Student Government Association (737-1608)
The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a means for student input and involvement. It is comprised of four branches: Executive, Judicial, Senate, and Jaguar Activities Board. All student positions on faculty-student committees and the Judicial Cabinet are appointed by the SGA President. Traffic appeals are heard by the Judicial Cabinet. The Senate is the legislative body for the SGA. The Jaguar Activities Board is the primary programming board of the university. Numerous positions are available to students interested in collegiate planning and service.

Student Organizations
A complete listing of can be found in the Student Handbook.

Student Records (737-1408)
Permanent academic records are maintained by the Registrar in the Office of Student Records located on the main floor in Payne Hall. Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (often referred to as the "Buckley Amendment"), a student attending a post-secondary educational institution may examine his or her permanent record maintained by the institution to assure the accuracy of its contents. This Act also provides that no personally identifiable information will be released to any party not authorized to have access to such information without the written consent of the student.

Veterans' Affairs (737-1606).
Augusta State University maintains a full-time Office of Veterans' Affairs (OVA) to assist veterans in maximizing their educational experience. The OVA coordinates and/or monitors ASU and VA programs, policies, and procedures as they pertain to veterans. The Office of Veterans' Affairs is housed in the Registrar's office on the first floor of Payne Hall.

As students at Augusta State University, veterans and certain other persons may qualify under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, Title 38, and Chapter 106 Title 10, UNITED STATES CODE, for financial assistance from Veterans Affairs. Eligibility for such benefits must be established in accordance with policies and procedures of the VA. Interested persons are advised to investigate their eligibility early in their planning for college. Pertinent information and assistance may be obtained from the Augusta State University Office of Veterans' Affairs. New or returning students should make adequate financial provisions for one full semester from other sources, since payments from the VA are sometimes delayed.

The Office of Veterans' Affairs furnishes the Veterans Affairs certifications of enrollment. Eligible persons should establish and maintain contact with the OVA to ensure their understanding of and compliance with both VA and university policy, procedure, and requirements, thereby ensuring timely and accurate receipt of

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