veterans Educational BenefitsNational Center for PTSDLinkedIn for VeteransVeterans Job BankGovernment Resources: U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsFlorida Department of Veteran AffairsFlorida Veterans FoundationU.S. Social Security Administration*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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Veteran Benefits

GI Bill® Comparison ToolFor information about education benefits and an interactive comparison tool, please visit https://www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/.GI Bill® Education HotlineYou can speak to a VA education benefit customer services representative by calling 888-GIBILL1 (888-442-4551). The Education Hotline is open between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday.‘‘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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program.Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your active duty release. The 15-year time limitation for using Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits is eliminated for Veterans who left active duty on or after January 1, 2013, and qualifying dependents (Fry Scholarship children who became eligible on or after January 1, 2013, and all Fry Scholarship spouses).Based on your entitlement percent, tuition and fees are paid directly to the school for all public school in-state students. There may be some non-standard fees that the VA will not cover (e.g. parking fee). You are responsible for any amount not paid by the V.ATransfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill® BenefitsThe transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows Service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The request to transfer unused GI Bill® benefits to eligible dependents must be completed while serving as an active member of the Armed Forces. The Department of Defense (DoD) determines whether or not you can transfer benefits to your family. Once the DoD approves benefits for transfer, the new beneficiaries must apply for them HERE. Your spouseOne or more of your childrenAny combination of spouse or childFamily members must be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) and be eligible for benefits at the time of transfer to receive transferred benefits.Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30)Eligible Service members may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training you take, length of your service, your category, any college fund eligibility, and if you contributed to the $600 buy-up program. You usually have 10 years to use your MGIB benefits, but the time limit can be fewer or more years, depending on the situation.Students receiving benefits under Chapters 30 are required to verify enrollment every month by either calling 1 (877) 823-2378 or going to the WAVE system. Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)The MGIB-SR program provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components and V.A. makes the payments.You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits if you: Have a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve signed after June 30, 1985. If you are an officer, you must have agreed to serve six years in addition to your original obligation. For some types of training it is necessary to have a six-year commitment that begins after September 30, 1990.Complete your initial active duty for training (IADT).Meet the requirement to receive a high school diploma or equivalency certificate before completing IADT. You may not use 12 hours toward a college degree to meet this requirement.Remain in good standing while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit. You will also retain MGIB-SR eligibility if you were discharged from Selected Reserve service due to a disability that was not caused by misconduct. Your eligibility period may be extended if you are ordered to active duty. Your eligibility for the program normally ends the day you leave the Selected Reserve.Students receiving benefits under Chapters 1606 are required to verify enrollment every month by either calling 1 (877) 823-2378 or going to the WAVE system. Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (D.E.A.) program, also called Chapter 35, offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (D.E.A.) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.You must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:A Veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a serviceconnected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the armed forces.A Veteran who died from any cause while such permanent and total service-connected disability was in existence.A Service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.A Service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.A Service member who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability. This change is effective December 23, 2006. Additional Scholarship Opportunities for dependents:The State of Florida has a Scholarship for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans. The Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans (CSDDV) provides an award to dependent children or unmarried spouses of qualified Florida veterans. Information regarding eligibility requirements and how to apply can be found HERE.Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)Eligible Veterans and Service members may apply for either Veteran Readiness and Employment (previously known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) benefits or for Education/Career Counseling online through eBenefits. It’s simple to apply. Just follow these steps:Log in to your eBenefits accountSelect “Additional Benefits” from your DashboardSelect “Veteran Readiness and Employment Program” - be sure to read the program information and to update your contact information - and apply for either the “Veteran Readiness and Employment Program” or “Education/Career Counseling” If it is determined that you are eligible, you will be invited to attend an orientation session, in-person, at the nearest V.A. Regional OfficeService members who have a disability that began or became worse during active duty and who have not yet received a service-connected disability (S.C.D.) rating do not need to wait to apply. See VA Form 28-0588 for further instructions For Service members: Ill or injured Service members who have not yet received a S.C.D. rating do not need to wait to apply. Service members expecting a discharge that is other than dishonorable who possess a V.A. memorandum or Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) rating of 20 percent or more-as well as Service members currently going through a Physical Evaluation Board-may be eligible to receive Veteran Readiness and Employment services.*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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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F.A.Q.'s

