Military & Veterans Services

Having already answered the call to serve, it’s time to invest in your future through education — and we’re here to invest in you. Georgia Southern provides a diverse array of degrees and programs perfectly aligned with military experience, and our dedicated MVS members help you make the most of your educational benefits. 

Military Education Credit

You may be eligible for college course credit at Georgia Southern based on the knowledge you gained during your time in service. To determine the estimated amount of college credit you may receive for your military experience, access our military credit tool. In order to receive formal credit, send your official Joint Service Transcript to Georgia Southern’s Office of Admissions. 

VA and DOD Education Benefit Programs

From helping you apply your VA benefits to providing tutoring services, Georgia Southern works with you to maximize your educational experience. These programs include:

• Application for VA Benefits
• Montgomery GI Bill® / Chapter 30
• The Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33
• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)® / Chapter 35
• Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve® / Chapter 1606
• Federal Tuition Assistance
• Veteran Readiness and Employment® / Chapter 31
• Military Credentialing Assistance
• VA Work-Study Program
• Patriot Educational Fund
• Wounded Eagle Fund

Student Aid Assistance

Georgia Southern’s military scholarships and waivers for mandatory fees make costs more affordable for veterans, active duty military and their families. Explore our financial aid opportunities:

• Georgia Southern Military Scholarships
• Military Fee Waivers

Advance your career and prepare for the future as you continue to serve. We understand the challenges of military life, from demanding training to deployments. At Georgia Southern, we offer tuition assistance, stackable degrees and flexible scheduling options tailored to your needs.

Student Aid Assistance

Financial aid benefits for active duty personnel help make the cost of attendance more affordable:

• Georgia Southern Military Scholarships
• Military Fee Waivers
• Top-Up Program
• Tuition Assistance

As a military spouse or family member, you play a crucial role in supporting the military both at home and on base — but that doesn’t mean you have to put your own education on hold. Georgia Southern’s variety of learning options helps you balance family responsibilities and military life while furthering your education. From stackable certificates to flexible degree programs, we’re here to make it easier and more affordable for you to achieve your goals. 

Flexibility for the Family

Direct your future with an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or certificate from Georgia Southern. Whether you’re interested in education, business, healthcare or another area, we help you tailor your education to fit your lifestyle. Attend full or part time through evening, online or on-campus courses held over full semesters, seven-week mini-mesters, or four- or eight-week summer sessions.

VA and DOD Education Benefits and Programs

Explore the educational programs that ensure military family members access all benefits available at Georgia Southern:

• Application for VA Benefits
• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program® / Chapter 35
• The Post-9/11 GI Bill® / Chapter 33
• Montgomery GI Bill® / Chapter 30
• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)® / Chapter 35
• Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve® / Chapter 1606
• Federal TuitionTutorial Assistance
• Veteran Readiness and Employment / Chapter 31
• Military Credentialing Assistance
• VA Work-Study Program

Student Aid Assistance

We support military family members with financial benefits that assist in reducing the cost of tuition, such as:

• MyCAA
• The Landings Military Family Relief Fund
• The Lt. Col. John E. King, USMC and Mary Thomas King Memorial Scholarship
• Haywood Scholarship

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® / 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®, 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®. For more information, including criteria for use, see the VA’s Post-9/11 GI Bill® website.

The Vocational Rehab and Employment (VR&E) program provides services to eligible Service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them prepare for a new career.

The Montgomery GI Bill® – 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.

If you’re a dependent spouse or child—or the surviving spouse or child—of a Veteran, you may qualify for Chapter 35 (also called Chapter 35 benefits). The DEA 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.

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.