Federal Benefits
We understand that using educational benefits at South is an important part of being a Jag Vet. Although this may be a new experience, these steps can simplify the process.
*Veterans and all service members must submit their military transcripts to use their GI Bill.
Based on your military experiences and training, you may have college credit recommendations to apply toward a degree requirement or program of study. This guide is designed to help you obtain college credit for your military training and experience, whether you are an active duty service member or a veteran.
The first step in the process is to get a copy of your military transcript. Click to get started!
**Please note, all veterans and service members must submit their military transcripts during the admissions process. You can not receive benefits for courses that you have successfully completed at another school. Learn how to submit your military transcript.
Not all VA educational benefits are the same. We encourage you to research and understand the differences among them.
Complete the application for VA Educational benefits at VA.gov.
Shortly after submitting the application, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the Veterans Administration.
You must be an admitted student to use VA educational benefits at South.
- Provide the Office of Military Services a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility.
- Create a file in the Office of Military Services by completing the Military Services Database Entry Form.
- Complete and email us a signed copy of the Acknowledgement of Student Responsibility
- Semester Benefit Request. DO THIS EVERY SEMESTER you choose to use your benefits.
This depends on the chapter of your benefit (see "Benefits" for details).
You will typically receive your stipend on the first of the month. What this means is, you will not receive your stipend until after the term has already started. For example: If the term starts on August 16th, you will receive your first stipend on September 1st. September's stipend will hit on October 1st and so on.