Military and Veteran Services

Central State University proudly welcomes active-duty service members, veterans, and their dependents. We are honored to serve those who have served our country and are committed to providing the support you need throughout your academic journey.

Our dedicated staff is available to assist with certifying GI Bill® benefits, providing academic information related to payment assistance, and addressing other questions or concerns you may have.

We are deeply grateful to our student veterans, who work tirelessly to balance military obligations, academic responsibilities, family commitments, and so much more. Central State University is proud to stand beside you and support your success every step of the way.

The Veterans’ Affairs Office, located in the Office of the Registrar, provides assistance and registration information for veteran students. Questions related to Veterans Administration benefits, registration and study at the University should contact the office.

Veterans are afforded the same privileges and assume the same obligations as other students at Central State University. They should apply online at www.va.gov or to the nearest Veterans Administration office for a certificate of eligibility. This certificate of eligibility for training must be presented at the time of registration to the certifying official.

Eligible students have priority registration two days before general registration begins for each academic semester. The Office of the Registrar notifies all eligible students and facilitates their registration during the priority registration window.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

The Montgomery GI Bill®

The Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) is available for those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. MGIB encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (Chapter 30) and The Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606). Under Chapter 30, active duty members enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months; and are then entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation. Under Chapter 1606, a reservist/guardsman must be actively drilling and have a six-year obligation in the Selected Reserve to be eligible.

Please visit Transfer of Eligibility (TOE) to see if you can transfer your educational benefits to your spouse of eligible dependent.

If you’re the spouse or child of a Veteran who has died, is missing, or has a permanent and total service-connected disability, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program (also called Chapter 35).

Recipients of Chapter 30, 33, 35, and 1606 should contact via email CSU’s School Certifying Official (SCO) located in the Office of the Registrar at registrar@centralstate.edu.

More information on education benefits can be found by clicking one of the links below:

• Chapter 30
• Chapter 33
• Chapter 35
• Chapter 1606

All students receiving federal benefits for veterans and dependents are obligated to follow regulations of the Federal Benefits Program and those of the University. The Registrar is the certifying officer. The following University regulations are applied:

1. All veterans are required to submit a copy of their DD 214.
2. All veterans are required to submit a copy of their COE (Certificate of Eligibility).
3. All veterans must be certified each semester. It will be the veteran’s responsibility to notify the certifying officer in the Office of the Registrar of any changes in the Semester Class Schedule.
4. Veterans Affairs will not pay for courses outside of a student’s academic requirement.
5. All veterans are responsible for notifying the certifying officer of any repeated courses.
6. All veterans are required to alert the Office of the Registrar when adding a course, dropping a course, or withdrawing from the University.
7. Any veteran receiving incomplete grades (“I”) during any semester must remove those incompletes by the last day of the sixth week of the following semester enrolled.
8. All veterans are responsible for notifying the certifying officer of any transfer work.
9. Veterans’ benefits will be discontinued for any veteran student who has been required to withdraw. Recipients of Title IV and/or Veterans’ Educational Benefits will be required to complete successfully a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. A Title IV student who must repeat a course that was originally paid for with Title IV monies will be required to pay for the repeat course with the student’s own funds.
10. Students receiving VA benefits who repeat a course three or more times may incur a debt with Veterans Affairs.

Fry scholarship

If you’re the child or surviving spouse of a service member or member of the Selected Reserve who died on or after September 11, 2001, you may be eligible for the Fry Scholarship. Benefits include money for tuition, housing, books, and supplies. Fry Scholars may also be eligible for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.

Work study

Find out how our Work Study Program can help you earn money while you’re enrolled in a college, vocational school, or professional training program.

Licensing and certification tests and prep courses

Find out if you can get paid back for the costs of licensing and certification tests and preparatory courses (sometimes called “prep courses”).

National tests

Find out if you can get paid back for the costs of national tests.

Educational and career counseling for family members

Find out if you’re eligible for free educational and career counseling, resume support, and help finding a job or training program.

Career resources for military and surviving spouses

If you’re the spouse or surviving spouse of a service member or Veteran, find out if you’re eligible for the Defense Department’s Spouse Education Career Opportunities (SECO) program. And learn about other resources to help you build your career or start a small business.

Survivor and dependent compensation (DIC)

If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a Veteran, find out if you can get VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). This is a tax-free monetary benefit.

Survivors Pension

If you’re the surviving spouse or unmarried dependent child of a Veteran with wartime service, find out if you can get a VA Survivors Pension.

Home loan programs for surviving spouses

If you’re the surviving spouse of a Veteran, you may be eligible for a VA-backed home loan. Find out how to get a home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

CHAMPVA benefits

Find out if you qualify for health insurance through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). CHAMPVA is for the spouses, dependents, and survivors of Veterans and service members who meet certain requirements.

Fact Sheets

Information on education and training, and other useful information can be found on the fact sheets provided by VA.