Starting VA Benefits Checklist

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.

• 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 premium eBenefits account in order to track your benefits.
  • Provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Veterans Affairs Office.
    • Scan and email it to vabenefits@seminolestate.edu 
• Apply for Admission to Seminole State College.
• Meet with Academic Advisor.
• Register for degree-seeking classes.
• Collect required forms and documents (COE, DD-214: member 4 copy, Transient Form/Parent Letter, etc.) .
• Contact the Veterans Affairs Office on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus to:
  • Certify Enrollment.
  • Request a VA Tuition Deferment.
• Defer your tuition and fees via your MySeminoleState account.
• Get your student ID.
• Get a parking pass from the Cashier's Office at any Seminole State campus.
• Get your books and go to class.