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\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n ELEMENTOR CONTAINMENT RESETS\n Prevents Elementor wrapper styles from bleeding into our\n custom HTML content blocks.\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n\n\/* Zero out all padding\/margin\/gap\/background on every Elementor wrapper *\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentlife\/\">Division of Student Life<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Veterans & Military Student Support Center<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">Veterans & Military Student <em>Support Center<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">Supporting veteran students, service members, dependents, and survivors at Jackson State University \u2014 helping you access the benefits you deserve and succeed academically.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:2rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;opacity:.55;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <span style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FFFFFF;\">Scroll<\/span>\n <svg width=\"16\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 24\" fill=\"none\"><rect x=\"1\" y=\"1\" width=\"14\" height=\"22\" rx=\"7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/rect><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"7\" r=\"2.5\" fill=\"white\"><animate attributeName=\"cy\" values=\"7;15;7\" dur=\"1.8s\" repeatCount=\"indefinite\"><\/animate><\/circle><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"mission\" aria-labelledby=\"mission-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\n <div class=\"about-body\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Our Mission<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"mission-h\">Serving those who served<\/h2>\n <p>To support the mission of the Division of Student Life through the development and implementation of outreach programs designed to provide student support services focused on the special needs and requirements of today\u2019s military veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors. The Center was established to improve and enhance the success of student veterans, to help them receive the benefits they deserve, to serve as a liaison between the veteran student community and the University, and to increase their academic success.<\/p>\n <div class=\"mf-badges\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/school-profile\/?sid=938\" class=\"mf-badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"mf-badge__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf89<\/span>\n <span>2026\u20132027 Military Friendly\u00ae School Gold<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/school-profile\/?sid=938\" class=\"mf-badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"mf-badge__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf89<\/span>\n <span>2026\u20132027 Military Spouse Friendly\u00ae School<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>Director<\/dt><dd>Ms. Kimberly Alcorn<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Director Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019790889\">601-979-0889<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Office Manager<\/dt><dd>Ms. Daphne Trigg<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Main Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019791365\">(601) 979-1365<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:JSUVeterans@jsums.edu\">JSUVeterans@jsums.edu<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Fax<\/dt><dd>601-979-0890<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Jacob L. Reddix Hall, 3rd Floor (Suite 302)<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Mailing<\/dt><dd>P.O. Box 17084, Jackson, MS 39217-0679<\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"notices\" aria-labelledby=\"notices-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Important Notices<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"notices-h\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">Please read before you begin<\/h2>\n <div class=\"alert-box\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">\n <p><strong>Military Orders:<\/strong> All service members must provide their official Military orders to the Veterans & Military Student Support Center (<a href=\"mailto:jsuveterans@jsums.edu\">jsuveterans@jsums.edu<\/a>) and to all of your professors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"alert-box alert-box--red\">\n <p><strong>Chapters 30, 35, and 1606 \u2014 Important:<\/strong> These chapters do not guarantee automatic registration completion. These funds are paid directly to the student and not the university. You must make payment arrangements with the Business Office or have enough Financial Aid or Student Loans to cover the cost of attendance, since the benefit pays a monthly stipend directly to the student and not the institution. The Business Office will not defer payment for Chapters 30, 35, and 1606 recipients. Financial Services need to know how you intend to complete your registration to prevent being purged for non-payment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"va-steps\" aria-labelledby=\"va-steps-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Getting Started<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"va-steps-h\">Steps for using VA education benefits<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <ol class=\"step-ol\">\n <li><p>Apply to Jackson State University at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jsums.edu\/apply\/<\/a>. Send all official transcripts (high school and\/or college) to the Admissions Office \u2014 please also submit a copy to the Veterans and Military Center. Student Veterans must submit a copy of their <strong>DD Form 214<\/strong> to the Veterans & Military Student Support Center.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p>Apply online for VA education benefits at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gibill.va.gov<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vets.gov\/education\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vets.gov<\/a>, or fill out a paper application at the JSU Veterans & Military Student Support Center and submit it to the VA School Certifying Official. Submit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/official.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Military Transcripts<\/a><\/strong> to the admissions or registrar\u2019s office and a copy to the Veterans Center. Request your transcript at <a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/smart\/signIn.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jst.doded.mil<\/a>. Air Force personnel: contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.edu\/Barnes\/CCAF\/Display\/Article\/803247\/community-college-of-the-air-force-transcripts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Force Community College Registrar\u2019s office<\/a> or download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.edu\/Portals\/10\/CCAF\/documents\/CCAF%20Transcript%20Request.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCAF Transcript Request form<\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p>Apply for Federal Financial Aid at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fafsa.ed.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p>The VA determines your eligibility within <strong>6\u20138 weeks<\/strong>. If eligible, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) that must be submitted to the Veterans & Military Student Support Center.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p><strong>Each semester \u2014 Students\u2019 responsibilities:<\/strong> Meet with your academic advisor \u2192 Register for classes \u2192 Get certified for benefits by meeting with the JSU Certifying Official in the Veterans & Military Student Support Center. Apply for <strong>State Education Assistance Program (SEAP)<\/strong> if eligible: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ng.ms.gov\/gs\/g1\/edu\/benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ng.ms.gov\/gs\/g1\/edu\/benefits<\/a>. Apply for Federal Tuition Assistance if eligible (Army Reserves or National Guard): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armyignited.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ArmyIgnitED<\/a>. Pay required tuition & fees.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p><strong>Recertify each semester.<\/strong> Report any changes to the VA and JSU Veterans and Military Center to avoid delay of payment, pay reduction, or payback to the VA. Submit a VA Registration Form or VA Fact Sheet each semester. Prior to each semester, provide a copy of your class schedule to the Center.