Military, Veterans and Family

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You answered the call to serve, now reward yourself by advancing your second career through education. Our veteran affairs specialists will help make the most of your VA education benefits. Georgia Southern offers a variety of degrees and programs that match well with a military background. Put your experience toward your education.

Georgia Southern Veteran Education Benefits & Options

Military Education Credit

Many Service members are eligible for college course credit at Georgia Southern based on knowledge already gained during their time in service. Bring your JST when applying for benefits through the School Certifying Official (SCO).

VA Education Benefit Programs

These programs help maximize the educational experience of the Veteran. From application to tutoring assistance, our veterans affairs specialists will help in each step of the veterans educational experience.

Student Aid Assistance

Georgia Southern supports Veterans with benefits that will assist in reducing the cost of tuition. These programs and benefits include:

Active Duty | Reserves | National Guard

Advance your career and plan for the future while you serve. Tough training and deployments are a fact of military life. Georgia Southern offers tuition assistance, stackable degrees, and flexible schedule options to fit your needs. Apply today. All mandatory fees are waived for active-duty military!

Georgia Southern's Active Duty Education & Options

Student Aid Assistance

Georgia Southern supports active duty personnel with benefits that will assist in reducing the cost of tuition. These programs and benefits include:

Military Spouses & Family

Military spouses and family members are an important part of the military team at home and on base, but you don’t have to overlook your own education. Georgia Southern makes it easier for you to manage family and your military lifestyle — and further your education – with a variety of flexible options including stackable certificate and degree programs.

Georgia Southern Military Spouse & Family Education Benefits

Flexibility for the Family

Georgia Southern offers Certificates, Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in fields such as education and health professions. Take advantage of evening, online, or on-campus schedules and a variety of terms – from full semester to seven-week mini-mesters, four or eight week summer sessions, as a full or part time student.

VA Education Benefits & Programs

These programs ensure the military family members take full advantage of the benefits available at Georgia Southern to achieve their education goals.

Student Aid Assistance

Georgia Southern supports military family members with benefits that will assist in reducing the cost of tuition. These programs and benefits include:

Awards and Recognition

We Got your Six Award

Top Colleges and Universities 2018 award

2022-23 Military Friendly Top 10 School award

NAVPA Award

Military Times 2021 Best For Vets Colleges

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Contact Information

Military & Veteran Services
mvs@georgiasouthern.edu

Statesboro Campus Office
Centennial Building One
Phone: 912-478-6872

Armstrong Campus Office
Student Recreation Center
Phone: 912-344-3600

Liberty Campus Office
175 West Memorial Drive
Hinesville, Georgia 31313
Phone: 912-877-1906

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1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro , GA 30458
912-478-4636

11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah , GA 31419
912-478-4636

175 West Memorial Drive
Hinesville , GA 31313
912-877-1906

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