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The counseling services assist students in understanding their educational options for transfer and career preparation.

The counseling services' aim is to support students in their educational journey by assi sting with major and career exploration, helping to select courses, understand their educational plan, reviewing the requirements necessary to transfer or graduate with a Certificate or Associate's Degree.

New students are to:

1. Attend Admissions' New Student Orientation (NSO) presentation,
2. Enroll in the course: CLP 99 (Introduction to College Life Planning) or CLP 150A, (College and Life Planning)
3. Meet with a counselor during the registration processes (including priority registration, add/drop, withdrawal periods) and throughout the semester.

Academic Advising / Counseling

The Counselors are committed to guide and advise students to achieve their academic career pathways through academic advising and counseling. Students are encouraged to see a counselor to discuss:

• Course scheduling
• Educational planning
• Transfer requirements
• Career and Major exploration
• Financial Aid appeals and issues
• Personal issues and concerns
• College transition inquiries and processes
• ADA accommodation requests and processes
• VA educational benefits
• Academic probation issues and referrals

Other Students Support Services

• Peer Mentoring
• Non-PELL Work Study
• Clubs abd Organizations
• Tutoring

Veterans Affairs (VA) Services:

ASCC is committed to helping our U.S. military veterans, active duty, service members of the Selected Reserves, and their dependents in meeting their educational goals. New students who plan to use VA benefits must apply directly to the VA regional office at www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm. The Veteran Affairs regional office notifies students of the eligibility status. Eligible students should provide a copy of the VA Certificate of Eligibility to School Certifying Official (SCO).

Veterans Educational Assistance:

ASCC is an approved educational institution for education and training under:

• Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGlB-AD)
• CH 31 - VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
• CH 33 Post 9/11 GI BILL
• CH 33 Transfer of Entitlement (TOE)
• CH 35 - Dependent's Education Assistance
• CH 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR)

All eligible VA Students receiving VA educational benefits must attend an orientation session with the SCO if enrolled for the first time at ASCC. The SCO provides detailed information regarding eligibility requirements and authorized types of training. Only courses required for a student's degree program will be certified to VA students utilizing VA educational benefits.

Students are responsible to notify the SCO on campus of any changes in their enrollment status to avoid any overpayment from VA.

Location:
Records Office
Please visit the SCO.
Phone: (684) 699-9155

Counselors can meet with student on campus in person, or virtually through MOODLE or Google Meet.

Email: counseling@amsamoa.edu

Website: www.amsamoa.edu