➢ How do I get started?Please find our New Student Instructions HERE.➢ Which benefit should I use?Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD)Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)Chapter 35: Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) ➢ How do I apply for benefits?You will need to complete the V.A. Educational Benefits Application HERE. After you submit your application, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the V.A. in the mail within 30 days. Once you receive this document: Please provide the Office of Veteran Services with a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility. You will then need to request that your enrollment at FSW be certified to the V.A. by submitting a Veteran Deferment Form. V.A. benefits cannot be processed without this request. The Veteran Deferment Form is completed through your Student Portal under the Home Tab, at the bottom of the page under “additional links.”If you have used previously used your V.A. benefits at another institution, you will need to complete a Request of Change of Program or Place of Training Form:VA Form 22-1995 (For Veterans)VA Form 22-5495 (For Dependents)➢ When should students expect to receive B.A.H. (Housing Allowance) payments?Disbursement of payments varies by benefit chapter. The Department of Veteran Affairs typically pays on the first of every month for the previous month. For example, you’ll receive a check in February for the month of January, meaning that you will not receive your housing allowance until the month following your classes being certified by a School Certifying Official.For the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding payment dates and amounts, students should always contact the GI Bill® Education Hotline. They can be reached at 1-888-442-4551. ➢ How does the Veteran Deferment Form work?Students must submit a Veteran Deferment Form via their Student Portal every semester. Once the form runs through its various checks for registration, courses, and eligibility, you will be notified via email if your request was approved or denied.Please note that a deferment is not a method of payment. The deferment allows our office to extend the tuition due date, allowing the V.A. or student an extended period of time to send payment. It is the student’s responsibility to submit this form every semester AND whenever there is any kind of changes made to your schedule (add/drop/withdraw from a course). In the event that the V.A. does not pay, the student remains responsible for payment of the associated tuition and fees of their enrollment. Please click HERE for more information. ➢ What must a V.A. student do in order to receive V.A. education benefits? Students must be working toward an approved degree or certification program in order to receive V.A. benefits. Once the Veteran Deferment Form is received, Academic Advising will review the student’s schedule to ensure all classes the student plans to take are required for their chosen degree. This will avoid the possibility of overpayment for classes not required. Students will not be paid for courses repeated to earn a higher grade unless they receive a grade that is not considered “passing.”➢ Are students utilizing V.A. benefits entitled to priority registration? Yes, veterans are granted priority registration. Please see the Official College Calendar for specific dates and the most up to date information: FSW Academic Calendars. ➢ Does the V.A. Office at FSW offer Work-Study opportunities? The VA work-study allowance is available to persons receiving V.A. approved funding for at least 3/4-time basis under the following programs:Post-9/11 GI Bill®— (38 U.S.C. Chapter 33) (Veterans and transfer-of-entitlement recipients)Montgomery GI Bill®—Active Duty (38 U.S.C. Chapter 30)REAP ParticipantsMontgomery GI Bill®—Selected Reserve (10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606)Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 32)Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 35) Eligible dependents under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 may use work-study only while training in a StateNational Call to Service ParticipantsVocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program — (38 U.S.C. Chapter 31) As a work-study student, you will earn an hourly wage equal to the federal minimum wage or your State minimum wage, whichever is greater. If you are interested in applying for V.A. work-study, please reach out to Steve or Ian for more details. ➢ Will I still receive V.A. benefits if a portion of my tuition and fees is already met through state or institutional waivers? The VA is considered the last method of payment. If you are awarded a scholarship or any other aid that is specific to tuition and fees, the remaining portion is what will be reported to the V.A. when using the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. This also includes employee tuition scholarships and waivers. For example: Your tuition and fees are $1,000. You are receiving a scholarship for tuition and fees for $500. The amount our office would report to the V.A. is the remaining unpaid portion of $500. ➢ I am eligible for financial aid; can I use it alongside my V.A. benefits?Yes. We encourage all students to complete a FAFSA application. Scholarships and grants do not need to be paid back. There are additional expenses such as books, housing, etc., that financial aid can oftentimes cover when V.A. benefits do not. Our dedicated Financial Aid team is available to answer any questions you may have and assist you in explaining your options with any aid package you’ve been offered. ➢ What do I need to be aware of as a student transferring to FSW?A transfer student must have transcripts from previous colleges forwarded to Florida SouthWestern State College prior to transferring, including Military Transcripts. The Veterans Administration (V.A.) must give credit for all previous credits earned. The VA requires that we evaluate all transcripts, including the Joint Service Transcripts, within a student’s first two semesters. Failure to have the certification finalized will delay the veteran’s benefit check(s). You can find instructions on how to request your J.S.T. transcripts HERE.➢ I have used my V.A. education benefits at another institution. How do I transfer them to FSW?To change from one school or training program to another, individuals receiving benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, MGIB-AD, MGIB-SR, VEAP, or REAP will need to submit a VA Form 22-1995 “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training” to the Regional Processing Office serving your state.Individuals receiving benefits under the Dependents Educational Assistance Program will need to submit VA Form 22-5495. Upon completing these forms, please be sure to provide the Office of Veteran Services at FSW your confirmation number for our records. ➢ What is Veteran Readiness and Employment? Veteran Readiness and Employment (previously known as V.A. Vocational Rehabilitation) serves students with service-connected disabilities who need to change job fields in order to and other items necessary for attendance at FSW. The Vocational Rehabilitation Program is designed to assist veterans toward a goal in finding suitable employment. More information is available HERE. ➢ I’m in the Florida National Guard and I’ve heard they will pay for my tuition. How do I access that program? Recommended Florida National Guard enlistees may be eligible for funding under Florida's tuition assistance program Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD). Contact the Florida National Guard Education Services Office. Once approved, please provide your EDD Authorization Form to the Bursar's Office on the Lee Campus.