Veteran Services

Apply Online Here 

Call 1-888-GI BILL® (1-888-442-4551)

Visit your nearest VA regional office to apply in person.
Muskogee, OK – 1(888-442-4551)

After you have applied:

Your application for the GI Bill® may take thirty days or more for the VA to process. Once your application has been accepted, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).  The (COE) will include the type of Education Benefit you are receiving and how many months you are eligible to receive the benefit.

Montgomery GI Bill® – Chapter 30

• If you have at least two years of active duty you may be eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
• Montgomery GI Bill students are required to verify attendance each month through W.A.V.E. portal or by calling 1(877-VA-ECERT).

Post 9/11 GI Bill® – Chapter 33

• If you have served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
• Post 9/11 GI Bill® students who receive the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify enrollment at the end of each month.
• How to Verify Monthly Enrollment

Survivors and Dependents Assistance Program – Chapter 35 

If you’re a child or spouse of a Veteran or service member you may be eligible to receive DEA benefits for school or job training.

Select Reserves – Chapter 1606            

If you are a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit.

Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve students are required to verify attendance each month through the W.A.V.E portal or by calling 1(877-VA-ECERT).

W.A.V.E (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) portal

Veteran Readiness and Employment – Chapter 31

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be eligible for VR&E benefits.

Congratulations on your decision to start your education journey!  You can apply for your GI Bill® benefits before admittance to SE or enrollment in classes.   We encourage you to apply early, VA may take a few weeks to process your application.

Have you been admitted to the University?

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Apply to the University 

• If you have been admitted, you will need to submit a copy of your acceptance letter to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you selected a degree plan?

Select a Degree Plan

• If you have chosen a degree plan, you will need to submit a copy of the degree plan to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you met with an advisor? Have you enrolled in courses?

Find and Advisor & Enroll

Note: The admission process and enrollment in classes must be complete before the University can certify your enrollment.

Welcome to SE! We look forward to helping you achieve your degree!

Have you been admitted to the University?

Transfer Admission Requirements

Apply Here

• If you have been admitted, you will need to submit a copy of your acceptance letter to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you selected a degree plan?

Select a Degree Plan

• If you have chosen a degree plan, you will need to submit a copy of the degree plan to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you met with an advisor? Have you enrolled in courses?

Find an Advisor & Enroll

Note: The admission process and enrollment in classes must be complete before the Veteran Services Office can certify your enrollment.

Have you used your GI Bill® benefits at another school?

• If you have used your GI Bill® benefits at another school, you will need to submit a Form 22-1995 – Request for Change of Program or Place of Training here.

Did you receive Financial Aid at another school?  You can transfer your FAFSA to SE!
Student aid does not automatically transfer from school to school.  Transferring your FAFSA to SE is simple.  Login into your account at FAFSA.gov, and select the option to “Make FAFSA Corrections”, select school codes, select Southeastern’s code (003179), click submit.

If you need more information contact, Financial Aid, financialaid@se.edu, Administration Building, Room 103, or 580-745-2186.

Welcome back to SE! We look forward to helping you achieve your degree!

Returning Students Requirements

Apply Here

• If you have been re-admitted, you will need to submit a copy of your acceptance letter to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you selected a degree plan?

Choose a degree plan

• If you have chosen a degree plan, you will need to submit a copy of the degree plan to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you met with an advisor? Have you enrolled in courses?

Find an Advisor and Enroll

Note: The admission process and enrollment in classes must be complete before the Veteran Services Office can certify your enrollment.

Have you switched your GI Bill® benefits since your last attendance at SE?

• If you have switched your GI Bill® benefits, submit a copy of your new Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you used your GI Bill® benefits at another school?

• If you have used your GI Bill® benefits at another school, you will need to submit a Form 22-1995 – Request for Change of Program or Place of Training here.

Welcome to SE! We look forward to helping you achieve your degree!

Have you been admitted to the University?
Graduate Admission Requirements 

Apply Here

• If you have been admitted, you will need to submit a copy of your acceptance letter to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you selected a degree plan?

Choose a degree plan

• If you have chosen a degree plan, you will need to submit a copy of the degree plan to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you met with an advisor? Have you enrolled in courses?

