The FSU Student Veterans Center is the hub for the university's veteran-support programs and resources. Veterans, active military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members, and their dependents can get assistance with their federal educational benefits from the SVC. Moreover, the Student Veterans Center works to initiate, cultivate and sustain relationships between student veterans and the general student population.
Veteran Heritage
VETERANS WERE INSTRUMENTAL TO FLORIDA STATE'S FOUNDING
In 1947, large numbers of World War II veterans pursued college degrees through the GI Bill of that era and that veteran educational demand prompted the Florida legislature to convert the Florida State College for Women to coeducational Florida State University. In other words, veterans were instrumental to the establishment of FSU!
Football Team, 1947
Cheerleaders, 1950s
Credit for Military Training
SOME MILITARY TRAINING MAY QUALITY FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
While credits earned for military-connected training do not factor into the admissions process, the academic dean for the program you major in may accept some or all of that credit and apply it toward your degree requirements. Provide the Admissions office with your official military transcripts along with a copy of your DD214 (military discharge document).
Why Florida State University
THE CAMPUS CULTURE AT FLORIDA STATE IS WELCOMING TO ALL TYPES OF STUDENTS, INCLUDING STUDENT VETERANS.
Florida State actively fosters understanding of the veteran experience among the university community.
Activities for Florida State Student Veterans are designed to initiate, cultivate and sustain relationships.
Florida State empowers student veterans' integration into the general student population and local community.
The iconic Westcott Fountain is where some of Florida State's notable traditions take place.
More than three dozen veteran-centered events and activities are held each year at Florida State.
Florida State is proactive in easing veterans' shift from military service to campus life.
Student Organizations and Groups
GET INVOLVED IN CAMPUS LIFE THROUGH FSU'S VETERAN/MILITARY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS.
Student Veterans of America at fsu
The Collegiate Veterans Association is the university’s Student Veterans of America chapter (follow the CVA on Instagram) and the Veterans Student Union is an agency of Student Government that advocates for veterans’ issues and concerns. The CVA and VSU host a pregame tailgate for FSU veterans three hours before each home football game in Golden Chiefs parking lot 4, space 82.
Recurring Events
FLORIDA STATE CONDUCTS A NUMBER OF VETERAN-FOCUSED EVENTS EACH YEAR.
VETERANS KICKOFF PARTY
This signature event initiates relationships between new and returning student veterans.
MILITARY APPRECIATION GAMES
Veterans and active-military personnel are recognized during MAGs conducted by FSU Athletics during a number of sporting events each year.
Cord & coin ceremony
Every semester, honors graduating student veterans and ROTC cadets with a special ceremony where they are awarded an honor cord and commemorative "challenge" coin.
Forms
Note that a Request for Benefits Form must be submitted to the Student Veterans Center each semester.
Educational Benefits
Please be sure all your documents and materials are in order, and that your class schedule for the upcoming semester is set, before providing this information to FSU's Student Veterans Center.
