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Application Process

Application Process


Step 1: Apply for Admissions

Step 2: New Students Apply for VA Education Benefits

Transfer Students who previously used VA education benefits at another school must submit the VA form below

  • Military Service Members and Veteran's Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995
  • Dependent's (Spouse or Children) Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-5495
Step 3: Complete the MSSU Veteran Registration and Certification Form prior to every semester
  • This registration form is required prior to every semester you wish to utilize VA Education Benefits at MSSU
  • If preferred, complete the paper form and email to veterans@mssu.edu

Provide Documents


Provide the following documentation to the School Certifying Official

  • DD-214 Member 4 Copy (military service members and veterans only)
  • VA Certificate of Eligibility Letter

Additional Aid or Assistance


Free Application for Federal Student Aid (grants and student loans)

  • Apply for Financial Aid using FAFSA

VA Veteran Readiness and Employment Program (service-connected disability)

State or Federal Military Tuition Assistance (military service members)

  • Military service members must apply through their unit and/or military branch prior to every semester
  • Provide a copy of the tuition assistance authorization to the Bursar

Military Tuition Assistance


Current Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard Members can apply through their unit and/or military branch to use Federal or State Tuition Assistance. Speak to the Education Services Officer or counselor in your military branch before enrolling in school and applying for military tuition assistance. There are certain rules regarding when you are eligible to use State or Federal Tuition Assistance. If approved, provide a copy of the tuition assistance authorization to the Bursar.

Federal Tuition Assistance

State Tuition Assistance

Military Transcripts


Military transcripts can be ordered from the following websites and should be sent to MSSU Admissions

W.A.V.E. System


Chapter 1606 and Chapter 30 students must also verify their enrollment through the G.I. Bill W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) System every month they are enrolled in school in order to receive their monthly stipend from the VA. Your enrollment can be verified starting on the last calendar day of the month.

MSSU Veterans Brochure


Veterans Services Brochure

Guest Student Certification Process


Primary School is MSSU

  • Student must provide Veteran Services with a copy of their enrollment schedule at the other institution and a letter from their Academic Advisor stating the courses they are taking at the other institution are transferable and required for the degree they are seeking at MSSU.
Guest Student at MSSU
  • "Parent Letter” required from your Primary School authorizing the certification of the courses being taken at MSSU are transferable and required for the degree they are seeking at the other institution.