What's New

New GI Bill

The Post-9/11 GI Bill (also known as chapter 33 benefits) began on August 1, 2009. Eligibility may be established using active duty service performed on or after 9-11-01. You may apply online by visiting www.va.gov or you may apply in the Office of Veteran Affairs on campus. For more information please visit:

View information about the new G.I. Bill on these two websites:
(Official Site) GIBill.va.gov or Military.com

Please be advised that those students who have elected to apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33) the Veteran Affairs office on campus will require a copy of the application VA form 1990 and/or the certificate of eligibility. This will be necessary in order to process your future awards. It is suggested that those documents be turned in when you are submitting your VA certification request.

All Post 9/11 GI Bill recipients registering for classes MUST submit a VA deferment to the business office every semester. This is important so that your classes will not be dropped on the fee payment due dates. This will also allow a $500. book credit in the college book store.

If you are called to active duty you will need to contact this office as well as the Business office of your status.  A copy of your military orders will be necessary to process your withdrawal properly.

Effective August 1, 2009  monthly rates have been increased. See GI Bill rates page

VA Work Study Available

We periodically have positions open for the VA work study program. This is a part time job and is sponsored by the Veterans Administration. It is a minimum wage paying job with no taxes involved. 20-25 hours per week doing basic data entry, helping students with VA applications and general questions. If you are currently attending at least 9 credit hours, receiving VA educational benefits and are interested please contact Debra Delaney on the West campus 407-582-1248 for an application and interview.

Fall 2009-10 Certification Request

Don't forget to submit your VA certification request for fall and spring classes. The earlier received the sooner we can process your claim. Keep in mind that the VA takes 4 to 6 weeks to process a new claim. You may not be able to verify your enrollment right away. The Post 9/11 chapter 33 recipients do not verify their enrollment. Please do not submit your request unless you have completely finished registering for your classes. This way we will only have minimal transactions with the VA and less confusion.

Purple Heart

Legislation took effect at the beginning of the 2006-07 academic year, and provides a tuition fee waiver to recipients of the Purple Heart or other combat decoration superior in precedence if the recipient is enrolling in a Florida public community college or state university, and provided her or she meets specific criteria:

1. Admitted as a student in an undergraduate program of study leading to a degree or certificate.

2. Is currently, and was at the time of the military action that resulted in the awarding of the Purple Heart or other superior combat decoration, a resident of Florida.

3. Submits to the community college or university Department of Defense form (DD214), issued at the time of separation from service, as documentation that he or she has received a Purple Heart or other combat decoration superior in precedence.

To apply for this waiver of tuition fees please see your campus Business Office with a copy of your DD 214.