<\/p><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n \n <div class=\"alert-box\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <p><strong>Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) through ArmyIgnitED<\/strong> pays up to $250.00 per semester hour, not to exceed 16 semester hours per fiscal year. For FY-24, this covers courses with TERM start dates between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024. Soldiers may apply for TA up to 60 days prior, but must apply no later than 14 days before the TERM start date. TARs are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are prevented 7 days before the TERM start date. For account access, contact ArmyIgnitED Helpdesk: 276-231-0938.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"va-forms\" aria-labelledby=\"va-forms-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">VA Forms<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"va-forms-h\">VA education benefit applications<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">The Department of Veterans Affairs must have one of the following applications on file. Call <strong>1-888-442-4551<\/strong> to apply and check the status of your application.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-list\">\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-1990<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for VA Education Benefits \/ GI Bill\u00ae<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1990\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-1990E<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for family member to use transferred benefits (children and spouses)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1990E\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-1995<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for request for change of program or place of training \/ school<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1995\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-5490<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for dependents for VA education benefits (Survivors\u2019 and Dependents\u2019 Educational Assistance)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/5490\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-5495<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for dependents request for change of program or school<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/5495\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 28-1900<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Chapter 31. Contact your local VA (VR&E) counselor \u2014 your counselor must submit authorization paperwork electronically to the university.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-28-1900-ARE.pdf\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"chapters\" aria-labelledby=\"chapters-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Benefits Eligibility<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"chapters-h\">VA education benefit chapters<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">All service members must have served honorably. The VA has the ultimate authority in determining eligibility for VA Educational benefits. Questions about eligibility? Contact a VA counselor at <strong>1-888-442-4551<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-grid\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 30<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Montgomery GI Bill\u00ae \u2014 Active Duty<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Member must have entered active duty for the first time on or after July 1, 1985 and had military pay reduced by $100 a month for the first year of service. Entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits payable for 10 years following release from active duty.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 31<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Member must have served on or after September 16, 1940 and have a service-connected disability rated at least 20% by the VA and need vocational rehabilitation to overcome an employment limitation. Contact your local VA Regional Office.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 33<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Provides financial support for education and housing to members with at least 90 days of aggregated service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Eligibility percentage is based on length of aggregate active duty service. Veterans must submit Certificate of Eligibility and Military (Joint Services) Transcript to the JSU Veterans & Military Center.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 35<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Dependents Educational Assistance<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Must be a dependent or survivor of an eligible veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability. Age requirement: 18\u201326 years old.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 1606<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Selected Reserve GI Bill\u00ae<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Members actively participating in the Selected Reserve including Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Reserves. Must have a six-year obligation to serve and is entitled to up to 36 months of benefits. Service members must submit Certificate of Eligibility, NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility), Kicker Contract or Orders, and Military (Joint Services) Transcripts to the Veterans & Military Center.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Fry Scholarship<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Children of Fallen Service Members<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Available to children of service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Kickers & Buy-Ups<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Additional Benefits<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Additional amounts of benefits that are part of the original enlistment contract or part of a re-enlistment contract. Contact your military unit for more details.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"policies\" aria-labelledby=\"policies-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Policies & Procedures<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"policies-h\">Important policies for veteran students<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"display:grid;gap:1.5rem;\">\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Verify your enrollment<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">Chapter 30 and 1606 recipients are required to contact the VA on the last day of each month to verify enrollment. If you forget, your payment will be held until you call. If the number of credits or enrollment status is incorrect, contact the Veterans Center \u2014 do not try to correct it through the VA website.<\/p>\n <ul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin-top:.75rem;display:grid;gap:.35rem;\">\n <li style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;\">Verify by phone: <a href=\"tel:18778232378\">1-877-823-2378<\/a><\/li>\n <li style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;\">Verify online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/wave\/index.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W.A.V.E. system<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Changes to your enrollment status<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">You must contact the Veterans and Military Center <strong>immediately<\/strong> if you make changes to your class schedule. The Center will help you determine if and how the change will impact your benefits. If you change your schedule, bring a revised class schedule signed by your advisor. Failure to do this may result in a reduction in your benefits.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Dropping classes or withdrawing<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">If you drop a course or need to withdraw from school after the drop period, contact the Veterans Center as soon as possible. The VA may reduce your benefits retroactively to the beginning of the semester unless there are mitigating circumstances. Mitigating circumstances include: illness or injury, illness or death in your immediate family, an unavoidable change in employment, unanticipated active duty service, or immediate family\/financial obligations beyond your control.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-top:.75rem;\"><strong>Medical and Hardship Withdrawals:<\/strong> Contact the Health Center, Registrar\u2019s Office, and the Division of Student Life. Please inform the Veterans Center to avoid any VA debt.