MILITARY AND VETERANS BENEFITS

Support for Veterans and Military Members

Our motto is “Servientes Nostros Heroas,” which translates to “Serving Our Heroes.”

We understand the intricate and unique issues our military and veteran students face—and we’re here to help you. 

Our services include:

Book donations

• Admissions application assistance

• VA Education Benefit application assistance

• Transcript assistance

• Student records assistance

• Joint service transcript evaluation

• Tutoring

• Faculty advocacy

• Student Veterans Organization (SVO) assistance

Military Tuition Assistance

Military Tuition Assistance, or TA, is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

How much will Tuition Assistance pay for?

Military Tuition Assistance may pay up to 100 percent of tuition expenses. The amount cannot exceed $250 per semester credit hour or $166 per quarter credit hour up to $4,500 per federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30).

How do I receive Tuition Assistance?

Please reach out to your Education Service Officer (ESO) or a Navy Virtual Education Center (VEC) counselor to find out how to get started if you wish to use Tuition Assistance (TA).

Eligibility and application process

Each branch of the service has its own eligibility criteria and application process. Please select your branch portal below for the most up-to-date information. If you are a member of the Reserves, please select your branch.

• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marine Corps
• Florida National Guard Educational Dollars for Duty Program
• Navy

For more information about Military Tuition Assistance, check out Need Money for Higher Education? on Military OneSource.

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) provides a maximum tuition benefit of $4,000 with an annual fiscal year cap of $2,000 to eligible spouses of service members.

Find information about the MyCAA Scholarship on the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities website, including a fact sheet and a flowchart. 

Steps to Apply for VA Education Benefits

Step 1: Determine Your Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs administers a variety of educational benefit programs. Many Veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one program, and there are also programs for qualified dependents.

Visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/education_programs.asp for more information about VA education benefits.

Note:  Please reach out to your Education Service Officer (ESO) or a Navy Virtual Education Center (VEC) counselor to find out how to get started if you wish to use Tuition Assistance (TA).

Step 2: File Your Application

The best way to apply for your education benefits is online at Vets.gov.

You can also apply for education benefits by doing any of the following options:

• Visit your nearest VA regional benefit office to apply in person.
• Consult with the Military & Veterans Department at Indian River State College if assistance is needed.
• Call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551) to have the application mailed to you.

Veterans VA form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits)

• Apply online
• Download form 22-1990

Transfer of Entitlement VA form 22-1990E (Application for Family Members to Use Transferred Benefits)

• Apply online
• Download form 22-1990E

Dependent VA form 22-5490 (Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits)

• Apply online
• Download form 22-5490

Veterans VA form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)

• Apply online
• Download form 22-1995

VA form 22-5495 (Dependents’ Request for Change of Program or Place of Training

• Apply online
• Download form 22-5495

VA Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

• Apply online
• Download form 28-1900

To submit a paper application, download and complete a VA Form 28-1900 linked above and mail it to your local regional benefit office or visit one and submit in person. A VA VR&E counselor will determine if you meet the eligibility criteria. Visit the VA VR&E website for more information.

Step 3: Demonstrate Eligibility

Submit your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter and a copy of your DD214 to the IRSC Military & Veterans Services Department.

Step 4: Military Veteran Student Orientation

Register and attend an orientation.

Step 5: Submit the Memorandum of Understanding

Once you have completed the VA Orientation, print out the Memorandum of Understanding and submit it to the IRSC Veterans Affairs office.

Step 6: Register for Classes

You can visit ANY campus and advisor to get registered if you do not wish to do it online however, there is dedicated Military and Veterans Services staff located at the Massey Campus and in the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success located at the Pruitt Campus! To quickly sign-in to qless at those locations or to request contact visit the MVS LinkTree and select the corresponding button for you! Contact an MVS staff member once registered to be certified!