➢ What are the Standards of Academic Progress for students utilizing V.A. benefits at FSW?Veterans are required to meet the same standards of academic progress as all students at FSW. Students are considered in Good Academic Standing if they earn and maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Students who do not maintain a 2.0 may be place on Academic Warning. Students who do not earn a cumulative or term GPA of 2.0 or higher while on Academic Warning are placed on Academic Probation for one semester and will have to work with their advisor prior to registering for future semesters. Students who do not earn a 2.0 term GPA while on Academic Probation are suspended for one semester. Students may petition their suspension to continue their enrollment by completing an Academic Progress Petition obtained from the Florida SouthWestern State College advising web-page at www.fsw.edu/advising.FSW is required to notify the VA when a student using VA education benefits has been place on Academic Suspension. The law requires that educational assistance benefits to Veterans and other eligible persons be discontinued when the student ceases to make satisfactory progress toward completion of his or her training objective. Benefits can be resumed if the student reenrolls in the same educational institution and in the same program. In other cases, benefits cannot be resumed unless VA finds that the cause of the unsatisfactory attendance, conduct or progress has been removed and the program of education or training to be pursued by the student is suitable to his or her aptitudes, interests, and abilities. In this case the student will need to reapply to use their benefits with the VA. ➢ What degrees or certificate programs can I pursue as a student under the V.A. Office at FSW? The Florida Bureau of State Approving Agency has approved Florida Southwestern State College for veteran education and training. Students must be working towards one of our degree or certificate programs in order to receive V.A. benefits. We encourage students to work closely with their academic advisor to ensure that the classes they plan to take are required for the degree/certificate selected. Only classes required for the student’s degree will be certified for V.A. funding.➢ I am using Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Does the V.A. pay for all tuition and fees?If you are receiving 100% benefit level, the V.A. will pay for all the in-state tuition charges for classes that have been approved as required for your degree or certificate program. If you are not considered at 100% benefit level, your payments will be prorated accordingly.The VA will only pay for fees that are required to be paid by all students. The tuition rate at FSW for residential classes contains a parking fee of $2 per credit hour. As of Fall 2020, this parking fee is credited to the account of students who do not use the parking facilities on campus.The VA determines that the parking fee is not something that they will pay for any student. Other non-standard fees, such as multiple attempt charges and book charges, are also not covered by the V.A. ➢ How can I find out how many months of education benefits I have remaining?You can view this information if you have an eBenefits account. You can also call the V.A. Education Benefits hotline at 888-442-4551 to receive an update on the status of your remaining eligibility.➢ What happens if I fail a class? Will I owe the V.A. money?If you fail a class, the grade you receive counts, negatively, towards graduation in your curriculum. Therefore, you are not required to repay any V.A. benefits you received for that class. You may retake the class to receive a passing grade that will count towards graduation and during that time you can receive V.A. benefits.➢ What happens if I add, drop, or withdraw from a class? In the event that you add, drop, or withdraw from a course, this information must be reported to the FSW VA Office. Students should always consult with the V.A. School Certifying Official before withdrawing from a course as there may be repercussions and debt a student may incur due to the withdraw. Withdrawals and grades of “W” are retroactive to the beginning of the term, and the V.A. does not pay for courses in which the student receives a grade of “W.”You may owe money to FSW or the Veteran Affairs Office, depending on when you add, drop, or withdraw from a course. You will be responsible for reimbursing the V.A. if an overpayment occurs. If you require assistance with a debt letter, please contact the V.A. Debt Management Center. ➢ I’m a transient student using VA education benefits. What do I need to do?Transient or Guest students using VA education benefits at FSW must provide the Veteran Services office a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility and a ‘Parent School letter’ from your home school confirming which degree program you are working towards and what classes have been approved to take at FSW. Please contact the School Certifying official at your home institution to request this information. A Florida Shines approval may be used in lieu of a Parent School letter. *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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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Details Email: Phone: (863) 674-6010 Extension: 66010 Fax: Fax Extension: Website: https://www.fsw.edu/hendryglades Location: A-116A Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br>Friday 9:30 a.m. – Noon Faculty and Staff Name Title Phone # Ext. Email Thomas Rath Campus/Center Dir. - Charlotte & HGC (941) 637-3534 13534 Email Leydis Roy Campus/Center Coord. - HGC (863) 674-6000 66000 Email

Campus Director - Charlotte

Details Email: trath@fsw.edu Phone: (941) 637-3534 Extension: 13534 Fax: (941) 637-3500 Fax Extension: Website: https://www.fsw.edu/charlotte Location: Charlotte J-125 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br>Friday 9:30 a.m. – Noon Faculty and Staff Name Title Phone # Ext. Email Elizabeth Henry Information Desk Assistant–Charlotte (PT-25hr) (941) 833-5332 55332 Email Emily Moretta Campus/Center Coord. - Charlotte (941) 637-5652 55652 Email Thomas Rath Campus/Center Dir. - Charlotte & HGC (941) 637-3534 13534 Email