Find an advisor and enroll

Note: The admission process and enrollment in classes must be complete before the Veteran Services Office can certify your enrollment.

Have you used your GI Bill® benefits at another school?

• If you have used your GI Bill® benefits at another school, you will need to submit a Form 22-1995 – Request for Change of Program or Place of Training here.

Welcome back to SE! We look forward to helping you achieve your degree!

Graduate Requirements

Apply here

• If you have been re-admitted, you will need to submit a copy of your acceptance letter to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you selected a degree plan?

Choose a degree plan

• If you have chosen a degree plan, you will need to submit a copy of the degree plan to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you met with an advisor? Have you enrolled in courses?

Find an advisor and enroll

Note: The admission process and enrollment in classes must be complete before the Veterans Services Office can certify your enrollment.

Have you switched your GI Bill® benefits since your last attendance at SE?

• If you have switched your GI Bill® benefits, submit a copy of your new Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the School Certifying Official (SCO).

Have you used your GI Bill® benefits at another school?

• If you have used your GI Bill® benefits at another school, you will need to submit a Form 22-1995 – Request for Change of Program or Place of Training here.

Each semester, new or current students must complete the Confirmation of Enrollment form. This is a quick and easy online form that is sent directly to the School Certifying Official (SCO). This form lets the SCO know you are enrolled and plan to use your GI Bill® benefits for the semester.  If the form is not submitted, the SCO does not automatically certify your enrollment. This may cause delays if you are expecting funds for tuition and fees and/or monthly payments from the VA.

Confirmation of Enrollment Form

• copy of your Acceptance Letter from the Admissions Office
• copy of your degree plan
• copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• copy of your DD-214, if you are a discharged veteran or a NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility), if you are active duty

Need a copy of your DD-214? Download a copy here.

The required documents may be emailed to the Veteran’s Services Office at veterans@se.edu or mailed to 425 W. University Blvd., Durant, OK, 74701.

Each semester, new or current students must complete the Confirmation of Enrollment form.  This is a quick and easy online form that is sent directly to the School Certifying Official (SCO).  This form lets the SCO know you are enrolled and plan to use your GI Bill® benefits for the semester.  If the form is not submitted, the SCO does not automatically certify your enrollment. This may cause delays if you are expecting funds for tuition and fees and/or monthly payments from the VA.

Confirmation of Enrollment Form

Make an appointment with SE’s VA School Certifying Official
Veteran Services Office

Schedule an Appointment

• Army, Marine, Navy, or Coast Guard veteran request an official Joint Services Transcript (JST) be emailed to the Registrar’s Office at transcripts@se.edu.

Joint Services Transcript Information

Joint Services Transcript request

• Air Force veteran request an official transcript from AU-Community College of the Air Force be emailed to the Registrar’s Office at transcripts@se.edu.

AU-Community College of the Air Force transcript request

Credit may be granted for basic training, formal service school training and courses.  The credit is granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Commission on Accreditation of Service Experiences, an agency of the American Council of Education (ACE). For more information regarding your military transcript evaluation, contact the Registrar’s Office, registrar@se.edu, Administration Building, Room 100, or 580-745-2165.

Financial aid is administered by the federal government. By applying you may qualify for federal, state, and or institutional loans and scholarships in addition to your GI Bill® benefits.

We encourage you to apply early since there may be deadlines for submitting your application and granting awards.

FAFSA Deadlines Dates

SE Deadline Dates

Have questions? Check out the militarybenefits.info website for useful tips and information.

Ready to apply?

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Scholarship Opportunities at SE

Tuition Assistance programs may be available through the various branches of the military.  Service members should contact the Education Service Officer (ESO) of their unit for approval before enrolling.

Additional Tuition Assistance (TA) Information

VA can reimburse the cost of approved licensing and certification tests. Students are reimbursed the cost of the test, not to exceed the approved cost of the test or $2,000. Benefits can be paid for the tests that are not passed, for tests retaken if not passed, and for tests required to be recertified or to renew a license.

Students must be eligible for benefits to receive test reimbursement. They must have remaining entitlement and their delimiting date must not have passed. Information about test fee reimbursement can found at:

Test Fee Reimbursement