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Veteran and Military Family Support

Veteran Services at Pensacola State College

Since 1948, Pensacola State College has proudly served veterans and their families, honoring their commitment with dedicated support and resources.

The Veteran and Military Family Service Center (VMFSC), located in Building 6 on the Pensacola Campus, assists students with both Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) education benefits and College-specific procedures. The VMFSC helps students navigate DVA education claims and ensures compliance with all institutional reporting requirements mandated by DVA regulations.

Students using veteran benefits must follow both Pensacola State College’s academic policies for earning a degree or certificate and DVA policies and procedures. The DVA determines eligibility and the amount of education benefits awarded. Both the student and the College are required to comply with DVA regulations.

Please note: The VMFSC is a service provided by Pensacola State College and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

VMFSC Services at a Glance:

  • Personalized academic advising for veterans and military families, including course scheduling and degree planning.
  • Guidance on maximizing educational benefits for veterans and their dependents.
  • Certification of degree plans and courses in accordance with VA guidelines.
  • Assistance with SpouseWorks applications for eligible active-duty dependents.
  • Support accessing  Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD) and Tuition Assistance (TA) for Reserve and Active Duty service members.
  • Priority enrollment for veterans and military families as a gesture of appreciation.
  • Help with disability benefit applications for service-connected conditions.

Additional resources are available in the VMFSC office, and the Center is committed to offering secure, privacy-conscious online support. Students are encouraged to regularly visit the official DVA website for updates and information:

www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Veteran Benefits

Benefits For Veterans

Benefits For Veterans

GI Bill, Active Duty, Selected Reserves, Survivors & Dependents, Chapter 31, Disability Benefits

Active Duty, Selected Reserves, Survivors & Dependents, & military veterans may be eligible to receive educational benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) under the following programs for use at Pensacola State College. Contact the Military Student Services staff at Pensacola State College to see which program you may qualify for, and which may be best for your situation.

Educational Benefits

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
  • Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (MGIB) (Chapter 30)
  • Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
  • Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (Chapter 35)
  • Vocational Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E) (Chapter 31)

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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Veteran's Benefits Process

Understanding the Process

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30)

The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. If you’ve served at least 2 years on active duty, steps you need to take for using CH30 at Pensacola State College are:

  1. Ensure you are enrolled here at Pensacola State College.
    Visit the Pensacola State College Admissions website.
  2. Speak with your academic advisor to obtain a major and class schedule. As a student, your academic advisor will be here within VMFSC. Contact VMFSC for assistance with connecting you to your advisor. (850) 484-1670
  3. Complete your Statement of Understanding (SOU):

    This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated.

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the search bar, type in “Create Request.”
    3. In the box labeled “Request Type”, enter “VA” and select “OK.” Then select “OK” again.
    4. Read through the SOU and ensure that you click “Accept,” and then select “Submit.”
  4. Complete your military relationship request. This must be completed and approved before we can proceed to Step 5:

    This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated unless you change your benefits to a different chapter, such as from CH30 to CH33.

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the search bar, type “Military.” Select the task labeled “Military Relationship Setup Request.”
    3. Choose your military relationship.
    4. Identify what benefit you want to certify your classes to the VA.
    5. Add a copy of your COE here.
    6. Wait for the relationship approval before completing Step 5.
  5. Once the Military Relationship has been approved from Step 4 above, complete your Certification and Fee Deferment using the following steps:

    This step is a requirement every semester that you wish to use your benefits.

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the search bar, type “Veteran.” Select the task labeled “Veterans Administration Certification and Fee Deferment Request.”
    3. Select the academic period that you are requesting certification and deferment for.
    4. Your class schedule should appear.
    5. Select “Yes” to the question, “Are you planning to use VA Educational Benefits?”
    6. Submit Request.
  6. Ensure you provide a copy of your Military Transcripts to the school. Failure to do so will end with the inability to further certify your classes for payments using VA benefits.

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit.