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-top:.75rem;\"><strong>Military Withdrawal or Called to Active Duty:<\/strong> Bring a copy of your orders to the Veterans and Military Center. Also contact your academic department, financial aid, housing (if living on campus), the registrar\u2019s office, and the Division of Student Life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Repeated courses, satisfactory progress & transfer students<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:.75rem;\"><strong>Repeated Courses:<\/strong> Courses that are failed or do not meet minimum graduation requirements may be certified for VA purposes if repeated. You must have a repeat form signed by your departmental or undergraduate advisor.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:.75rem;\"><strong>Satisfactory Progress:<\/strong> If pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree, you must make satisfactory academic progress. Academic failure will directly affect your benefits.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:.75rem;\"><strong>Transfer Students:<\/strong> Veteran\/military transfer students must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-22-1995-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Form 22-1995<\/a> \"Change of Program\/Training Form.\" Dependent transfer students need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-22-5495-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Form 22-5495<\/a>.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Non-Matriculated Students:<\/strong> If you are not yet degree-seeking, you will need to see your advisor for a non-matriculation form.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Credit for educational experience in the armed forces<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">Jackson State University utilizes the American Council on Education\u2019s \u201cGuide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services\u201d for the evaluation of training for military occupational skills. Final acceptance of such military transfer credit is left to the discretion of the major department chair and the dean of the college. Each service branch has their own system: the Army uses the AART system; the Navy and Marine Corps use the SMART system; the Air Force automatically captures training, experience, and standardized test scores.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"required-docs\" aria-labelledby=\"req-docs-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Required Documents<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"req-docs-h\">Documents you must submit<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Before our office can submit your enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must submit the required documentation below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Required by the Veterans Center<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"req-doc-list\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:700px;\">\n <li><strong>DD Form 214<\/strong> (Discharge Papers \u2014 Member 4) \u2014 Service members & Veterans<\/li>\n <li><strong>DD Form 2384<\/strong> \u2014 NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) \u2014 Those currently in a unit (National Guard or Reserve)<\/li>\n <li><strong>Curriculum<\/strong> \u2014 Everybody must have one on file<\/li>\n <li><strong>Kicker Contract, Orders, & Drilling Dates<\/strong> \u2014 Reserve or National Guard (get from unit). If deployed at any time during the semester, submit official orders to your instructors and our office.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/strong> \u2014 Must be on file before anything is submitted to the VA<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">VA application required (call 1-888-442-4551 to apply)<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"req-doc-list\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:700px;\">\n <li>VA Form 22-1990 (Application for Education Benefits)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-1990E (Application for Transfer of Entitlement \u2014 children and spouses)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-5490 (Application for Survivor\u2019s and Dependent\u2019s Educational Assistance)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-5495 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training \u2014 Survivors\u2019 and Dependents\u2019)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Also needed (originally submitted to Admissions \u2014 we need copies too!)<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"req-doc-list\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:700px;\">\n <li>High School Transcript(s)<\/li>\n <li>All Transfer College Transcripts<\/li>\n <li>Military Transcript \u2014 Joint Services or Community College of Air Force (CCAF)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"alert-box\">\n <p><strong>Scholarships must be reported to the VA<\/strong> if they are paying for your tuition & fees, books, etc. Submit all scholarship information to our office. <strong>If you change your major, you must submit a new VA Form 22-1995 or VA Form 22-5495.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/required-documents\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Full Required Documents Page<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/student-acknowledgement-va-certification-policy\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Student Acknowledgement & VA Certification Policy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"staff\" aria-labelledby=\"staff-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Our Staff<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"staff-h\">Meet our team<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-grid\">\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Ms. Kimberly Alcorn<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Director, Veterans and Military Students Support Center<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019790889\">601-979-0889<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Ms. Daphne Trigg<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Office Manager \/ Administrative Assistant<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019791365\">601-979-1365<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Mrs. Stephanie Bibbs<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">VA Benefits Counselor \/ School Certifying Official<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019791755\">601-979-1755<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/staff\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Full Staff Page<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"resources\" aria-labelledby=\"resources-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"resources-h\">VA, military & JSU resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-col-grid\">\n <div class=\"resource-col\">\n <h3>Department of Veterans Affairs & Military Transcripts<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vets.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA | Vets.gov<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vets.gov\/employment\/job-seekers\/military-transcripts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Military Transcripts<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.mil\/Academic-Affairs\/Registrar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air University Registrar<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA \u2014 How to Apply for Education Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/wave\/index.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W.A.V.E. Enrollment Verification<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-col\">\n <h3>JSU Resources<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/academicaffairs\/academic-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSU Academic Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Division of Graduate Studies<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/businessfinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Division of Business and Finance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/financialaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply to JSU<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/new-jsuonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSU Online<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/financialaid\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSU Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-col\">\n <h3>Mississippi National Guard<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ng.ms.gov\/gs\/g1\/edu\/benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSNG Education Benefits (SEAP)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"mailto:ng.ms.msarng.mbx.education-office@army.mil\">ng.ms.msarng.mbx.education-office@army.mil<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"tel:+16013136300\">(601) 313-6300<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"tel:+16013136442\">(601) 313-6442<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"scholarships\" aria-labelledby=\"scholarships-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Scholarships<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"scholarships-h\">Military & veteran scholarships<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">The following major national organizations offer scholarships primarily to active duty military, veterans, and\/or their families.