Please complete your enrollment certification for the upcoming semester(s) to notify the VMSS officials of your use of educational benefits. If you are attending classes through USC Aiken, online or on campus, you can submit the online certification below before the start of each semester. This is necessary so that the Office of Veteran and Military Success can certify your courses to the VA Education and Training Department.
For all other VA/DoD/State Military Education Benefits Certification Requests, please see the below instructions:
How to Certify Your Enrollment
Before completing the certification form below, you should complete the following steps:
You will need to upload the electronic forms mentioned above during the online certification process. If you need to submit a prior term request, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Veteran Transition Success Advocates (VTSAs) are Clinical Psychology graduate students from USC Aiken who serve the VMSS by working to assist veteran students through their various hurdles in their transition into civilian and college life. The VTSAs work in conjunction with Robert Murphy, the Director of VMSS, and Jessica Molidor, the Program Coordinator, to ensure that the needs of all veterans, service members, and family members are being met.
At the beginning of each semester, the VTSAs meet individually with each incoming veteran student to speak to them about their service experience, transition into higher education, level of support during schooling, and their plan for academic success. The VTSAs also regularly meet with veterans and family members throughout the semester to discuss any areas of distress that they may be experiencing, including the following topics:
Further, the VTSAs work in conjunction with the USC Aiken Psychology Clinic to ensure that any veteran or military family member who may benefit from additional behavioral health services are connected to appropriate resources.
Reach out to our VTSAs today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to set up an appointment!
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Register for Benefits with the VA
VA Education
You can get these education benefits if you meet at least one of the following requirements:
What benefits can I get through the Post - 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)?
You can receive up to 36 months of benefits, including:
View more information about the Post - 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33).
Fry Scholarship
You may be able to get benefits under the Fry Scholarship if you’re the child or surviving spouse of an active-duty service member who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001.
VA's Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.
Basic Eligibility:
Eligible individuals are Veterans’ and Service members’ dependents, spouses and surviving spouses who have been found eligible by the Regional Processing Office (RPO) because of one of the following:
Services Include:
View more information about Chapter 35: VA's Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance.
Financial Aid
Academics
As part of the application process, your previous training, education, and experience will be evaluated for credit towards your degree. Credits will be evaluated on a case by case by basis. Linguists, with documentation, will have their language requirement waived.
The Veteran and Military Student Success Center
Veteran Transition Success Advocates
Another huge advantage to coming into the Veteran and Military Student Success Center are the Veteran Transition Success Advocates. Made up of a dynamic duo of psychology graduate students, the VTSAs work to help veteran students transition into civilian and college life. Whether it be from the stress of the work load, concerns with career planning, or if you just need someone to talk to, they’re here for you.
In addition to our awards from Military Times and Colleges of Military Support, we've been recognized by Military Friendly as a top-10 public school. We couldn't have done it without the services and support of everyone on campus and in the community. Thank you for all you do!
Interested in learning why we rank so high? Check out the Military Times Best For Vets page about us.The mission of the Office of Veteran and Military Student Success (VMSS) is to champion veterans, Service Members, and the family members of our country’s Armed Forces in their educational pursuits as they transition from their military service through the university, and on to becoming vital community members. It is our desire to provide nationally recognized education and holistic transition support that will deliver to the local, national, and global workforce, a generation of military veterans who are solid thinkers and leaders.
Our vision is to best position veteran and military students to achieve their educational, career, and life goals.
If you have any questions about veteran and military student services, opportunities, and ways to succeed at UofSC Aiken, please contact The Office of Veteran and Military Student Success at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 803-643-6767.
The Office of Veteran and Military Student Success proudly announces that our 2023-2024 Scholarship Application Season is now officially open. If you are a Veteran, Military Service Member, Military Spouse, or Military Family Member, please click the link below to start your VMSS Scholarship Application today. All scholarship applications must be submitted by July 1, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the scholarship application, please contact Tristan Stone, VMSS Program Coordinator, at 803-643-6768 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Your enrollment counselor is your personal contact at USC Aiken. If you have a specific question, please feel free to contact him/her.