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 currently participates in Veterans Affairs Program chapters 30, 31, 34, 35, 1606, and 1607. We require that you complete a Veteran's Registration Information Form. This form 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 Bulletin.
• 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.