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Veterans of Foreign Wars & Military Organizations<\/h3>\n <div class=\"scholarship-grid\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfw.org\/assistance\/student-veterans-support\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 VFW Student Veteran Support<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net\/-\/media\/VFWSite\/Files\/Assistance\/HelpAHeroScholarshipFAQ.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20181204T182026Z\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfamily.org\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 National Military Family Association<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholarships.com\/financial-aid\/college-scholarships\/scholarships-by-type\/military-scholarships\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Military Scholarships<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legion.org\/scholarships\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 American Legion<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pva.org\/find-support\/scholarship-program\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Paralyzed Veterans of America<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">MyCAA Scholarship \u2014 Military Spouses<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">The MyCAA Scholarship is available to spouses of service members on active duty. More information at <a href=\"https:\/\/aiportal.acc.af.mil\/mycaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aiportal.acc.af.mil\/mycaa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Additional scholarships<\/h3>\n <div class=\"scholarship-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmcf.org\/students-alumni\/scholarships\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Thurgood Marshall College Fund<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagofootballclassic.org\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 The Chicago Football Classic, Inc. (CFC)<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/uncf.org\/scholarships\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 United Negro College Fund (UNCF)<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/toolkit\/training\/find-scholarships.aspx\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Scholarships Search (CareerOneStop)<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"forms\" aria-labelledby=\"forms-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Forms<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"forms-h\">Center forms<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-list\" style=\"max-width:640px;\">\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Veterans Intake Form<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Initial intake form for new veteran and military students visiting the Center.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">View \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Student Acknowledgement & VA Certification Policy<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Required acknowledgment of VA certification policies for JSU student veterans and military students.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/student-acknowledgement-va-certification-policy\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">View \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Ready to apply to JSU?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">We\u2019re here to help you navigate every step \u2014 from admissions to certification of your VA benefits.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-band__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply to JSU<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/veterans-services\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Veteran Services<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Get in Touch<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact the Veterans & Military Student Support Center<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n Jacob L. Reddix Hall, 3rd Floor (Suite 302)<br>\n 1400 John R. Lynch Street<br>\n Jackson, MS 39217-0679\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Mailing Address<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">P.O. Box 17084<br>Jackson, MS 39217-0679<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Main Office Phone<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:+16019791365\">(601) 979-1365<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Fax<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">601-979-0890<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2709<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Email<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"mailto:JSUVeterans@jsums.edu\">JSUVeterans@jsums.edu<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">VA Application Status<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:18884424551\">1-888-442-4551<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/main>\n\n\n<button class=\"fnav-toggle\" aria-label=\"Open page navigation menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fnav-drawer\" type=\"button\">\n <span class=\"fnav-toggle__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2630<\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-toggle__label\">Menu<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n<div class=\"fnav-overlay\" id=\"fnav-overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<nav class=\"fnav-drawer\" id=\"fnav-drawer\" aria-label=\"Page navigation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <div class=\"fnav-drawer__header\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"fnav-drawer__eyebrow\">Division of Student Life<\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-drawer__title\">Veterans & Military Student Support Center<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <button class=\"fnav-close\" aria-label=\"Close navigation menu\" type=\"button\">\u00d7<\/button>\n 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!important;text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:#00629A;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}\n.jsu-btt{position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:900;background:#008ED6;border:none;border-radius:50%;width:44px;height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;color:#FFFFFF;font-size:22px;line-height:1;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .25s,visibility .25s,transform .25s,background .15s;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,142,214,.35);}\n.jsu-btt.is-visible{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}\n.jsu-btt:hover{background:#007ABB;}\n.jsu-btt:focus-visible{outline:3px solid 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.elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link 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background: #00659E;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit {\n background: transparent;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give {\n background: #3DB4F0;\n color: #002147;\n font-weight: 800;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give:hover { background: #6DC8F5; }\n\n.jsu-global-nav__main {\n max-width: 1340px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n height: 64px;\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .65rem;\n text-decoration: none;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark {\n width: 44px;\n height: 44px;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark span {\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-weight: 900;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n color: #002147;\n letter-spacing: -.03em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text strong {\n display: block;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-weight: 800;\n font-size: .88rem;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n letter-spacing: .01em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text span {\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .62rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n}\n\n.jsu-global-nav__menu {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li {\n position: relative;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .3rem;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: .55rem .75rem;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: none;\n border: