The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (VMA) is committed to delivering and facilitating comprehensive, success-oriented services and programs that support FIU's military-affiliated Panthers. Our mission is to aid, serve, and foster a thriving community, ensuring an exceptional FIU experience.
FIU is committed to upholding the Principles of Excellence, guidelines set forth by the U.S. government for federally funded institutions that educate service members, veterans, spouses and other family members.
- 1,468Total Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students
- 536Veterans
- 639Military Family Members
- 109Active Duty
- 87Reservists
- 97National Guard Members
Among the Best for Veteran Education
FIU is top-ranked nationally by multiple organizations for our commitment to the success of veteran and military-affiliated students. Learn more about our Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation, recently conferred by the State University System Board of Governors.
Understanding Your Education Benefits
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs is here to help you understand the education benefits you have access to through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and the state of Florida. Visit our Education Benefits page to learn more about how these benefits work at FIU and how to apply.
Priority Course Registration
Veterans, military personnel, and military family members have access to priority course registration prior to the start of the official appointment day/time registration period as determined by University officials. To take advantage of this opportunity, contact a success coach and register with the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.
Dedicated Success Coaching
Meet with a success coach who is dedicated to serving veterans and military-affiliated learners today. Your success coach will provide you with the tools necessary to navigate the transition to college life, connect you to services across the university, and support you on the path to graduation and beyond.
In the Spotlight
FIU's First Tillman Scholar
Following a 25-year career as an Airman, Duilia Mora Turner is now a Senior Fellow at the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration as the university's first Tillman Scholar. During her military tenure, Duilia served as the chief meteorologist for President Barack Obama’s Air Force One and later became the first chief of Women, Peace and Security at United States Southern Command.
Support FIU Veterans
A donation to Veteran and Military Affairs directly supports our veteran students.
Contact
All students are encouraged to submit documentation and questions to veterans@fiu.edu with their full name and Panther ID.
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs
11200 SW 8th Street, TWR 100
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-2838
veterans@fiu.edu