Welcome to Jacksonville State University, we are very excited to have you join our Gamecock family. We know this can be a scary and confusing time for you, we are here to make your transition to JSU as easy as possible.
We developed this brochure to inform you about potential Military Benefits that you could be eligible for and to explain how our certification process works. We highly encourage that you to check out our Benefits FAQ that will answer most of your common questions. Our staff is here to assist you and your spouse or child as they start their academic careers at JSU.
State Benefits
Alabama G.I. Dependents’ Scholarship Program (FAFSA Required)
The Alabama G.I. Dependents’ Scholarship Program is available to dependents of disabled veterans. This program helps with the cost of tuition and books. The Veteran must have entered the service in Alabama and be at least 40% disabled through the VA. For more information, visit the Alabama G.I. Dependents’ Scholarship Program website.
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program (FAFSA Required)
ANGEAP is a program established by the State of Alabama to assist the members of the Alabama National Guard with the cost of their education. Each year the state establishes a maximum dollar amount the eligible student may receive in tuition and fees. To receive ANGEAP the student must submit an application for the current year to Military & Post-Traditional Student Services for each semester enrolled.
Federal Benefits
Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserves)
Students who are part of the Air Force/Army National Guard or the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy Reserve components may qualify for this benefit. Chapter 1606 benefits are a monthly stipend paid directly to the student. For more information, visit the for Chapter 1606 website.
Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment)
This benefit is only for students who are disabled veterans. Once the veteran applies for Chapter 31, a case manager will help the veteran navigate the entire process. Benefits for Chapter 31 includes all tuition and applicable fees, a housing allowance, books, and supplies. For more information, visit the for Chapter 31 website.
Chapter 33 (Post 9/11) for Service Member and Chapter 33 Transfer of Entitlement
Chapter 33 benefits could have been earned by serving time on Active Duty or the benefits could have been transferred to the veteran’s dependent. Chapter 33 benefits include tuition and applicable fees, a book stipend, and housing allowance. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the school. The book stipend and the monthly housing allowance (MHA) is paid directly to the student’s designated bank account. The total amount of time in active military service determines the percentage that will be covered by the benefit. The percentage will be between 50 and 100. For more information, visit the Chapter 33 website.
Chapter 35 (Dependents’ Educational Assistance)
The dependent of a veteran who has a service-connected permanent and total disability (100%) or died as a result of service-connected disability may be eligible for these benefits. Chapter 35 benefits include a monthly stipend paid directly to the student. For more information, visit the Chapter 35 website.
Current Rate of All Benefits
For more information, please visit the
VA's Rate Tables - Education and Training website
How to Apply for Benefits and Required Documents
Federal Benefits
- New Students - Apply for Federal VA Educational Benefits. Print a copy of your confirmation page for your records.
- Transfer Students - Provide your most recent Certificate of Eligibility to Military & Post-Traditional Student Services
- Transient Students - JSU needs the Parent Letter from your main school.
State Benefits
*All new students are on-boarded digitally at our website. Please upload your Certificate of Eligibility, ANGEAP application, or TA Authorization on our site. If you have questions call 256-782-8838 or email us at veterans@jsu.edu.
Other Important Details
Enrollment Certification
Once we have your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), and you register for classes, you will be put in our queue to work on for your first semester. We certify enrollments in the order that you complete those tasks.
Satisfactory Academic Progress:
Students using either the Alabama GI Dependent scholarship or ANGEAP must apply for their FAFSA every year and be eligible to receive federal aid in order to use these benefits. If you are unable to receive federal aid, you will not be able to use these benefits.
Verification Of Attendance:
A monthly verification of attendance is required for the following benefits:
- Montgomery GI Bills – www.gibill.va.gov/wave or 1-877-823-2378
- Post 9/11 GI Bill – call the GI Bill hotline (1-888-442-4551) to opt in to the text message program
Discussing Va Benefits:
We cannot discuss specifics of a student’s VA benefits with any person other than the student. However, the student, parent or family member can request access to the student's educational records.
Important Contact Information
Federal VA Benefits: 1-888-442-4551
State VA Benefits: (334) 242-5077
Military & Post-Traditional Student Services:
Phone: (256)782-8838
Email: veterans@jsu.edu
Financial Aid Office:
Phone: (256)782-5006
Email:finaid@jsu.edu
Student Accounts:
Phone: (256) 782-5458
Email: studentaccounts@jsu.edu
You can also join our JSU Military Parents Facebook Group
