Transcripts and Credits
All official transcripts of prior college work must be submitted before the first day of of the first quarter of attendance.
To collect benefits, please submit a copy of your course schedule to the school certifying official each quarter. Keep in mind that it may take 4-6 weeks for payment to arrive.
Post-9/11/ GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and VR&E (Chapter 31)
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans and dependents must begin the process by submitting the appropriate application to the VA. After completion of the online application, print a copy, and submit it to the PAU School Certifying Official(SCO).
As a former or current member of the military, or a dependent or spouse you could be eligible for educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). An applicant’s eligibility for benefits is determined by the VA. For information on VA education programs see GI Bill® Comparison Tool or call the Department of Veterans Affairs toll free at 1-888-442-4551.
Palo Alto University is approved to certify eligible students with these benefits listed below.
Palo Alto University has given the National Student Clearinghouse authorization to provide online ordering service of official transcripts for its students and alumni 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Palo Alto University has given the National Student Clearinghouse authorization to provide transcript ordering via the web.
Click here to order official transcript from the National Student Clearinghouse
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.
Students and alumni may request certification of their degrees, dates of attendance, full-time enrollment, and licensing forms by completing the Degree/Enrollment Verification Form. Processing time can be up to five business days.
Please note: All requests must contain the following information. Missing information could delay a request.
Global Advancement of Counseling Excellence (GACE) is a model initiative launched by Palo Alto University to provide a partnered solution in which students are educated globally online and trained locally on-the-ground to meet the need for highly trained counseling professionals.
A component of the challenges in global mental health is the scarcity of trained professionals with a deep understanding in human behavior to provide resources that may alleviate many issues facing communities worldwide.