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Show Vets Should Apply For Benefits Now Veterans eligible for educational assistance under the GI Bill and who intend to enter Utah Technical College at Provo for the fall, 1975, quarter--should make application for their GI benefits now, according ac-cording to Anthony Famulary, director of the Utah Tech veterans program. By registering now for GI benfits, the veteran may be reasonably sure of receiving his or her entitlement in time to pay for registration, which is September 25 and 26, according to Mr. Famulary. Also, he noted, if the veteran wishes to participate in the advannce pay program, he or she must apply before August 1. Under the provisions of the advanced pay program, the student may receive one partial and one full month's check at the time of registration. A second advantage of early applications, said the veterans program director, is to insure the applicant getting his or her desired classes at Utah Tech before they fill up. With exception ex-ception of nursing and dental assisting (which are already filled for the fall quarter) all programs at Utah Tech will accept new and continuing students in the fall. Mr. Famulary warned, however, against waiting until the last minute before registration to apply for desired courses. Mr. Famulary, or a representative, will be available at his office at Utah Tech Mondays through Fridays from S a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the summerand 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the fall. (Continued on page 10 Veterans (Continued from page 11 An eligible veteran under the GI Bill is one who has served 181 consecutive days after January 31, 1955 or in the case of post-Korean War vets, those who have served a portion of their service after the above date. This may include those who have "undersirable" rated discharges. Any veteran in doubt as to his or her status, or with any questions should contact Mr. Famulary's office. The telephone number is 373-7890. |