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Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Veteran Benefits

Veteran students applying for Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) veteran affairs benefits must provide the College a certificate of eligibility or a payment letter detailing eligibility percentage and time period. Florida State College will certify Chapter 33 benefits before receipt of this required document, but information must be received before payment from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) can be applied to student’s account.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • You must provide either a certificate of eligibility or payment letter to the College.
  • Tuition will be paid directly to the College. Book funds and living allowances will pay directly to the student from VA.
  • Students applying for Chapter 33 benefits are eligible for a VA deferment once per academic year for the percentage not covered by VA.
  • Changing your schedule could result in an overpayment/underpayment by VA which could impact your living allowance amount or the availability of benefits for subsequent terms.
  • The College will estimate the amount VA is expected to pay. If VA fails to pay or pays a different amount then the student is responsible and must pay the difference.