Welcome Veterans!
We put together a few items to help with your transition and to answer some commonly asked questions. If you are unable to find the answer you need, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Incoming Veteran Checklist
Necessary documents (all may not apply):
- DD-214 (Report of Separation)
- VA Certificate of Eligibility for Education and Training Benefits
- Official transcripts from other institutions (if transferring to SIUE)
- Military transcripts
- ACT/SAT scores (if 21 or younger)
- Most recent immunization record
- If you have a disability, please contact ACCESS. (Contact information can be found on Resources tab)
Pre-Admission Steps:
- Apply for admission.
- Application fee will be automatically waived for military. Simply say "yes" to the military identifier question on the application. If you are directed to pay at the end of the application, simply close out and your application is complete.
- Apply for financial aid through the FAFSA website. Application opens October 1st for the following academic year.
- Visit Student Financial Aid website for calculators to help determining the cost of attendance.
- Submit all transcripts, including military, and the DD-214 to the Office of the Registrar.
- Apply for VA Educational Benefits. See Educational Benefits tab for more information.
Post-Admission Steps:
- Set up an advising appointment. If you wish to identify specifically as a veteran student for advising and are an undeclared undergraduate student please mention it in your initial contact.
- Take needed placement tests.
- For state programs such as the Illinois National Guard Grant and Illinois Veterans Grant, submit letter of eligibility to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
- For the GI Bill®, fill out and submit a GI Bill® Certification Request Form with your registered classes.
a. This must be submitted every semester you choose to utilize benefits.
b. Available in the Office of the Registrar or the Military and Veteran Resource Center. The form can also be completed online. Click here for online form: GI Bill® Certification Request Form - Submit immunization records to Health Services prior to your first day of attendance.
- All students must comply with SIUE’s health insurance policy.
- Request accommodations from ACCESS, if needed.
