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.
Processing Your Benefits
ALL CORE DOCUMENTS (Certificate of Eligibility, Statement of Understanding, Student Info Sheet, and Degree Plan) MUST BE EMAILED TOGETHER.
Make sure you have all the proper documentation to have your benefits processed correctly and on time.
All forms must be typed and submitted in one email using your Ole Miss email address for your first term. After your first term, only submit your TAF and Schedule for each term you wish to use benefits. Term Approval Forms are only accepted from academic advisors.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED TOGETHER.
The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) shows eligibility for VA Benefits; the application's confirmation page may serve as a placeholder until you receive your COE.
Please remember that students must submit a COE to VMS before your first semester using benefits at Ole Miss ends.
Read the entire document, complete the acknowledgement section on the bottom of the first page, and submit only the first page.
> Download the Statement of Understanding PDF
Only required to be submitted once.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED TOGETHER.
Download the Student Information Sheet PDF
Only required to be submitted once unless any information has changed (address, phone number, major, etc.).
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED TOGETHER.
Provide a degree plan for your degree program. Degree plans can be found in the Ole Miss Academic Catalog.
Changes of Major will require the Change of Major Form, a new Student Information Sheet, an approved schedule, and a new degree plan.
Only required to be turned in once.
TAFs MUST BE EMAILED FROM ACADEMIC ADVISOR TO VETERANS@OLEMISS.EDU
Must be typed, signed, and approved by both the student and the student’s academic advisor.
The TAF and schedule must be submitted EVERY SEMESTER the student wishes to use their benefit(s).
*It is the student's responsibility to submit a copy of their course schedule to VMS.
Out-of-state dependents whom have exhausted their GI Bill benefit(s) may continue to receive the Dependents Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship by submitting this form every term after exhausting their benefit.
To remain eligible for this scholarship, dependents MUST remain continuously enrolled in at least fall and spring semesters. Failure to enroll in fall and spring semesters will terminate use of this scholarship.
This scholarship only applies to the last degree for which GI Bill benefits were used.
Download the Dependents Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship: Exhausted Benefits Form PDF
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.
VA Work Study
Earn additional income by assisting VMS to support its student-veterans by helping to process veteran related paperwork and aiding with general inquiries about veteran benefits.