none;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a:hover,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button.has-sub::after {\n content: '';\n display: inline-block;\n width: 0; height: 0;\n border-left: 4px solid transparent;\n border-right: 4px solid transparent;\n border-top: 4px solid currentColor;\n opacity: .6;\n margin-left: .2rem;\n transition: transform .2s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover > button.has-sub::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within > button.has-sub::after {\n transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n\/* Dropdowns *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n position: absolute;\n top: calc(100% + 4px);\n left: 0;\n min-width: 220px;\n background: #001736;\n border: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-radius: 8px;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\n padding: .5rem 0;\n opacity: 0;\n visibility: hidden;\n transform: translateY(-8px);\n transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;\n z-index: 100;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover .jsu-global-nav__dropdown,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within .jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n opacity: 1;\n visibility: visible;\n transform: translateY(0);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a {\n display: block;\n padding: .5rem 1.1rem;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(0,142,214,.15);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label {\n display: block;\n padding: .65rem 1.1rem .25rem;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .65rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n margin-top: .35rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label:first-child {\n border-top: none;\n margin-top: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile menu toggle *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn {\n display: none;\n background: none;\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n border-radius: 6px;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n padding: .45rem .65rem;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n line-height: 1;\n transition: background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }\n\n\/* Page body offset for fixed nav *\/\nbody { padding-top: 0 !important; }\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 104px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 136px !important; }\n#main-content { scroll-margin-top: 104px !important; }\n\n\/* Sections scroll past nav *\/\n[id] { scroll-margin-top: 104px; }\n\n@media(max-width: 1024px) {\n .jsu-global-nav__menu { display: none; }\n .jsu-global-nav__mob-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }\n}\n@media(max-width: 600px) {\n .jsu-global-nav__logo-text { display: none; }\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 PDF \/ Document Inline Viewer \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.doc-embed-wrap {\n margin: 1.25rem 0;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-radius: 10px;\n overflow: hidden;\n background: #F3F7FB;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n padding: .6rem 1rem;\n background: #002147;\n gap: .75rem;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__title {\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n flex: 1;\n min-width: 0;\n white-space: nowrap;\n overflow: hidden;\n text-overflow: ellipsis;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__actions {\n display: flex;\n gap: .4rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn {\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .04em;\n padding: .3rem .75rem;\n border-radius: 5px;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: background .15s, color .15s;\n white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--view {\n background: #00659E;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #008ED6;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--view:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--dl {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--dl:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.doc-embed-frame {\n width: 100%;\n height: 560px;\n border: none;\n display: block;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n}\n@media(max-width:600px){ .doc-embed-frame { height: 380px; } }\n\n\n.pdf-embed-wrap{border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,21,46,.1);margin:1.5rem 0;}\n.pdf-embed-header{background:#002147;padding:.75rem 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentlife\/\">Division of Student Life<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Veterans & Military Student Support Center<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">Veterans & Military Student <em>Support Center<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">Supporting veteran students, service members, dependents, and survivors at Jackson State University \u2014 helping you access the benefits you deserve and succeed academically.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:2rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;opacity:.55;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <span 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requirements of today\u2019s military veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors. The Center was established to improve and enhance the success of student veterans, to help them receive the benefits they deserve, to serve as a liaison between the veteran student community and the University, and to increase their academic success.<\/p>\n <div class=\"mf-badges\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/school-profile\/?sid=938\" class=\"mf-badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"mf-badge__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf89<\/span>\n <span>2026\u20132027 Military Friendly\u00ae School Gold<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com\/school-profile\/?sid=938\" class=\"mf-badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"mf-badge__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf89<\/span>\n <span>2026\u20132027 Military Spouse Friendly\u00ae School<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>Director<\/dt><dd>Ms. Kimberly Alcorn<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Director Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019790889\">601-979-0889<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Office Manager<\/dt><dd>Ms. Daphne Trigg<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Main Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019791365\">(601) 979-1365<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:JSUVeterans@jsums.edu\">JSUVeterans@jsums.edu<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Fax<\/dt><dd>601-979-0890<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Jacob L. Reddix Hall, 3rd Floor (Suite 302)<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Mailing<\/dt><dd>P.O. Box 17084, Jackson, MS 39217-0679<\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"notices\" aria-labelledby=\"notices-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Important Notices<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"notices-h\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">Please read before you begin<\/h2>\n <div class=\"alert-box\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">\n <p><strong>Military Orders:<\/strong> All service members must provide their official Military orders to the Veterans & Military Student Support Center (<a href=\"mailto:jsuveterans@jsums.edu\">jsuveterans@jsums.edu<\/a>) and to all of your professors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"alert-box alert-box--red\">\n <p><strong>Chapters 30, 35, and 1606 \u2014 Important:<\/strong> These chapters do not guarantee automatic registration completion. These funds are paid directly to the student and not the university. You must make payment arrangements with the Business Office or have enough Financial Aid or Student Loans to cover the cost of attendance, since the benefit pays a monthly stipend directly to the student and not the institution. The Business Office will not defer payment for Chapters 30, 35, and 1606 recipients. Financial Services need to know how you intend to complete your registration to prevent being purged for non-payment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"va-steps\" aria-labelledby=\"va-steps-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Getting Started<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"va-steps-h\">Steps for using VA education benefits<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <ol class=\"step-ol\">\n <li><p>Apply to Jackson State University at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jsums.edu\/apply\/<\/a>. Send all official transcripts (high school and\/or college) to the Admissions Office \u2014 please also submit a copy to the Veterans and Military Center. Student Veterans must submit a copy of their <strong>DD Form 214<\/strong> to the Veterans & Military Student Support Center.