  1. Ensure you are enrolled here at Pensacola State College. https://admissions.pensacolastate.edu/#
  2. Speak with your academic advisor to obtain a major and class schedule. As a student related to the military, your academic advisor will be here at VMFSC. Contact us to help connect with your advisor. (850) 484-1670
  3. Complete your Statement of Understanding (SOU):This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated
    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the search bar, type in “Create Request”.
    3. In the box labeled Request Type, enter “VA” and select “OK”. Then select “OK” again.
    4. Read through the SOU and ensure that you click “Accept” and then select “Submit”.
  4. Complete your military relationship request. This must be completed and returned approved before we can proceed to requesting Certification and Deferment:
    This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated unless you change your benefits to a different chapter (i.e., from CH1606 to CH33).

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the Search bar, type “Military”. Select the task labeled “Military Relationship Setup Request”.
    3. Choose your military relationship.
    4. Identify what benefit you want us to certify your classes to the VA.
    5. Add a copy of your COE here.
    6. Wait for the relationship approval before completing step 5.
  5. Once the Military Relationship has been approved from step 4 above, complete your Certification and Fee Deferment using the following steps:
    This step is a requirement every semester that you wish to use your benefits.

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the Search bar, type “Veteran”. Select the task labeled “Veterans Administration Certification and Fee Deferment Request”.
    3. Select the academic period that you are requesting certification and deferment for.
    4. Your class schedule should appear.
    5. Select “Yes” to the question, “Are you planning to use VA Educational Benefits?”.
    6. Submit Request.
  6. Ensure you provide a copy of your Military Transcripts to the school.  Failure to do so will end with the inability to further certify your classes for payments using VA benefits. 

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB), or Chapter 33, helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Billapter 33 recipient, you are required to be enrolled in at least one class physically if you desire to receive the full monthly stipend ($1833). If all classes are online, your monthly stipend will drop to the online rate ($1169.00) for full-time. This stipend amount was effective on 8/1/2025.

  1. Ensure you are enrolled here at Pensacola State College. https://admissions.pensacolastate.edu/#
  2. Speak with your academic advisor to obtain a major and class schedule. As a student related to the military, your academic advisor will be here at VMFSC. Contact us to help connect with your advisor. (850) 484-1670
  3. Complete your Statement of Understanding (SOU);

    This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the search bar, type in “Create Request”.
    3. In the box labeled Request Type, enter “VA” and select “OK”. Then select “OK” again.
    4. Read through the SOU and ensure that you click “Accept” and then select “Submit”.
  4. Complete your military relationship. This must be completed and returned approved before we can proceed to requesting Certification and Deferment:

    This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated unless you change your benefits to a different chapter (i.e., from CH33 to CH31)

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the Search bar, type “Military”. Select the task labeled “Military Relationship Setup Request”.
    3. Choose your military relationship.
    4. Identify what benefit you want us to certify your classes to the VA.
    5. Add a copy of your COE here.
    6. Wait for the relationship approval before completing step 5.
  5. Once the Military Relationship has been approved from step 4 above, complete your Certification and Fee Deferment using the following steps:

    This step is a requirement every semester that you wish to use your benefits.

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the Search bar, type “Veteran”. Select the task labeled “Veterans Administration Certification and Fee Deferment Request”.
    3. Select the academic period that you are requesting certification and deferment for.
    4. Your class schedule should appear.
    5. Select “Yes” to the question “Are you planning to use VA Educational Benefits?”.
    6. Submit Request.
  6. This step is for Veterans only. Ensure you provide a copy of your Military Transcripts to the school. Failure to do so will end with the inability to further certify your classes for payment using VA benefits.

Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Chapter 31

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)—formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. If you’re a service member or Veteran and have a disability that was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be able to get employment support or services to help you live as independently as possible.

