{"id":669,"date":"2024-10-14T13:24:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T17:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/?page_id=669"},"modified":"2025-02-20T10:45:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:45:12","slug":"military-and-veteran-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/military-and-veteran-services","title":{"rendered":"Military and Veteran Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='Hero \nHero--image '>\n  <div class=\"wrapper relative\">\n    <div class=\"Hero__content flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-right\">\n      <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading Hero__title\">Military and Veteran Services<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n      <nav class=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n        <div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tHome\n<\/span><\/div>      <\/nav>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Hero__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Military-Hero-1.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Army military graduates at Georgia Southern graduation ceremony.\" data-animate data-animation=\"zoom-out\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<main id=\"content\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<nav class='Subnav Subnav--full' aria-label=\"Sub navigation\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<h2 class=\"Subnav__heading\">In This Section Menu<\/h2>\n<button class=\"Subnav__toggle\" data-height data-expand aria-expanded=\"true\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">In This Section<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n  <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list Subnav__list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/military-tuition-assistance\/\">Military Tuition Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/military-resources-hub\/\">Military Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/gi-bill-comparison-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GI Bill Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/green-zone-program\/\" title=\"Green Zone Program\">Green Zone Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/student-veterans-of-america\/\">Student Veterans of America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/science-mathematics\/departments\/military-science-rotc\/\">ROTC Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/military-tuition-assistance\/airforce-gem\/\">Air Force GEM Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/nav>\n\n\n<div class='Alert flush \n Alert--update Alert--slider' data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in\">\n\n  <div class=\" slide\">\n<div class=\"Alert__content\">\n  \n<div class=\"Alert__text flush\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading Alert__heading\">Georgia Southern now offers graduate courses at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Georgia Southern is now offering courses in select graduate programs \u2013 including the MBA \u2013 at the Army Education Centers on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"Alert__button\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/onpost\/\" class=\"link-cta \" ref=\"\">Learn More About Graduate Programs at Ft. Stewart &amp; HAAF<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"flickity-status\"><\/span>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container-sm space-sm flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n    <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Next Mission Starts Here.<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"image image--right\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Military-Friendly-23-24-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Georgia Southern received the military friendly gold award for 2023-2024 from Viqtory Media.\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Our<\/em> mission is your success.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern&#8217;s Military Resource Centers are dedicated to helping service members and veterans like you transition seamlessly into higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us guide you through the application process and beyond. Our team is here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide the support you need to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we&#8217;ll turn your military experience into a powerful force for your future.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Guided Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following video message from our Assistant Director, (Ret) Sergeant Major Bill Gammon, will guide you through available resources and processes to help you succeed as a member of the Eagle Nation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container space-sm flush\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<div class=\" \">\n<iframe class=\"Media__video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_QgTklbwvPY?enablejsapi=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share; fullscreen;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush\">\n  <div class=\"Panel Panel--description \">\n  <div class=\"block-header      \">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find us on every campus so we&#8217;re always there when you need us.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__grid is-style-Panel__grid--2 Panel__grid--2\">\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statesboro Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Military Resource Center<br><\/strong>Centennial Building One<br>Phone:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:912-478-6872\">912-478-6872<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:mvs@georgiasouthern.edu\">mvs@georgiasouthern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Armstrong Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Military Resource Center<br><\/strong>Student Recreation Center<br>Phone:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:912-344-3600\">912-344-3600<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:mvs@georgiasouthern.edu\">mvs@georgiasouthern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liberty Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Military Resource Center<br><\/strong>175 West Memorial Drive<br>Hinesville, Georgia 31313<br>Phone:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:912-877-1906\">912-877-1906<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Army Education Centers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ft. Stewart<\/strong><br>100 Knowledge Dr. <br>Fort Stewart, GA 31314&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hunter Army Airfield<\/strong><br>165 Markwell Street Building #1290 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush\">\n  <div class=\"Panel Panel--description \">\n  <div class=\"block-header      block-header--inline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equip Yourself for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good mission plan starts with the right resources. Below you will find resources to help you navigate your first semesters at Georgia Southern.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__grid is-style-Panel__grid--3 Panel__grid--3\">\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Waivers on Fees and Out-of-State Tuition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/em\/registrar\/students\/petitionforinstatetuitionfeewaivers\/\" title=\"\">waivers<\/a> on application fees and mandatory fees for our active-duty, veteran and military-connected population. We&#8217;ll also waive the residency requirement so you can qualify for in-state tuition rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine Your Funding Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a current or former member of the US military, you and your family have access to some of the best education assistance programs in the country. Explore a wide range of benefits below in our Virtual Benefits Briefing. You may even qualify for multiple benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Credit for Your Military Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Service members are eligible for college course credit at Georgia Southern based on knowledge already gained during their time in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/official.