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:
- Statement of Understanding and Enrollment Certification (SOU) 鈥 This notifies the Daniels Center that you want to use your benefits.
- 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.
- 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, .
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 (veterans and dependents)
- Joining the 乐播传媒入口 National Guard
- Having Military Orders out of 乐播传媒入口 (veterans and dependents)
- Having Military Orders to 乐播传媒入口 (veterans and dependents)
- Joining the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) as a contracted Cadet
Military Residency questions? Call the Daniels Center: 615-904-8347


