Veterans Education Benefits

Veterans Education Benefits

Florida Poly is proud to assist veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their family members, with their transition into academic life. The university participates in many of the veterans education benefits programs available through the Department of Veteran Affairs. The university’s Office of Financial Aid and our dedicated VA Certifying Officials are prepared to help in any way that we can.

Provide your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Office of Financial Aid and a VA Certifying Official will assist you in starting your benefits.

Location

Office of Financial Aid in the Admissions Center
Office hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

VA Certifying Officials

Carrie Mann
Lissa Pare
veterans@floridapoly.edu
1-863-874-4774

Available Veteran Benefit Programs

• Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
• Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30)
• Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
• Scholarship for Children/Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans (Florida Department of Education Program)
• Purple Heart Waiver
• Veterans Out of State Tuition and Fees Waiver

C.W. "Bill" Young Veteran Out of State Tuition Waiver Program

Florida Poly will waive out-of-state fees for the following students:

• Any honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, or the National Guard who physically resides in this state while enrolled at FL Poly; or Entitled to and uses educational assistance provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • A copy of the DD214 and Proof of Residence is required.
• Active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States residing or stationed outside of FL.
  • Proof of Active Duty status is required.

To request this waiver, please complete the C.W. "Bill" Young Veteran Out of State Tuition Waiver Request Form.

Isakson & Roe Section 1018 Requirements

Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Florida Polyechnic University is obligated to provide students receiving VA education benefits with the following information:

• Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and any other additional costs (Cost of Attendance)
• Resources for estimating costs (Net Price Calculator)
• Type and amount of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA, and financial aid offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive 
  • Federal Grants
  • Federal Loans
  • Federal Work Study
• Accepting of Transfer Credits
• Students who receive financial aid are able to view their aid on their CAMS student portal by visitng the My Financial Aid link. Accepted federal aid will then appear on the My Ledger link.
• GI BILL Comparison Tool - Florida Poly
• Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation - College Scorecard
• Graduation Rates - College Navigator
• Cohort Default Rates - College Navigator
• Job Placement/Career Outcomes

This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.