The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is an authorized institution to process Veterans’ Education Benefits (G.I. Bill®) to eligible students.
How to apply for the G.I. Bill® and related benefits?
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Southern Seminary adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Southern Seminary will not:
- Prevent the student’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Provide the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
- Provide written request to be certified;
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.
Eligible Veterans should first apply with the VA using their online application. You may find the information on applying for VA benefits at the following link:
Southern Seminary participates in receiving benefits under the following chapters from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
30 – Montgomery G.I. Bill® – Active Duty
31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)
33 – Post-9/11 G.I. Bill®
35 – Dependents Educational Assistance program, or DEA
1606 – Montgomery G.I. Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) | Veterans Affairs
To apply for G.I. Bill® Benefits, click here.
Required each semester: SBTS Veteran Certification Request Form
Students utilizing VA Educational Benefits must fill out the following form each semester they are enrolled in order to continue receiving VA benefits:
- SBTS Veteran Certification Request Form (must be submitted each semester**)
**We highly recommend submitting the Veteran Certification Request Form at least one month prior to the opening of billing in order to receive tuition benefits prior to the payment due date. Please allow for at least two weeks processing from the time your request is submitted to the Financial Aid Office when submitted less than 1 month prior to the start of classes.
Recommended Deadlines:
- Fall Term – June 15th
- Winter Term – November 15th
- Spring Term – December 15th
- Summer Term – April 15th
For specific questions regarding benefits, please contact the VA at 1.888.442.4551, or visit the G.I. Bill® Education and Training Home.
If you have any questions, you may contact the Financial Aid Office at 502-897-4207 or email us at financialaidva@sbts.edu.
G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