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p>Apply online for VA education benefits at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gibill.va.gov<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vets.gov\/education\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vets.gov<\/a>, or fill out a paper application at the JSU Veterans & Military Student Support Center and submit it to the VA School Certifying Official. Submit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/official.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Military Transcripts<\/a><\/strong> to the admissions or registrar\u2019s office and a copy to the Veterans Center. Request your transcript at <a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/smart\/signIn.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jst.doded.mil<\/a>. Air Force personnel: contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.edu\/Barnes\/CCAF\/Display\/Article\/803247\/community-college-of-the-air-force-transcripts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Force Community College Registrar\u2019s office<\/a> or download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.edu\/Portals\/10\/CCAF\/documents\/CCAF%20Transcript%20Request.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCAF Transcript Request form<\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p>Apply for Federal Financial Aid at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fafsa.ed.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p>The VA determines your eligibility within <strong>6\u20138 weeks<\/strong>. If eligible, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) that must be submitted to the Veterans & Military Student Support Center.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p><strong>Each semester \u2014 Students\u2019 responsibilities:<\/strong> Meet with your academic advisor \u2192 Register for classes \u2192 Get certified for benefits by meeting with the JSU Certifying Official in the Veterans & Military Student Support Center. Apply for <strong>State Education Assistance Program (SEAP)<\/strong> if eligible: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ng.ms.gov\/gs\/g1\/edu\/benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ng.ms.gov\/gs\/g1\/edu\/benefits<\/a>. Apply for Federal Tuition Assistance if eligible (Army Reserves or National Guard): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armyignited.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ArmyIgnitED<\/a>. Pay required tuition & fees.<\/p><\/li>\n <li><p><strong>Recertify each semester.<\/strong> Report any changes to the VA and JSU Veterans and Military Center to avoid delay of payment, pay reduction, or payback to the VA. Submit a VA Registration Form or VA Fact Sheet each semester. Prior to each semester, provide a copy of your class schedule to the Center.<\/p><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n \n <div class=\"alert-box\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <p><strong>Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) through ArmyIgnitED<\/strong> pays up to $250.00 per semester hour, not to exceed 16 semester hours per fiscal year. For FY-24, this covers courses with TERM start dates between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024. Soldiers may apply for TA up to 60 days prior, but must apply no later than 14 days before the TERM start date. TARs are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are prevented 7 days before the TERM start date. For account access, contact ArmyIgnitED Helpdesk: 276-231-0938.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"va-forms\" aria-labelledby=\"va-forms-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">VA Forms<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"va-forms-h\">VA education benefit applications<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">The Department of Veterans Affairs must have one of the following applications on file. Call <strong>1-888-442-4551<\/strong> to apply and check the status of your application.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-list\">\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-1990<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for VA Education Benefits \/ GI Bill\u00ae<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1990\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-1990E<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for family member to use transferred benefits (children and spouses)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1990E\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-1995<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for request for change of program or place of training \/ school<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/1995\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-5490<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for dependents for VA education benefits (Survivors\u2019 and Dependents\u2019 Educational Assistance)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/5490\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 22-5495<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Application for dependents request for change of program or school<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/apply-for-education-benefits\/application\/5495\/introduction\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">VA Form 28-1900<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Chapter 31. Contact your local VA (VR&E) counselor \u2014 your counselor must submit authorization paperwork electronically to the university.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-28-1900-ARE.pdf\" class=\"resource-item__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"chapters\" aria-labelledby=\"chapters-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Benefits Eligibility<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"chapters-h\">VA education benefit chapters<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">All service members must have served honorably. The VA has the ultimate authority in determining eligibility for VA Educational benefits. Questions about eligibility? Contact a VA counselor at <strong>1-888-442-4551<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-grid\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 30<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Montgomery GI Bill\u00ae \u2014 Active Duty<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Member must have entered active duty for the first time on or after July 1, 1985 and had military pay reduced by $100 a month for the first year of service. Entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits payable for 10 years following release from active duty.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 31<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Member must have served on or after September 16, 1940 and have a service-connected disability rated at least 20% by the VA and need vocational rehabilitation to overcome an employment limitation. Contact your local VA Regional Office.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 33<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Provides financial support for education and housing to members with at least 90 days of aggregated service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Eligibility percentage is based on length of aggregate active duty service. Veterans must submit Certificate of Eligibility and Military (Joint Services) Transcript to the JSU Veterans & Military Center.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 35<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Dependents Educational Assistance<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Must be a dependent or survivor of an eligible veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability. Age requirement: 18\u201326 years old.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Chapter 1606<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Selected Reserve GI Bill\u00ae<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Members actively participating in the Selected Reserve including Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Reserves. Must have a six-year obligation to serve and is entitled to up to 36 months of benefits. Service members must submit Certificate of Eligibility, NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility), Kicker Contract or Orders, and Military (Joint Services) Transcripts to the Veterans & Military Center.