Becoming a Military Student at Seminole State

This checklist is a step-by-step guide to assist veterans who wish to begin using their VA benefits as students at Seminole State College.

Active Duty

• Apply for Tuition Assistance by following the information found on your branch's website.
  • U.S. Army
  • U.S. Marine Corps
  • U.S. Navy
  • U.S. Air and Space Force
  • U.S. Coast Guard

Florida National Guard

• Apply for Education Dollars for Duty by following the information found on the EDD website.

Veterans and Dependents Eligible for VA Educational Benefits

• Apply for or update the school information on the Department of Veterans Affairs website to use your educational benefits at Seminole State College.
  • Create a VA account or log into va.gov in order to track your benefits.
  • Provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Veteran Student Services Office.
    • Scan and email it to vabenefits@seminolestate.edu.

Everyone

• Apply for Admission to Seminole State College.
• Apply for Financial Aid.
  • Go to fafsa.gov and fill out this free federal application for financial aid—this is money available to you that is in addition to VA educational benefits or Tuition Assistance.
  • Fill out FAFSA with Seminole State College of Florida as your school.
    • The school code for the Seminole State is 001520. 
  • Note: Scholarships and Grants are “free money,” loans are not.
• Order your military training transcript.
  • Community College if the Air Force (CCAF)
  • Joint Services Transcript (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard)
• Order all college transcripts from the college’s website where you attended.
• Send all college/military transcripts to:
  • Seminole State College of Florida
  • Enrollment Services
  • 100 Weldon Blvd.
  • Sanford, FL 32773
• Get Advised (Advisor is listed in your my.seminolestate.edu portal).
• Register for classes -each class must count towards your program. Note: Military students are able to register early.
• Send all required forms (i.e., VA Certificate of Eligibility, TA funding form, DD for 214 for veterans, etc.) to vabenefits@seminolestate.edu.
• Complete a Certification Request Form (CRF).
• Get your student ID.
• Obtain a parking pass.
• Buy your books.
• Attend classes.
• Read Keys to Success.