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Serving Veterans and their Families

Welcome Veterans, Dependents, and the Community.

We're here to help 鈥� you don't have to navigate this alone.

FAQ

MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center

Veteran Transition Process

What do I need to start using my Chapter 33 9/11 GI Bill庐 benefits?

  • This is the most popular benefit for Veterans with active-duty service after September 10, 2001. It covers tuition and fees directly to the school, provides a monthly housing allowance, and offers a stipend for books.
  • A copy of your DD-214 (preferred Member 4). A DD-214 is required of all veterans using benefits. If you are still active duty, a copy of your LES is required.
  • A copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You can request your COE at . You will need an ID.ME account to log in.
  • You can upload both documents above by visiting www.mtsu.edu/military and clicking the Secure Drop button.
  • Apply and be accepted to MTSU 鈥� you will receive an email with your student ID (M#) and an MTSU email address.

What do I need to start using my Chapter 1606 benefits?

  • Chapter 1606, or the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), provides up to 36 months of education benefits for drilling Reservists and National Guard members. The VA pays a fixed monthly amount depending on how many classes you take. For example, if you are enrolled full-time, you can receive $493 per month. Part-time students get a smaller, prorated amount.
  • Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve) pays a monthly stipend directly to you to help with education and living expenses. It does not pay tuition directly to your school.
  • You can apply on at .
  • You can usually combine Chapter 1606 with other help, such as Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) or your specific state’s National Guard tuition waivers (like the 乐播传媒入口 STRONG Act)
  • A copy of your DD-214 (preferred Member 4). A DD-214 is required of all veterans using benefits.
  • A copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You can request your COE at . You will need an ID.ME account to log in.
  • You can upload both documents above by visiting www.mtsu.edu/military and clicking the Secure Drop button.

What is Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) education benefits (Chapter 31)?

  • If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, find out if you can get VR&E benefits and services鈥攍ike help exploring employment options and getting more education or training if required.
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Each Semester 鈥� After Registering for Classes

The very first time you register for classes at MTSU, reach out to the Daniels Center and request a Veterans Tab 鈥� this will be located in your Pipeline on the left side of the page. Inside your Pipeline, you will complete:

  1. Statement of Understanding and Enrollment Certification (SOU) 鈥� This notifies the Daniels Center that you want to use your benefits.
  2. Benefit User Advising Form (BUAF 鈥� Undergrad only) 鈥� Fill out your class schedule and digitally sign. It will go to your advisor for approval, then they will forward to us. For grads – we will print out your degree works and review in the Daniels Center.
  3. We take those two documents, calculate your benefits, submit to the Bursar to amend your account, and notify the VA. This process can take 10 to 14 days to complete.

Joint Service Transcript (JST)/Community College Air Force (CCAF) Prior Learning Assessment

Our Transition Manager is able to provide guidance regarding academic credit for military experience.  He is the official staff member who inputs your documents into MTSU鈥檚 system.  Army, Navy, Marine submit JST, while Air Force submit a CCAF.

. Our Transition Manager can provide guidance regarding academic credit for military experience and is the official staff member who inputs your documents into MTSU’s system.

If you are an Air Force veteran, .

Jeremy Winslett

Jeremy Winsett

Transition Manager

馃搂 [email protected]

馃摓 615-904-8146

馃搷 KUC 124

The Transition Manager also supports the mission of the Daniels Center primarily by providing assistance with Enrollment and Encouragement. As you work through the admissions process, choosing the right GI Bill庐 and major, enrolling in classes, and getting involved on campus, he is here to serve you.

Residency / In-State Tuition Based on Military-Connected Criteria

For all students within our community (active duty, veterans, and dependents), the Transition Manager will also handle your residency requests. Below are ways military-connected students may be eligible to pay the In-State Tuition Rate.

鈿狅笍 Please note: The VA does not cover out-of-state tuition rates in most situations.

Student In-State Rate Eligibility:

  • Having a DD-214 or current LES
  • Using VA Benefits, attending MTSU, and living in 乐播传媒入口
  • Joining the 乐播传媒入口 National Guard
  • Having Military Orders out of 乐播传媒入口
  • Having Military Orders to 乐播传媒入口
  • Joining the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) as a contracted Cadet

Military Residency questions? Call the Daniels Center: 615-904-8347

1- Complete the
2 – Attach DD214 and LES
(Out-of-State veterans with a 乐播传媒入口 address for Box 19A will be coded Permanent In-State if discharge date is within 3 years)

  1. Complete the 
  2. Complete and attach all required documents for VA Education Certification (to include Statement of Understanding and Enrollment Certification on Veterans Tab)
  3. Attach a Copy of proof of living in the state of 乐播传媒入口. There are four general ways to prove this (Please submit only 1):
    1. Signed lease agreement within the state
    2. Mortgage of property within the state
    3. A letter from homeowner stating student is residing with them AND a mortgage/lease/property tax document proving ownership/residence of the address
    4. If in campus housing, please indicate that on the application

  1. Complete the 
  2. Attach letter from Command stating student is an active member in the TN National Guard

A Military Service Member who has Active-Duty Military Orders out of 乐播传媒入口 but Still Maintains a 乐播传媒入口 Domicile
  1. Complete the 
  2. Attach a copy of the following:
    • Current military orders
    • Most recent LES indicating TN as State Tax designation
    • 乐播传媒入口 Driver鈥檚 License
Active-Duty Military Personnel who are Working on a College Degree at MTSU while Stationed in 乐播传媒入口 or Fort Campbell, Kentucky, then Transferring or Deploying Prior to Completing the Degree
  1. Complete the 
  2. Attach a copy of the following:
    • Current military orders
    • Most recent LES indicating student is Active Duty Status

Discuss qualification requirements with Transition Manager  

A Military Service Member who is stationed in 乐播传媒入口 or Fort Campbell, KY (for purposes other than primarily educational)
  1. Complete the 
  2. Attach a copy of the following:
    • Current military orders to 乐播传媒入口 or Fort Campbell, KY
    • Most recent LES indicating student is in Active Duty Status
    • Driver鈥檚 License

  1. Complete the 
  2. Attach a copy of your contract

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KUC 124

[email protected]

615-904-8347