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Fry Scholarship<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Children of Fallen Service Members<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Available to children of service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card\">\n <div class=\"chapter-card__label\">Kickers & Buy-Ups<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__title\">Additional Benefits<\/div>\n <div class=\"chapter-card__text\">Additional amounts of benefits that are part of the original enlistment contract or part of a re-enlistment contract. Contact your military unit for more details.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"policies\" aria-labelledby=\"policies-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Policies & Procedures<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"policies-h\">Important policies for veteran students<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"display:grid;gap:1.5rem;\">\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Verify your enrollment<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">Chapter 30 and 1606 recipients are required to contact the VA on the last day of each month to verify enrollment. If you forget, your payment will be held until you call. If the number of credits or enrollment status is incorrect, contact the Veterans Center \u2014 do not try to correct it through the VA website.<\/p>\n <ul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin-top:.75rem;display:grid;gap:.35rem;\">\n <li style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;\">Verify by phone: <a href=\"tel:18778232378\">1-877-823-2378<\/a><\/li>\n <li style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;\">Verify online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/wave\/index.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W.A.V.E. system<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Changes to your enrollment status<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">You must contact the Veterans and Military Center <strong>immediately<\/strong> if you make changes to your class schedule. The Center will help you determine if and how the change will impact your benefits. If you change your schedule, bring a revised class schedule signed by your advisor. Failure to do this may result in a reduction in your benefits.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Dropping classes or withdrawing<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">If you drop a course or need to withdraw from school after the drop period, contact the Veterans Center as soon as possible. The VA may reduce your benefits retroactively to the beginning of the semester unless there are mitigating circumstances. Mitigating circumstances include: illness or injury, illness or death in your immediate family, an unavoidable change in employment, unanticipated active duty service, or immediate family\/financial obligations beyond your control.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-top:.75rem;\"><strong>Medical and Hardship Withdrawals:<\/strong> Contact the Health Center, Registrar\u2019s Office, and the Division of Student Life. Please inform the Veterans Center to avoid any VA debt.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-top:.75rem;\"><strong>Military Withdrawal or Called to Active Duty:<\/strong> Bring a copy of your orders to the Veterans and Military Center. Also contact your academic department, financial aid, housing (if living on campus), the registrar\u2019s office, and the Division of Student Life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Repeated courses, satisfactory progress & transfer students<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:.75rem;\"><strong>Repeated Courses:<\/strong> Courses that are failed or do not meet minimum graduation requirements may be certified for VA purposes if repeated. You must have a repeat form signed by your departmental or undergraduate advisor.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:.75rem;\"><strong>Satisfactory Progress:<\/strong> If pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree, you must make satisfactory academic progress. Academic failure will directly affect your benefits.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:.75rem;\"><strong>Transfer Students:<\/strong> Veteran\/military transfer students must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-22-1995-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Form 22-1995<\/a> \"Change of Program\/Training Form.\" Dependent transfer students need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/pubs\/forms\/VBA-22-5495-ARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Form 22-5495<\/a>.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Non-Matriculated Students:<\/strong> If you are not yet degree-seeking, you will need to see your advisor for a non-matriculation form.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Credit for educational experience in the armed forces<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.8;\">Jackson State University utilizes the American Council on Education\u2019s \u201cGuide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services\u201d for the evaluation of training for military occupational skills. Final acceptance of such military transfer credit is left to the discretion of the major department chair and the dean of the college. Each service branch has their own system: the Army uses the AART system; the Navy and Marine Corps use the SMART system; the Air Force automatically captures training, experience, and standardized test scores.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"required-docs\" aria-labelledby=\"req-docs-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Required Documents<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"req-docs-h\">Documents you must submit<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Before our office can submit your enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must submit the required documentation below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Required by the Veterans Center<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"req-doc-list\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:700px;\">\n <li><strong>DD Form 214<\/strong> (Discharge Papers \u2014 Member 4) \u2014 Service members & Veterans<\/li>\n <li><strong>DD Form 2384<\/strong> \u2014 NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) \u2014 Those currently in a unit (National Guard or Reserve)<\/li>\n <li><strong>Curriculum<\/strong> \u2014 Everybody must have one on file<\/li>\n <li><strong>Kicker Contract, Orders, & Drilling Dates<\/strong> \u2014 Reserve or National Guard (get from unit). If deployed at any time during the semester, submit official orders to your instructors and our office.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/strong> \u2014 Must be on file before anything is submitted to the VA<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">VA application required (call 1-888-442-4551 to apply)<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"req-doc-list\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:700px;\">\n <li>VA Form 22-1990 (Application for Education Benefits)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-1990E (Application for Transfer of Entitlement \u2014 children and spouses)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-5490 (Application for Survivor\u2019s and Dependent\u2019s Educational Assistance)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)<\/li>\n <li>VA Form 22-5495 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training \u2014 Survivors\u2019 and Dependents\u2019)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Also needed (originally submitted to Admissions \u2014 we need copies too!)<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"req-doc-list\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:700px;\">\n <li>High School Transcript(s)<\/li>\n <li>All Transfer College Transcripts<\/li>\n <li>Military Transcript \u2014 Joint Services or Community College of Air Force (CCAF)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"alert-box\">\n <p><strong>Scholarships must be reported to the VA<\/strong> if they are paying for your tuition & fees, books, etc. Submit all scholarship information to our office. <strong>If you change your major, you must submit a new VA Form 22-1995 or VA Form 22-5495.