Veteran Student Services

On-Campus Class

As of after June 1, 2022, the VA requires that all Chapter 33 Post 9/11 and Chapter 31 VR&E students enroll in at least one in-resident class to receive full BAH/MHA. 

Additionally, if a student chooses to continue take all online classes after June 1, 2022, their GI Bill® benefits, such as monthly housing allowance, will reduce to half the national BAH/MHA rate.

Certifying Enrollment

As a military student, you are eligible for early registration. To take advantage of this, you must get advised and registered prior to that date.

Once you are registered, you must submit a Certification Request Form (CRF) to the Office of Veteran Student Services (Required each semester you are enrolled). 

This is how we know you want to use your benefits for that term, when we create a deferment page for you, and when we certify your hours with the VA. 

A deferment is necessary to prevent your classes from being dropped on payment due dates.  The deferment process is automated (As long as you have cleared the Student Financial Responsibility task on your "To Do" list.) So, as soon as we get your CRF and create the deferment page, your classes are safe from being dropped on payment due dates.

To request an enrollment certification, please follow the guidelines established below:

• If this is your first time using VA benefits at Seminole State College, please provide a copy of your certificate of eligibility, DD Form 214 (For Veterans Only), or any additional Department of Defense or VA documents.
• Submit only one CRF per term, and submit it only after you have completed the registration process and finalized your class schedule. 
• For Chapters 31 Veterans Readiness & Employment and 33 Post 9/11, the tuition payment request will not be processed until after the add/drop period.

Schedule Change

If you change your schedule in any way, (i.e. drop or add courses), that could affect your benefits and result in a debt letter from the VA. If you make any schedule changes please let us know as soon as possible by emailing vabenefits@seminolestate.edu, and if you drop or withdraw from any courses due to mitigating circumstances surrounding COVID-19.
Please reach out to us via e-mail at vabenefits@seminolestate.edu with any questions and concerns. We will be available during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.