Step 1: Apply for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
First time? Click here to apply for your COE via the VA website.
Transferring? You can transfer your benefits to FIU by filling out the VA Change of School or Program form on the VA website here.
Tuition Assistance? Follow your branch instructions listed on the Department of Defense Military Tuition Assistance website. Additional information is available on our Tuition Assistance page.
National Guard? Educational Dollars for Duty info can be found here: Florida National Guard Educational Dollars for Duty
It is important that veteran and military-affiliated students include their full name and Panther ID number with their COE so our team can update your status. Providing the VMA with a copy of your VA Certification of Eligibility (COE) can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website. This can include eBenefits or an approval/acceptance letter for chapter 31 (VR&E).
Step 2: Apply to Florida International University - become a Panther!
Step 3: Register with our office! Once you have been accepted to FIU, register with the Veteran & Military Affairs (VMA) office by filling out your Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) located within your student portal:
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Login to your my.fiu.edu account
2. Click on the "Tasks" tile
3. Click "More"
4. Click on "Confirm Military Connection"
5. Click on "Memorandum of Understanding via DocuSign"
6. Fill out the form completely and provide appropriate documentation
7. Submit
- If the MOU task is not on your To Do List please contact our office for assistance having it added on.
Step 4: Using State or Federal Education benefits? Submit an Enrollment Certification Request form so our office can process them for you.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Login to your my.fiu.edu account
2. Click on the "Student Tools" tile
3. Click on the "Student E-Forms" tile
4. Click on "Veteran and Military Affairs"
5. Click on "Veterans request for Enrollment Certification" link
6. Fill out the form completely and provide appropriate documentation
7. Submit