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/required-documents\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Full Required Documents Page<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/student-acknowledgement-va-certification-policy\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Student Acknowledgement & VA Certification Policy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"staff\" aria-labelledby=\"staff-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Our Staff<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"staff-h\">Meet our team<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-grid\">\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Ms. Kimberly Alcorn<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Director, Veterans and Military Students Support Center<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019790889\">601-979-0889<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Ms. Daphne Trigg<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">Office Manager \/ Administrative Assistant<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019791365\">601-979-1365<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faculty-card\">\n <div class=\"faculty-card__name\">Mrs. Stephanie Bibbs<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__title\">VA Benefits Counselor \/ School Certifying Official<\/div>\n <div class=\"faculty-card__contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+16019791755\">601-979-1755<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/staff\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Full Staff Page<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"resources\" aria-labelledby=\"resources-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"resources-h\">VA, military & JSU resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-col-grid\">\n <div class=\"resource-col\">\n <h3>Department of Veterans Affairs & Military Transcripts<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vets.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA | Vets.gov<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vets.gov\/employment\/job-seekers\/military-transcripts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Military Transcripts<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.mil\/Academic-Affairs\/Registrar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air University Registrar<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA \u2014 How to Apply for Education Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/wave\/index.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W.A.V.E. Enrollment Verification<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-col\">\n <h3>JSU Resources<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/academicaffairs\/academic-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSU Academic Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Division of Graduate Studies<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/businessfinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Division of Business and Finance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/financialaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply to JSU<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/new-jsuonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSU Online<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/financialaid\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSU Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-col\">\n <h3>Mississippi National Guard<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ng.ms.gov\/gs\/g1\/edu\/benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSNG Education Benefits (SEAP)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"mailto:ng.ms.msarng.mbx.education-office@army.mil\">ng.ms.msarng.mbx.education-office@army.mil<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"tel:+16013136300\">(601) 313-6300<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"tel:+16013136442\">(601) 313-6442<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"scholarships\" aria-labelledby=\"scholarships-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Scholarships<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"scholarships-h\">Military & veteran scholarships<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">The following major national organizations offer scholarships primarily to active duty military, veterans, and\/or their families.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Veterans of Foreign Wars & Military Organizations<\/h3>\n <div class=\"scholarship-grid\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfw.org\/assistance\/student-veterans-support\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 VFW Student Veteran Support<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net\/-\/media\/VFWSite\/Files\/Assistance\/HelpAHeroScholarshipFAQ.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20181204T182026Z\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryfamily.org\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 National Military Family Association<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholarships.com\/financial-aid\/college-scholarships\/scholarships-by-type\/military-scholarships\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Military Scholarships<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legion.org\/scholarships\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 American Legion<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pva.org\/find-support\/scholarship-program\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Paralyzed Veterans of America<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">MyCAA Scholarship \u2014 Military Spouses<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">The MyCAA Scholarship is available to spouses of service members on active duty. More information at <a href=\"https:\/\/aiportal.acc.af.mil\/mycaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aiportal.acc.af.mil\/mycaa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Additional scholarships<\/h3>\n <div class=\"scholarship-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmcf.org\/students-alumni\/scholarships\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Thurgood Marshall College Fund<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagofootballclassic.org\/\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 The Chicago Football Classic, Inc. (CFC)<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/uncf.org\/scholarships\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 United Negro College Fund (UNCF)<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/toolkit\/training\/find-scholarships.aspx\" class=\"scholarship-item\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf89 Scholarships Search (CareerOneStop)<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"forms\" aria-labelledby=\"forms-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Forms<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"forms-h\">Center forms<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-list\" style=\"max-width:640px;\">\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Veterans Intake Form<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Initial intake form for new veteran and military students visiting the Center.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">View \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item\">\n <div class=\"resource-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__name\">Student Acknowledgement & VA Certification Policy<\/div>\n <div class=\"resource-item__desc\">Required acknowledgment of VA certification policies for JSU student veterans and military students.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/student-acknowledgement-va-certification-policy\/\" class=\"resource-item__link\">View \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Ready to apply to JSU?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">We\u2019re here to help you navigate every step \u2014 from admissions to certification of your VA benefits.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-band__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply to JSU<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/veteranscenter\/veterans-services\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Veteran Services<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Get in Touch<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact the Veterans & Military Student Support Center<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n Jacob L. Reddix Hall, 3rd Floor (Suite 302)<br>\n 1400 John R. Lynch Street<br>\n Jackson, MS 39217-0679\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Mailing Address<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">P.O. Box 17084<br>Jackson, MS 39217-0679<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Main Office Phone<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:+16019791365\">(601) 979-1365<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Fax<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">601-979-0890<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2709<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Email<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"mailto:JSUVeterans@jsums.edu\">JSUVeterans@jsums.edu<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div 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