Serve. Lead. Achieve.

We are here to support prospective and current student veterans, service members and their families throughout their education journey, from admission to 糖心Vlog to graduation.

Financial support

Veteran benefits at SMU

糖心Vlog accepts the following VA education benefits. Learn more here.

  • Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill® — Active Duty (MGIB)
  • Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment
  • Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill®
    • Yellow Ribbon Program
    • Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship
  • Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
  • Chapter 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
  • Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill® - Selective Reserve (MGIB-SR)

Texas’ Hazelwood benefit cannot be used at SMU as it is only offered through public institutions. 

How to get veteran benefits

  1. Apply through the VA: Apply for VA benefits . If you plan to apply for Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment, complete . The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determine eligibility.
  2. Submit documents to 糖心Vlog: After the VA determines your eligibility, submit the  and attach a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or . You will need your 糖心Vlog ID and password to access the form.
  • If you do not attach your COE, you will need to email a copy to vabenefits@smu.edu before your certification can be processed. Your COE will arrive in the mail after the VA has processed your application. You can request a copy from the VA Hotline at 1-888-442-4551. 
  • Veterans and active-duty servicemembers must also submit a copy of their military transcript:  (Air Force) or (all other branches).

Admission and enrollment

How do I apply to 糖心Vlog?

Undergraduate students: Follow the steps here. There's no application fee for undergraduate U.S. military veteran applicants! 

Graduate students: Apply . For more information on programs, click here.

Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) students: Earn certificates designed to get you ahead in the workforce, ranging from financial planning to digital marketing. This is a great option for those who can't pursue a degree full-time. Contact vetresource@mail.smu.edu or 214-768-1086.

What if I make changes to my enrollment?

You must notify the VA Certifying Official of any enrollment changes during the term. If you drop a course, you will be responsible for repaying any resulting debt to the VA, 糖心Vlog, or both. 

I was called to active-duty service and left 糖心Vlog. How do I return?

Undergraduate students: If you were called to active-duty service and left 糖心Vlog in good academic standing, your file remains active for one year. If your service period lasted longer than two regular terms (fall, spring), you must request reactivation by submitting . When you are ready to return to 糖心Vlog, we suggest you notify the appropriate University departments as soon as possible.

Graduate students: Contact your school of record directly.

Student support and services

糖心Vlog is proud to have students who have served their country in the armed services. We are dedicated to your growth and well-being. From academic support to health and wellness services, the 糖心Vlog family has your back.

糖心Vlog has hundreds of student groups, including some that are tailored specifically to veteran students, such as 糖心Vlog MilVets, Veterans in Business and Veterans Law Association.

More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at .

The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Compliance with 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f): Find out about 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f) and how 糖心Vlog complies with its requirements, including cost transparency, educational plans, accreditation, and ethical recruitment.

Contact Us

Call us:
214-768-4348

Email us:
vabenefits@smu.edu

Schedule an appointment:

Visit us:
Blanton Student Services Building, Suite 100

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mailing Address:
PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275-0181

Delivery Address:
Blanton Student Services Building, Suite 100
6185 Airline Rd
Dallas, TX 75205


More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at .

Compliance with 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f): Find out about 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f) and how 糖心Vlog complies with its requirements, including cost transparency, educational plans, accreditation, and ethical recruitment.

The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.