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Military & Veterans Education Benefits
As a military-affiliated student, you have many VA education benefit options as well as civilian financial aid options. We’re here to help you understand how to get the most out of your benefits. Our staff will certify your enrollment and help you throughout your educational journey.
Please contact an advisor if you have questions about the forms and procedures below.
Using VA Education Benefits at PBSC
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| Benefit Name | How to Apply |
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| Post 9/11GI Bill® (Chapter 33) |
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| Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB Chapters 30 and 1606) |
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| VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) |
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| Purple Heart Scholarship |
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| In-State Tuition |
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| All New Students |
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- Go to the VA website and complete Form 22-1990. The VA wants all veterans to complete the form online.
- Your Certificate of Eligibility will arrive by mail.
- Students must provide PBSC with a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility once received.
- Go to the VA website and complete Form 22-1990. The VA asks veterans to complete the form online.
- Your Certificate of Eligibility will arrive by mail.
- Fill out Form 28-1900 at www.va.gov. | Fill out form now
- The VA will then set up an appointment with your local VA vocational rehabilitation counselor
- For qualifying Florida residents who received the Purple Heart or another combat decoration superior in precedence.
- Fill out the Purple Heart Waiver Program form and submit to the PBSC Registrar's Office.
- For eligible students seeking to waive out-of-state tuition fees.
- Fill out the Veteran/Dependent Out of State Tuition Waiver Program form and submit to the PBSC Registrar's Office.
- Military Transcripts: The VA requires all veterans to request their JST or CCAF military transcripts.
- Discharge Notification: We also request a copy of your DD214.
- PBSC Form: We ask all veterans to complete the College's Veterans Certification Request form
Established Student Veterans
| Benefit Name | How to Apply |
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| Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) |
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| Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB Chapters 30 and 1606) |
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- Student veterans who have received benefits through Chapter 33, 30 or 1606 must complete Form 22-1995 when transferring from another college.
- Submit the form to PBSC's Veterans Services Department along with all PBSC-required form(s) and military transcripts:
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- Military Transcripts: The VA requires all veterans to request their JST or CCAF military transcripts.
- Discharge Notification: We also request a copy of your DD214.
- PBSC Form: We ask all veterans to complete the College's Veterans Certification Request form.
- Student veterans who have received benefits through Chapter 33, 30 or 1606 must complete Form 22-1995 when transferring from another college.
- Submit the form to PBSC's Veterans Services Department along with all PBSC-required form(s) and military transcripts:
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- Military Transcripts: The VA requires all veterans to request their JST or CCAF military transcripts.
- Discharge Notification: We also request a copy of your DD214.
- PBSC Form: We ask all veterans to complete the College's Veterans Certification Request form.
Active Duty, Reservists & National Guard
| Benefit Name | How to Apply |
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| Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Benefits Process |
Please make sure to call 561-868-3380 or email (CentralVeterans@pbsc.edu) for guidance if you have any questions or difficulties with the instructions below. Service member should review these resources to make an informed decision.
Visit your military installation’s education center or branch tuition assistance portal.
1. Apply and complete the admissions process for Palm Beach State College.
2. Meet with your campus Veterans Academic Advisor. 3. Register for courses in your program of study. 4. Complete your military branch tuition assistance voucher through its respective portal. 5. Submit your military tuition assistance voucher to the Veterans Success Center (CentralVeterans@pbsc.edu) or directly to the campus cashier’s office. |
| Education Dollars for Duty |
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Please make sure to call 561-868-3380 or email (CentralVeterans@pbsc.edu) for guidance if you have any questions or difficulties with the instructions below.
Service member should review these resources to make an informed decision.
- College Scorecard
- College Navigator
- Net Price Calculator
- Paying for College
- Tuition Assistance (TA) DECIDE
Visit your military installation’s education center or branch tuition assistance portal.
- Army Tuition Assistance Program
- Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program
- Navy College Program
- Air Force Tuition Assistance Program
- Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Program
1. Apply and complete the admissions process for Palm Beach State College.
- Submit residency documents, or if you are Active Duty and reside outside the state of Florida, complete the VA/Military out of state fee waiver.
- Submit transcripts (high school/GED, college and military).
2. Meet with your campus Veterans Academic Advisor.
3. Register for courses in your program of study.
4. Complete your military branch tuition assistance voucher through its respective portal.
5. Submit your military tuition assistance voucher to the Veterans Success Center (CentralVeterans@pbsc.edu) or directly to the campus cashier’s office.
- This is the Florida National Guard Tuition Assistance Program.
- Visit edd.dma.myflorida.com for more information.
Spouses & Children
| Benefit Name | How to Apply |
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| Post 9/11GI Bill® (Chapter 33) |
Student dependents who have received Chapter 33 benefits must complete Form 22-1990 E. Submit the form to PBSC's Veterans Services Department along with all PBSC-required form(s). Each term, dependents using GI Bill® benefits must submit PBSC's Veterans Certification Request form. |
| Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) |
Students must go to the VA website and complete Form 22-5490. The VA will then award benefits. Chapter 35-established dependents must fill out Form 22-5495 and submit it to PBSC's Veterans Services Department when transferring from another college. |
| Fry Scholarship (Amendment to Post 9/11 GI Bill) |
Provides education benefits to surviving spouses and children of service members who died in action. | Apply Now |
| Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans (CSDDV) | Provides an education award to dependent children or unremarried spouses of qualified Florida veterans. | Apply Now |
Student dependents who have received Chapter 33 benefits must complete Form 22-1990 E.
Submit the form to PBSC's Veterans Services Department along with all PBSC-required form(s).
Each term, dependents using GI Bill® benefits must submit PBSC's Veterans Certification Request form.Students must go to the VA website and complete Form 22-5490.
The VA will then award benefits.
Chapter 35-established dependents must fill out Form 22-5495 and submit it to PBSC's Veterans Services Department when transferring from another college.More Options for Financial Assistance
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Palm Beach State College offers a range of federal TRIO programs across its campuses to assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities with succeeding in their academic journeys. The TRIO Student Support Services - Veterans (SSSV) program provides extra support for veteran students.
VA Work-Study
The VA Work-Study program is an opportunity for student veterans to maintain part-time employment while pursuing their college education. Students act as liaisons between the VA, Palm Beach State College and veterans in pursuit of their education.
Scholarships
In addition to using your VA Education Benefits, you can apply for scholarships and financial aid through the Financial Aid office. PBSC scholarship Information
If you want to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to fill out a FAFSA application. Learn more about FAFSA.
Policies
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Palm Beach State College adheres to the regulations issued by the Department of Education (34 C.F.R 668.71-668.75 and 668.14) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges regarding advertising and student recruitment policy.
- PBSC recruiters do not receive bonuses or other incentives to recruit students.
- PBSC college recruiters do not perform high pressure recruitment tactics to secure student enrollments.
Benefit Provisions
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
- Prevent the student’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional
facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills
to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
- Provide a written request to be certified;
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies
Links to Veterans Websites
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- VA Education Benefits
- GI Bill
- GI Bill comparison tool
- eBenefits
- W.A.V.E - Web Automated Verification of Enrollment
- Joint Services Transcript
- Air University (AU)
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
- Education Dollars for Duty
- U.S. Army Education and Training
- U.S. Army Tuition Assistance Guide
