Office of Student Veteran Services
222 Criser Hall - PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000
As of August 2009, the option now exists for career service members to transfer some or all of their Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits to their dependents. Before a dependent can apply for these benefits, the service member must apply with the Department of Defense for a transfer of eligibility (TEB). You can complete the application online with U.S. Department of Defense.
Apply online at VETS.GOV.
Notate confirmation number and submission date. You will need to input this information during the following steps.
Complete the UF Enrollment Certification Request.
Student's completing this form before the fee payment deadline will be placed on tuition deferment. It is the student's responsibility to ensure tuition and fees are paid by the deadline.
Submit a copy of the certificate of eligibility to the Veterans Services Office.
Ensure copies of official transcripts from all previous institutions attended have been submitted to the UF Office of Admissions. This includes a copy of your Joint Services Transcript.
The Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans (Chapter 35). You must be the spouse, son or daughter of:
Apply online at VETS.GOV for first time using VA benefits or Form 22-5495 if transferring benefits from another institution.
Notate confirmation number and submission date. You will need to input this information during the following steps.
Complete the UF Enrollment Certification Request.
Students completing this form before the fee payment deadline will be placed on tuition deferment. It is the student's responsibility to ensure tuition and fees are paid by the deadline.
Submit a copy of the certificate of eligibility to the Veterans Services Office.
Ensure copies of official transcripts from all previous institutions attended have been submitted to the UF Office of Admissions. This includes a copy of your Joint Services Transcript.
This information is for those who have been enrolled as a UF student for more than one semester and are continuing with VA educational benefits.
Complete the UF Enrollment Certification Request every term you are requesting to utilize your VA educational benefits. This form is available online one month before the beginning of every term. If you need to update any of the information on the form after it has been submitted, contact the Veterans Services office. Do not submit an additional form.
Office of Student Veteran Services
222 Criser Hall - PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000