Military & Veteran Affairs

At Florida A&M University, we take immense pride in our commitment to those who have served our nation and their families. The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is your gateway to a wealth of resources, support, and opportunities designed exclusively for our military-connected community.

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At Florida A&M University, we take immense pride in our commitment to those who have served our nation and their families. The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is your gateway to a wealth of resources, support, and opportunities designed exclusively for our military-connected community.

Our Rescources: We look forward to helping you achieve your educational and career goals!

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Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding

Voluntary Education Partnership  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 
Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
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Donate to Vetrans Affairs

Your generous donation to Veterans Affairs ensures that we can continue to provide critical services and resources to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.  
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Financial Planning Tools for Prospective Students

The College Financing Plan is a consumer tool that participating institutions use to notify students about their financial aid package. 
Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
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The Congressman C. W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver Program

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, or the National Guard who physically reside in Florida while enrolled in the institution are eligible for a waiver of out-of-state fees. 
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The Montgomery GI Bill

The GI Bill in use before the Post-9/11 GI Bill. It provides a flat monthly payment (instead of a percentage) of up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans. 
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The Post-9/11 GI Bill ®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill ®  may cover 100 percent of tuition for up to 36 months, as well as provide a housing stipend. This benefit may be transferred to eligible spouses or dependents if the service member is still on active duty. 
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Forms, Paperwork, & Other Resources

Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e)

 

In compliance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Florida A&M University will not impose any penalty, including but not limited to, the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, institutional facilities/resources, or require students to borrow additional funds for which interest or other charges are assessed, on any covered individual that is unable to meet his or her financial obligations because of a delayed disbursement of funds from the Veterans Administration (VA) for tuition payment under chapter 31 or 33. Effective July 1, 2019.
 
A covered individual is any individual entitled to educational assistance for tuition payment under chapter 31, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), or chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits who has submitted to Florida A&M University:
 
  1. A certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance no later than the first day of a course of education (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the VA website –eBenefits, or VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes), and
  2. FAMU's Request for certification of Veteran Benefits to declare the individual’s intent to use the benefits for the given semester, and
  3. Payment for the remaining tuition and fee charges not covered by the anticipated VA tuition payment.
  4. Students who need assistance with anything concerning their VA educational benefits should contact FAMU's Department of Military and Veteran Affairs at 850-412-5843 or veteranaffairs@famu.edu

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Reach out to our dedicated team for personalized guidance.

  • Louis Dilbert

    Director of TRIO Educational Opportunity Center and Director of Military & Veteran Affairs
    louis.dilbert@famu.edu

  • Darryl Darby

    Program Assistant for Military & Veteran Affairs and School Certifying Official
    louis.dilbert@famu.edu

  • Lakeisha Holligan

    Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Affairs
    lakeisha.holligan@famu.edu

  • Welton Roper

    Program Assistant for Military & Veteran Affairs and TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
    welton.roper@famu.edu
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Contact Us

Military and Veteran Affairs
Florida A&M University
1735 Wahnish Way
Tallahassee, FL 32307
P:
(850) 412-5843
F:
(850) 412-7389
E:
veteranaffairs@famu.edu