Veterans & Military

Admissions Support for Veterans & Military

At Florida Poly, we are proud to support those who have served our country.

We are committed to helping veterans, active-duty service members, and their families access the education benefits they’ve earned and successfully transition into academic life.

VA Certifying Officials
Carrie Mann, Lissa Pare & Tracy Eugene

863-874-4774

veterans@floridapoly.edu

Admissions Center
4549 Polytechnic Circle
Lakeland, FL 33805

Hours of Availability
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Veteran Benefits

Types of VA Educational Benefits:

How to Apply for VA Benefits:

Complete the Application for VA Education Benefits (VA Form 22-1990) online at VA.gov.
Submit your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) received from the VA to Florida Poly’s VA Certifying Official.
Enroll in your degree program.

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.
Active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States residing or stationed outside of FL.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

The Military Tuition Assistance Program pays up to 100% tuition expenses, up to $250 per credit hour. Each branch follows their own application and eligibility requirements.

How to Apply for Military Tuition Assistance:

Visit your local Educational Services Officer (ESO) or virtual education center to determine your eligibility.
Follow your branch’s application and procedures.
Submit your approved TA request to Florida Poly’s VA Certifying Official.
Enroll in your degree program.

Unearned Tuition Assistance Policy

The University will complete a calculation based on the number of weeks a student attended to determine the amount of TA a student earns. A return will be completed based on the schedule provided up through the 60% point of completion.

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 Polytechnic 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.
- Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
- Graduate 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, and Federal Work Study.
- Undergraduate Financial Aid
- Graduate Financial Aid
Accepting of Transfer Credits
Students who receive financial aid are able to view their aid on their CAMS student portal by visiting 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.

DoD Tuition Assistance (TA)

All Active-Duty Service Members (including Guard and Reserve) must contact their Education Service Officer (ESO) or Education Counselor within your branch of service prior to enrolling in any college or university. The branches are authorized to establish service specific eligibility criteria to manage TA funds.

Service Members should review the following resources to make an informed decision prior to enrolling.

College Scorecard
College Navigator
TA Decide
Cost of Attendance – Undergraduate, Graduate

TA is Third Party Billing. Student Business Services (sbs@floridapoly.edu) will need your DoD Tuition Assistance Approval Authorization form to complete the billing process.

Even though a third party is paying your tuition it remains your responsibility to make sure your account is paid by the fee payment deadline each semester.

Contact Carrie Mann, cmann@floridapoly.edu, Director of Financial Aid, if you need assistance with the following:

Information about available and appropriate academic counseling and resources
Financial aid counseling, including making informed decisions on student loan borrowing
Student support services

Unearned Tuition Assistance Policy

DoD MOU Compliance

Florida Poly refrains from providing commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.

Florida Poly refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, or engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service Member enrollments.

Florida Poly directs all Active-Duty Military Service members to speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling the student in the institution.

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