Military

Welcome to JSU!

Jacksonville State University has a long history of serving Military-Connected students within the surrounding communities. It is our goal to provide better access to academic success at JSU by providing resources and referrals to needed services and programs, both on and off campus, for all enrolled Service Members, Student Veterans, and Dependents.

Next Steps - Service Members

  1. All prospective students must complete the appropriate application for admission to JSU
  2. Apply for your Federal VA Educational Benefit
  3. Sign up for your specific orientation
  4. Meet with your Advisor and get registered for classes
    • Freshman - you will meet with your advisor and register for classes at Gamecock Orientation
    • Transfer - you will meet with your advisor and register for classes at Transfer Orientation
    • Adult Learner - if you are not required to go to Gamecock Orientation, or you cannot attend Transfer Orientation, contact the Senior Lead Advisor on your Admissions letter to have an advisor assigned to you
  5. Review the Adult Learner Checklist to ensure you have completed all pertinent action items
  6. Upload Military Funding documents on our site www.jsu.edu/post-trad
    • Federal VA Benefits (Post 9/11, Montgomery GI Bills, DEA) - upload Certificate of Eligibility
    • ANGEAP - fill out, sign/date, and upload application
    • Tuition Assistance - upload TA Authorization form

Next Steps - Dependents

  1. All prospective students must complete the appropriate application for admission to JSU
  2. Apply for your Federal or State VA Educational Benefit
  3. Sign up for your specific orientation
  4. Meet with your Advisor and get registered for classes
    • Freshman - you will meet with your advisor and register for classes at Gamecock Orientation
    • Transfer - you will meet with your advisor and register for classes at Transfer Orientation; if you cannot attend Transfer Orientation, contact the Senior Lead Advisor on your Admissions letter to have an advisor assigned to you
  5. Upload Military Funding documents on our site www.jsu.edu/post-trad
    • Federal VA Benefits (Post 9/11 and DEA) - upload Certificate of Eligibility
    • State GI Dependent Scholarship - submit your FERPA form digitally