What's New

If you are called to active duty you will need to contact this office as well as the Business office of your status.  A copy of your military orders will be necessary to process your withdrawal properly.

Effective October 1, 2007  monthly rates have been increased. See GI Bill rates page

There is a new education benefit available to certain reservists who were activated for at least 90 days after 9-11-01. We call this benefit the "Reserve Educational Assistance Program" (REAP) or Chapter 1607. General information on REAP is available in the "Question & Answers" section of the VA web site at www.gibill.va.gov You may also inquire in the VA office on your campus.

VA Work Study Available

We periodically have positions open for the VA work study program. This is a part time job and is sponsored by the Veterans Administration. It is a minimum wage paying job with no taxes involved. 20-25 hours per week doing basic data entry, helping students with VA applications and general questions. If you are currently attending at least 9 credit hours, receiving VA educational benefits and are interested please contact Debra Delaney on the West campus 407-582-1248 for an application and interview.

Fall/Spring 2008 Certification Request

Don't forget to submit your VA certification request for fall & spring classes. The earlier received the sooner we can process your claim. Keep in mind that the VA takes 4 to 6 weeks to process a new claim. You may not be able to verify your enrollment right away. Please do not submit your request unless you have completely finished registering for your classes. This way we will only have minimal transactions with the VA and less confusion.

Purple Heart

Legislation took effect at the beginning of the 2006-07 academic year, and provides a tuition fee waiver to recipients of the Purple Heart or other combat decoration superior in precedence if the recipient is enrolling in a Florida public community college or state university, and provided her or she meets specific criteria:

1. Admitted as a student in an undergraduate program of study leading to a degree or certificate.

2. Is currently, and was at the time of the military action that resulted in the awarding of the Purple Heart or other superior combat decoration, a resident of Florida.

3. Submits to the community college or university Department of Defense form (DD214), issued at the time of separation from service, as documentation that he or she has received a Purple Heart or other combat decoration superior in precedence.

To apply for this waiver of tuition fees please see your campus Business Office with a copy of your DD 214.