LSSC is approved for the education and training of veterans and other eligible persons under all public laws now in effect for the following chapters:

Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill^® - Members of armed forces who entered active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985.

Chapter 31 - Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) - Members having a service connected disability that entitles them to veteran compensation.

Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill^® - Members of the armed forces with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service connected disability after 30 days.

Chapter 35 - Survivor and Dependents - Sons, daughters, and spouses of veterans who died in service or as a result of a service connected disability or who became permanently and totally disabled.

Chapter 1606 - Selected Reserve Program - Members of the selected reserve who are certified by their unit commander and the VA.

Apply for benefits, verify attendance, and view FAQ’s at https://www.va.gov/.

The LSSC VA Certifying Official in the Admissions and Records Office is available in person, on the phone, and over email to share information about all applicable Veterans Affairs (VA) policies, academic progress, applications, and forms.

Service members are encouraged to speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or Counselor within their military service prior to enrolling.

Contacts and Resources:

• VA Certifying Official (All Campuses) 352-323-3686
• VA Academic Advisor, Leesburg Campus 352-435-5034
• VA Academic Advisor, South Lake Campus 352-536-2225
• VA Financial Aid Advisor (All Campuses) 352-787-3747

GI 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.