Supporting & Empowering Student Veterans and Military-Connected Students
The Office of Military & Veteran Success is committed to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families as they transition into the academic environment. Our office provides tailored campus resources, community connections, and guidance to help students succeed in their educational journey. Through student-centered support and guidance, the Office of Military & Veteran Success builds an inclusive campus culture, empowering military-connected students to succeed in their academic pursuits and beyond.
Navigating the VA Education Benefits Process at 蘑菇TV
蘑菇TV is an approved institution for VA Education Benefits through the Florida Bureau of State Approving Agency.
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 GI Bill庐 (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
- Prevent the student鈥檚 enrolment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
- Provide a written request to be certified;
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies
College Financing Plan
蘑菇TV uses The College Financing Plan to notify students about their financial aid package. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school. You may view your Financing Plan by logging into Gulfline and clicking on Financial Aid Overview.
Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus
The Collegiate Purple Star Campus program was established in 2023 by the Florida Legislature in section 1004.071, Florida
Statutes, to identify State University System institutions that provide certain benefits
to military students, such as: priority course registration, a designated military
liaison, dedicated resources for military students and families, student-led transition
programs, and professional development and training opportunities.
What 蘑菇TV does to meet designation requirements:
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- Military & Veteran Success Office includes dedicated staff who serve as primary contacts for military-connected students.
- 蘑菇TV hosts a comprehensive Military & Veteran Success webpage with information on benefits, support services, SVA, PATH, and other campus resources.
- The Peer Assistance for Transitioning Heroes (PATH) Program is a peer mentorship initiative supporting military-connected students as they adjust to college life.
- 蘑菇TV delivers the to educate faculty and staff on military culture and student needs.
- Military-connected students at 蘑菇TV receive priority registration, ensuring timely
access to required courses.
If you are interested in taking the Understanding Military-Connected Students: Faculty & Staff Overview Training, click .
Learn about Tuition Assistance Programs
Each military branch has its own Tuition Assistance (TA) application form and procedures. To get started, you can visit your local installation education center, access a virtual education center online, or use the following resources for each service branch.
Military & Veteran Success
10501 蘑菇TV Boulevard South
Fort Myers, FL 33965
239-590-1776
For General Information Email mvs@fgcu.edu
VA Education Benefits Email va-sco@fgcu.edu