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Joint Services Transcript<\/a><\/strong><br>If you have already applied, submit your official JST to Georgia Southern for transfer credit evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/military-resources-hub\/experience-credit\"><strong>Credit for Military Experience Inquiry<\/strong><\/a><br>If you have not applied to Georgia Southern and would like to know an estimated amount of college credit you may receive for your military experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check in With Your VA Certifying Official<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The school certifying official (SCO) is&nbsp;responsible for ensuring that your enrollment is promptly and properly certified with the VA and for notifying the VA of any changes in your enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign into your <a href=\"https:\/\/my.georgiasouthern.edu\/\" title=\"\">MyGeorgiaSouthern<\/a> portal to submit a Benefits Request form, located in the Military &amp; Veteran Services block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Student Veterans of America<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a team to share the journey can make all the difference. There are SVA chapters at both Statesboro Campus and Armstrong Campus and any student currently enrolled in 黑料社 is invited to join. This includes active duty, National Guard, Reserves, veterans, military dependents and ROTC students. It also includes students who are not military-affiliated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/admissions-aid\/military-and-veterans\/student-veterans-of-america\/\" title=\"Student Veterans of America\">Student Veterans of America<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush\">\n  <div class=\"Section\">\n  <div class=\"block-header      block-header--inline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Benefits Briefing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/how-to-apply\/\"><strong>黑料社 for a New Benefit<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/#manage-your-veterans-education\"><strong>Manage Benefits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n<div class=\"Section__main flush\">\n\n<div class=\"Accordion\">\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__item\">\n\n<h3 class=\"Accordion__heading\" data-expanded=\"false\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <button class=\"Accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n    \n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">Chapter 33: Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae Benefits<\/span>\n\n\n    <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__content\">\n  <div class=\"Accordion__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"Accordion__interior flush\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<p>The Post-9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae \/ Chapter 33 helps Veterans or Family to pay for some, or all, of the cost of school or training. Using the Post-9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae, the VA will pay the tuition directly to the school, and send the student a monthly housing stipend based on location, along with $500 per semester (Spring and Fall) to aid in book fees. The student does not make any payments directly to the school with the Post-9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae. For more information, including criteria for use, see the VA\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post-9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae<\/a>&nbsp;website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__item\">\n\n<h3 class=\"Accordion__heading\" data-expanded=\"false\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <button class=\"Accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n    \n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">Chapter 31:\u00a0Vocational Rehabilitation<\/span>\n\n\n    <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__content\">\n  <div class=\"Accordion__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"Accordion__interior flush\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<p>The Vocational Rehab and Employment (VR&amp;E) program provides services to eligible Service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them prepare for a new career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9zlnBRtNDs\" title=\"Georgia Southern: Military Benefits Briefing CH 31 Vocational Rehab\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__item\">\n\n<h3 class=\"Accordion__heading\" data-expanded=\"false\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <button class=\"Accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n    \n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">Chapter 1606 &amp; 30:\u00a0Montgomery GI Bill\u00ae<\/span>\n\n\n    <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__content\">\n  <div class=\"Accordion__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"Accordion__interior flush\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<p>The Montgomery GI Bill\u00ae \u2013 Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606) provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserve. This includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Reserves. It also includes the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Payment rates are based on enrollment status and increase every October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LZauJTfwmC4\" title=\"Ch30 Benefit 黑料社\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__item\">\n\n<h3 class=\"Accordion__heading\" data-expanded=\"false\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <button class=\"Accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n    \n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">Chapter 35: Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance<\/span>\n\n\n    <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__content\">\n  <div class=\"Accordion__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"Accordion__interior flush\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a dependent spouse or child\u2014or the surviving spouse or child\u2014of a Veteran, you may qualify for Chapter 35&nbsp;(also called Chapter 35 benefits). The&nbsp;DEA&nbsp;program provides up to 36 months of education and pays the stipend directly to the student. Children who are determined eligible have until the age of 26, and spouses have up to 10 years of eligibility, at a maximum of 36 months of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VXkMZ9lazl0\" title=\"Ch35 DEA Benefit at Georgia Southern\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__item\">\n\n<h3 class=\"Accordion__heading\" data-expanded=\"false\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <button class=\"Accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n    \n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">Federal\u00a0Tuition Assistance<\/span>\n\n\n    <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__content\">\n  <div class=\"Accordion__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"Accordion__interior flush\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<p>If you are currently serving in the military, you may be eligible for funding through the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program. This program provides 16 credit hours per year of covered tuition cost.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container-sm space-sm flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n    <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still Have Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a Q&amp;A about on campus resources, G.I. 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