The SFSC Advising and Counseling Center provides academic and other support services to students who need assistance with preparing to enter and attend college. The center is located on the Highlands Campus in Building B, Room 152. To reach a counselor, call 863-784-7131.
Veterans must apply for education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Certification cannot be processed without the “Certification of Eligibility” from VA. Get more information about your VA benefits for education and apply for VA benefits online.
Florida law allows South Florida State College to issue a deferment (postponement) of tuition and fees once each academic year. Students may apply for the deferment by providing a copy of their fee schedule to the certifying official located on the Highlands Campus. Deferments can only be granted if the certifying official has all the required documents for certification and the student has been accepted into an eligible program of study. Students must repay the deferment regardless of the status of their receipt of VA benefits.
After your first term, you only need to notify the certifying official that you are registered and want to receive your VA benefits. If you have a change in program or degree objective, notify the certifying official to complete necessary paperwork as soon as the change is made.
SFSC asks that you allow 3-5 days for internal processing and then 30-90 days for the VA Regional office to process the information and for you to start receiving your benefits.
For pay issues contact the veterans’ administration, otherwise contact the certifying official for assistance.
Rob Hampton
Veterans Services Advisor
Email: robert.hampton@southflorida.edu
Phone: 863-784-7128
Office Location: Building B- Room 161
Advising and Counseling Center:
863-784-7131
The chapter you are receiving benefits under will determine your monthly rates. Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.
The minimum cumulative (overall) SFSC grade point average (GPA) for undergraduate/occupational students is a 2.00.
If a student withdraws entirely for the term or drops a class after the official drop period, the VA Regional office will be notified. The VA regional office will determine if the student will need to repay any portion of their tuition or housing allowance.
Remedial and deficiency courses may be funded by the VA. However, the VA will not pay for online remedial courses.
Online: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Phone: 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
