Military-Connected and Veterans Benefits
How to Use Your VA Education Benefits at KSU
Please navigate to the KSU VA Student Dashboard for benefit use. The dashboard houses your specific benefit information, your submitted benefits requests, as well as helpful links and announcements.
To access off campus, download the KSU VPN on your laptop or desktop. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact UITS.
The School Certifying Officials in the Office of the Registrar submit eligible enrollment to the VA for students to receive their VA education benefits. Students request use of their VA education benefits through the online Benefits Request. Please be aware of the priority dates & deadlines listed below.
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First time using VA Education Benefits at KSU
To start using VA education benefits, you must already be formally admitted to Kennesaw State University as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student. If you are a prospective student and need information about applying to Kennesaw State University, please visit KSU Admissions.
If you haven't already applied with the Department of Veterans Affairs to use VA education benefits, please plan on applying at least two months before the start of your first term at Kennesaw State University to obtain your Certificate of Eligibility.
You will be prompted to upload your VA-issued Certificate of Eligibility (COE)* through the KSU VA Student Dashboard prior to submitting a Benefits Request for the first time.
On the KSU VA Student Dashboard, click on the VA Benefits student folder to view the VA Student Dashboard. From there, click "Submit Benefits Request." To access off campus, download the KSU VPN on your laptop or desktop. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact UITS.
- No COE? Apply online at va.gov and wait for your COE.
- Already applied with the VA but haven’t received your COE? If it has been over 30 days, please call the VA Education line at 1-888-442-4551 for assistance.
*If Chapter 31 VR&E: An authorization is required and is provided by the VR&E Counselor instead of a COE.
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Continuing with your VA Education Benefits at KSU
Students must request use of their VA education benefits every semester they wish to use benefits through the online Benefits Request.
1. Register for your classes in Owl Express.
2. Submit your VA Education Benefits Request online. Click on the VA Benefits student folder to view the VA Student Dashboard. From there, click "Submit Benefits Request."
To access off campus, download the KSU VPN on your laptop or desktop. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact UITS.
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Transient Student
If you are a transient (guest) student here at KSU seeking a degree at another institution, please contact your designated KSU School Certifying Official for information. Our office will need a Parent Letter from your home institution.
Out-of-State Tuition Classification: All students using VA education benefits are eligible for in-state tuition rates, either through reclassification from out-of-state to in-state or through an out-of-state waiver. If you are classified as out-of-state for tuition purposes as stated on your KSU acceptance letter and plan to take any on-campus courses, you must complete a tuition classification review and/or waiver application with the Tuition Classification Team.