Education Benefits
Learn more about veterans education benefits and GI Bill information.
Maximize Your Military Education Benefits
Veterans and active-duty service members have access to a range of financial support options to make college more affordable. From GI Bill benefits and Tuition Assistance programs to the Yellow Ribbon Program and veteran-specific scholarships, there are multiple ways to cover your educational expenses. Learn how to apply, what each benefit includes, and how to combine them to reduce out-of-pocket costs and get the most from your military service.
Veterans at Ole Miss
GI Bill Benefits
Discover how the GI Bill can help you pay for college! Learn about eligibility requirements, what expenses are covered, and how to apply. Whether you qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, or other programs, we’ll help you make the most of this invaluable benefit.
Tuition Assistance Programs
Active-duty service members can take advantage of Tuition Assistance (TA) programs to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket tuition costs. Explore branch-specific policies, application steps, and how TA works alongside other benefits like the GI Bill.
Yellow Ribbon Program
If tuition costs exceed what the GI Bill covers, the Yellow Ribbon Program can help bridge the gap. Find out if your program is eligible, how to apply, and how this partnership between schools and the VA can make higher education more affordable.
Financial Aid for Veterans
Beyond military benefits, veterans have access to a wide range of scholarships, grants, and financial aid options. Get guidance on completing the FAFSA, finding veteran-specific scholarships, and accessing resources to fund your education.
Processing Your Benefits
Make sure you have all the proper documentation to have your benefits processed correctly and on time.
All forms must be typed and turned in at one time for the initial term. After the first term, only turn in TAF and Schedule for each term the student wishes to use benefits.
The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) shows eligibility for VA Benefits; a printed confirmation number will serve as a placeholder if you haven't used VA Benefits at Ole Miss before.
Please remember that students must:
- Provide the confirmation page to begin the certification process.
- This confirmation page will stand for ONE SEMESTER only.
- Turn in a COE after your first semester of benefits at Ole Miss.
- Provie a COE after you provide a confirmation number.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED TOGETHER.
Read the entire document, provide a written signature, date, and return only the top page.
> Download the Statement of Understanding PDF
Only required to be turned in once.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED TOGETHER.
Type information.
Download the Student Information Sheet PDF
Only required to be turned in once unless any information has changed (address, phone number, major, etc.).
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED TOGETHER.
Provide a curriculum or plan of study for your degree program.
Changes of Major will require the Change of Major Form, a new Student Information Sheet, an approved schedule, and a new Curriculum Sheet.
Only required to be turned in once.
TAF MUST BE EMAILED FROM ACADEMIC ADVISOR TO VETERANS@OLEMISS.EDU
Turn in typed TAF with a written signature, printed MyOleMiss schedule.
Must be typed and printed by the student, signed and approved by both the student and the student’s academic advisor, and advisor must initial the yes or no box for each class.
The TAF and schedule must be turned in EVERY SEMESTER the student wishes to receive benefits.