Veterans | SMU Serve. Lead. Achieve. We are here to support prospective and current student veterans, service members and their families throughout their education journey, from admission to SMU to graduation. Veterans Financial support Veteran benefits at SMU SMU accepts the following VA education benefits. Learn more here Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill® — Active Duty (MGIB) Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Chapter 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill® - Selective Reserve (MGIB-SR) Texas’ Hazelwood benefit cannot be used at SMU as it is only offered through public institutions. How to get veteran benefits Apply through the VA: Apply for VA benefits here . If you plan to apply for Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment, complete this application . The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determine eligibility. Submit documents to SMU: After the VA determines your eligibility, submit the New Student VA Benefits Packet and attach a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Post-9/11 GI Bill® Statement of Benefits . You will need your SMU ID and password to access the form. If you do not attach your COE, you will need to email a copy to vabenefits@smu.edu before your certification can be processed. Your COE will arrive in the mail after the VA has processed your application. You can request a copy from the VA Hotline at 1-888-442-4551. Veterans and active-duty servicemembers must also submit a copy of their military transcript: CCAF (Air Force) or Joint Services Transcript (all other branches). Admission and enrollment How do I apply to SMU? Undergraduate students: Follow the steps here . There's no application fee for undergraduate U.S. military veteran applicants! Graduate students: Apply here . For more information on programs, click here Cox School of Business application Dedman School of Law application Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) students: Earn certificates designed to get you ahead in the workforce, ranging from financial planning to digital marketing. This is a great option for those who can't pursue a degree full-time. Contact vetresource@mail.smu.edu or 214-768-1086 What if I make changes to my enrollment? You must notify the VA Certifying Official of any enrollment changes during the term. If you drop a course, you will be responsible for repaying any resulting debt to the VA, SMU, or both. I was called to active-duty service and left SMU. How do I return? Undergraduate students: If you were called to active-duty service and left SMU in good academic standing, your file remains active for one year. If your service period lasted longer than two regular terms (fall, spring), you must request reactivation by submitting this document . When you are ready to return to SMU, we suggest you notify the appropriate University departments as soon as possible. Graduate students: Contact your school of record directly. Student support and services SMU is proud to have students who have served their country in the armed services. We are dedicated to your growth and well-being. From academic support to health and wellness services, the SMU family has your back. SMU has hundreds of student groups, including some that are tailored specifically to veteran students, such as SMU MilVets Veterans in Business and Veterans Law Association More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Compliance with 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f): Find out about 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f) and how SMU complies with its requirements, including cost transparency, educational plans, accreditation, and ethical recruitment. premium bootstrap themes Call us: 214-768-4348 Email us: vabenefits@smu.edu Schedule an appointment: Appointment booking Visit us: Blanton Student Services Building, Suite 100 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mailing Address: PO Box 750181 Dallas, TX 75275-0181 Delivery Address: Blanton Student Services Building, Suite 100 6185 Airline Rd Dallas, TX 75205 More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at Compliance with 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f): Find out about 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f) and how SMU complies with its requirements, including cost transparency, educational plans, accreditation, and ethical recruitment. The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 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