  1. Ensure you are enrolled here at Pensacola State College. https://admissions.pensacolastate.edu/#
  2. Speak with your academic advisor to obtain a major and class schedule. As a student related to the military, your academic advisor will be here at VMFSC. Contact us to help # with your advisor. (850) 484-1670
  3. Complete your Statement of Understanding (SOU):This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated
    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the search bar, type in “Create Request”.
    3. In the box labeled Request Type, enter “VA” and select “OK”. Then select “OK” again.
    4. Read through the SOU and ensure that you click “Accept” and then select “Submit”.
  4. Complete your military relationship request. This must be completed and returned approved before we can proceed to requesting Certification and Deferment:


    This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated unless you change your benefits to a different chapter (i.e., from CH31 to CH33)

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the Search bar, type “Military”. Select the task labeled “Military Relationship Setup Request”.
    3. Choose your military relationship. Note: If using CH35 benefits you must provide the VA file number (usually this is the veteran’s SSN).
    4. Identify what benefit you are wanting us to certify your classes to the VA.
    5. Add a copy of your COE here.
    6. Wait for the relationship approval before completing step 5.
    7. If you are using Chapter 30, 33, 35 or 1606, please complete step 5 to ensure payments are setup and processed. All other chapters and benefits can jump to step 6 at this point.
  5. Ensure you provide a copy of your Military Transcripts to the school. Failure to do so will end with the inability to further certify your classes for payments through the use of VA benefits.

Chapter 35 Dependents

If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program. Keep reading to find out if the DEA program, also called Chapter 35, may be
able to help you pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job.As a recipient of Chapter 35 benefits, you may be eligible for the Florida Children / Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veteran Scholarship. Review the link for more information: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/CSDDV.pdf

  1. Ensure you are enrolled here at Pensacola State College. https://admissions.pensacolastate.edu/#
  2. Speak with your academic advisor to obtain a major and class schedule. As a student related to the military, your academic advisor will be here at VMFSC. Contact us for helping connect you with your advisor. (850) 484-1670
  3. Complete your Statement of Understanding (SOU):This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated
    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the search bar, type in “Create Request”.
    3. In the box labeled Request Type, enter “VA” and select “OK”. Then select “OK” again.
    4. Read through the SOU and ensure that you click “Accept” and then select “Submit”.
  4. Complete your military relationship request. This must be completed and returned approved before we can proceed to requesting
    Certification and Deferment.

    This is an initial setup only and does not need to be repeated unless you change your benefits to a different chapter (i.e., from CH35 to CH33)

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the Search bar, type “Military”. Select the task labeled “Military Relationship Setup Request”.
    3. Choose your military relationship.
    4. Identify what benefit you are wanting us to certify your classes to the VA.
    5. Add a copy of your COE here.
    6. Wait for the relationship approval before completing step 5.
  5. Once the Military Relationship has been approved from step 4 above, complete your Certification and Fee Deferment using the following steps:

    This step is a requirement every semester that you wish to use your benefits.

    1. Log in to your Workday account.
    2. In the Search bar, type “Veteran”. Select the task labeled
      “Veterans Administration Certification and Fee Deferment Request”.
    3. Select the academic period that you are requesting certification and deferment for.
    4. Your class schedule should appear.
    5. Select “Yes” to the question: Are you planning to use VA Educational Benefits.
    6. Submit Request.

SpouseWorks (Formerly MYCAA)

SpouseWorks helps military spouses turn career goals into reality by providing access to education, expert guidance and employment opportunities. Through partnerships and direct support, spouses can build skills, navigate career shifts and find work that moves with them. 

Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

If you’re the child or surviving spouse of a service member or member of the Selected Reserve who died on or after September 11, 2001, you may be eligible for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship). Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible for this VA education benefit.

Air Force

If you served in the Air Force, you can request your JSTs from http://www.credentials-inc.com/cgi-bin/dvcgitp.pgm?ALUMTRO012308

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard

If you served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, you can request your JSTs from https://jst.doded.mil/official.html 

Contact Us

Contact Us

The Pensacola State College Veteran and Military Family Service Center is located in Building 6 on the College’s main campus located on College Blvd. (9th Ave near the airport). Bldg. 6 is at the north end of the campus near the corner of 9th and Underwood.

Pensacola State College
Veteran and Military Family Service Center
1000 College Blvd.
Bldg. 6
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998

Phone: (850) 484-1670
Fax: (850) 484-1486

veterans@pensacolastate.edu

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