Veterans Affairs
Welcome to Athens State University. As a veteran, you are entitled to certain benefits and are eligible to participate in certain programs.
Our mission is to assist active duty service members, veterans, reservists, Guardsmen, and family members with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits and services.
Begin Using Federal VA Benefits
Directions for New or Continuing Students
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
- Chapter 33 Post 9-11 GI Bill
- Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve
- Chapter 35 Dependents Education Assistance
- Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment
I want to apply for Federal VA benefits:
Apply for Federal Benefits — VA will review the application and send eligible students a Certificate of Eligibility letter.
Apply for Veterans Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) — Authorization will be provided by your VR&E Counselor.
I want to transfer benefits from my previous school:
Transfer Benefits — VA will review the application and send eligible students a Certificate of Eligibility.
New Students: Steps to Certify Your Classes to VA
- Meet with your Student Success Coach
- Submit your Certificate of Eligibility Letter to [email protected]
- Register for Classes
- Submit the Certification Request Form
- Submit the Statement of Understanding Form
- Notify [email protected] if there are any changes to your schedule or academic record after you have requested certification
Current Continuing Students: Steps to Certify Your Classes to VA
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Register for Classes
- Submit a Certification Request Certification Request Form
- Notify [email protected] if there are any changes to your schedule or academic record
Contact Information
Carolyn Carthen
Email
Phone: (256) 233-8271
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday – Friday
Sandridge Student Center
Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance
We understand that military-affiliated students face unique life circumstances like reassignment and deployment. That’s why we offer numerous courses and entire programs online, along with generous aid packages. Please find additional information below about Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance, along with steps to apply.
Tuition assistance is for courses that are part of an approved degree program eligible for Title IV Funds (tuition only, capped at the DoD rate of $250/credit hour). You are responsible for payment of any portion of tuition not included in your benefits and also for fees/other costs by payment deadlines.
Benefits are paid directly to the University by your specific branch and are applied prior to federal grants. You are required to make satisfactory academic progress by maintaining an overall 2.0 GPA on attempted hours.
Your specific branch of service can provide the date you may begin using your Tuition Assistance (TA) request. Tuition Assistance Requests (TARs) received less than seven (7) business days prior to the start of classes will not be accepted.
Active duty service members may also apply for a military tuition discount. Click here for more information and to apply.
Your Education Services Officer (ESO) can provide information and guidance on the process for requesting TA.
To Apply for TA
- Contact your Education Services Officer (ESO) prior to enrolling at Athens State University.
- Follow your specific service branch instructions on requesting TA through the appropriate branch portal.
- Email your approved TA Request document to [email protected].
Athens State University does not engage in fraudulent and aggressive recruitment of military students including, but not limited to, providing compensation to individuals for securing military enrollments or engaging in high-pressure recruitment tactics.
Active Duty Military Withdrawal Policy
Readmission Policy
Contact Information
Kelly Leigeber
Email
Phone: (256) 216-3301
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday – Friday
Founders Hall
All students wishing to receive TA should contact their ESO counselor prior to enrolling at Athens State University.
Miscellaneous Military/Government Sponsors
Submit appropriate document for approved tuition assistance, such as the SF182, to [email protected].
Approved amount will be applied as a credit to your account. The credit is a deferred payment that is invoiced to the sponsor. No exchange of money has taken place at that time. The credit amount applied is subject to change based on the amount received from the sponsor.
Any portion of tuition and fees not included in your approved documentation, or not a covered charge by the sponsor, is due by payment deadline for the semester.
Contact Information
Kelly Leigeber
Email
Phone: (256) 216-3301
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday – Friday
Founders Hall
Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program (STATE Benefits)
This is an academic scholarship program administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and applies to dependents of Alabama’s disabled veterans. Please see this link for information on eligibility requirements, to create an account and apply for benefits, or for transfer of benefits from one school to another: https://va.alabama.gov/dependents-scholarship/
Scholarship students are required by VA to complete a FAFSA for each aid year that you plan to use the scholarship. This scholarship is payer of last resort-all other scholarships and grants will be applied to your charges prior to Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship.
You will also need to fill out a Consent to the Release of Educational Records (you will be sent this document after your Certificate of Eligibility is received) and comply with Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the reversal of any applied scholarship credits.
Questions regarding the scholarship may be directed to the contact information below.
Contact Information
Kelly Leigeber
Email
Phone: (256) 216-3301
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday – Friday
Founders Hall
Athens State University does not engage in fraudulent and aggressive recruitment of military students including, but not limited to, providing compensation to individuals for securing military enrollments or engaging in high-pressure recruitment tactics.
