Veterans Assistance

Veterans Education Benefits

Qualified veterans and the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is a direct result of their military service may be eligible for VA educational benefits under one of the following programs while attending The University of Southern Mississippi:

  • Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active Duty/Discharged
  • Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 33: Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
  • Chapter 35: Dependents Education Assistance
  • Chapter 1606: Montgomery G.I. Bill-Selected Reserve
  • Chapter 1607: Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)

 

  1. Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
  2. If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
  3. Submit the following items to the University of Southern Mississippi VA representative in the Office of Financial Aid:

Please print out a copy of the VA Application, the VA Information Sheet and the VA Degree Plan and bring them with you to the Financial Aid Office.

 

Additional Assistance

For additional assistance regarding VA educational benefits, please contact the Veteran Administration at 1-888-442-4551 or http://www.gibill.va.gov. The VA Representative at the University of Southern Mississippi may be contacted at 601-266-4774. Assistance is given to veterans and dependents of eligible veterans to enable them to derive the maximum benefit from their veterans' educational entitlement.

  • For additional information, contact

    Brandy Cooley, V.A. Advisor
    Office of Financial Aid
    118 College Drive #5006
    Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
    (601) 266-4774
    E-mail: brandy.cooley@usm.edu
    Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.gibill.va.gov/