Military & Veteran Affairs

At Florida A&M University, we take immense pride in our commitment to those who have served our nation and their families. The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is your gateway to a wealth of resources, support, and opportunities designed exclusively for our military-connected community.

 

At Florida A&M University, we take immense pride in our commitment to those who have served our nation and their families.

 

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is your gateway to a wealth of resources, support, and opportunities designed exclusively for our military-connected community.

 

 

 

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Our Resources

We look forward to helping you achieve your educational and career goals!

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Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding

Voluntary Education Partnership  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 
Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
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Donate to Veterans Affairs

Your generous donation to Veterans Affairs ensures that we can continue to provide critical services and resources to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.  
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Financial Planning Tools for Prospective Students

The College Financing Plan is a consumer tool that participating institutions use to notify students about their financial aid package. 
Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
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The Congressman C. W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver Program

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, or the National Guard who physically reside in Florida while enrolled in the institution are eligible for a waiver of out-of-state fees. 
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The Montgomery GI Bill ®

The GI Bill in use before the Post-9/11 GI Bill. It provides a flat monthly payment (instead of a percentage) of up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans. 
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The Post-9/11 GI Bill ®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill ®  may cover 100% of tuition for up to 36 months, as well as provide a housing stipend. This benefit may be transferred to eligible spouses or dependents if the service member is still on active duty. 
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Each military branch has its own Tuition Assistance (TA) application form and procedures. To get started, you can visit your local installation education center, access a virtual education center online, or use the following resources for each service branch:

Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e)

 

In accordance with Title 38 US Code § 3679 subsection (e), and effective August 1, 2019, this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Veterans Readiness & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Within 90 days of the date when the school certifies the student’s tuition and fees, following receipt of the student’s VA Certificate of Eligibility, this school will not: 

• Prevent the student’s enrollment; 

• Assess a late penalty fee to the student; 

• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding; 

• Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

 However, to qualify for this provision, students will be required to: Provide the College with: 

 • A copy of his/her VA Certification of Eligibility (COE) - A “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website; eBenefits; OR 

• An approval letter for chapter 31 benefits, such as a VAF 28-1905 form

 
Students who need assistance with anything concerning their VA educational benefits should contact FAMU's Department of Military and Veteran Affairs at 850-412-5843 or veteranaffairs@famu.edu

 

The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

 

 

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Contact Us

Military and Veteran Affairs
Florida A&M University
1735 Wahnish Way
Tallahassee, FL 32307
P:
(850) 412-5843
F:
(850) 412-7389
E:
veteranaffairs@famu.edu