VA Benefits
If you are or have been a member of the military, you or your dependents may qualify for financial assistance from your military branch, service-connected associations, or Stetson University. Active duty members and retirees should contact their branch's payroll department for information about financial assistance and relief societies within their branches. U.S. veterans are eligible to participate in the U.S. Veterans' Affairs Educational Benefits Program.
VA Benefits
Stetson University participates in the U.S. Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits Programs. The Office of Financial Aid coordinates verification with the Registrar's Office and submits the appropriate forms. Current VA programs are Chapters 30, 31, 34 (if any remaining entitlement/eligibility), 35, 1606, 1067, Post-911 GI Bill (Ch. 33) and Yellow Ribbon program. Please Note: Any scholarship provided by Stetson University (academic, talent or athletic) will be applied toward tuition and fees.
We require that you complete both the Veteran's Registration Information Form and the VA Rights and Rsponsibilities Form every year. These forms should be submitted to Stetson University's Office of FinancialﾠAid along with a certificate of eligibility (VA Form 22-0557) or award letter (VA Form 20-8993). Once we have received this form, we will notify the VA regional office of your enrollment.
Students applying for benefits for the first time must also complete a VA Request for Benefits Formﾠor apply on-line at VONAPP. Students who have received benefits at another institution and are applying for benefits at Stetson for the first time must complete a VA Change of Program/Place of Training Form. Students who have changed majors or degrees since we last certified enrollment must also complete a VA Change of Program/Place of Training Form. The form is available on-line at VONAPP.
Below are enrollment requirements for students seeking VA benefits:
- The courses taken must meet degree requirements.
- For full-time funding, undergraduates must be enrolled at least 12 credit hours per semester and graduate students must be enrolled for at least 9 credit hours. Summer session pay rate is determined by the combination of credit hours and length of classes.
- If you decide to change your courseload after your enrollment has been certified, notify Office of Financial Aid immediately as the amount of your benefits may be affected.
- All recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the Stetson University Catalog.
- You must declare a major by the time you have earned 60 credit hours.
- If you wish to add a second major or degree, request a list of VA requirements for approval three weeks prior to certification of enrollment for the next year.
- If you plan to take an independent study course during the next academic year, Stetson University must request and receive approval from the VA's state approving agency before the enrollment certification can occur.
- If you plan to attend another college or university during the summer and use VA benefits, you must first receive approval from the Office of Financial Aid. The Office of Financial Aid must sign the Transient Student Form.
Military branch contact information
Education Programs Chair
American Legion National Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(Or contact your local chapter)
Amvets National Headquarters
Attn: Scholarships
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706-4380
301.459.9600
Armed Forces Benefit Association
909 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
800.776.2322
The Army Emergency Relief Foundation National Headquarters
Department of the Army
703.960.3982
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Phone: 800.292.7777
Fax: 609.452.2259
Email: mcsf@aosi.com
U.S. Air Force Aid Society National Headquarters
Education Assistance Department
1745 Jefferson Dan's Highway, Room 2002
Arlington, VA 22202
703.607.3072 ext. 51 or contact your nearest Base Family Support Center
U.S. Coast Guard
Search for "scholarships" on the website
Veterans' Education Customer Service
800.827.1000