Military

We thank all the brave men and women who serve our great nation, and are honored to serving military personnel. South Florida Institute of Technology is committed to helping veterans, servicemembers, and their families obtain their diploma. We understand the challenges of transitioning from military to the civilian workforce. By contacting South Florida Institute of Technology you can find the program that is suitable for you and your ongoing career. You will find the process quick, easy and informative.

Eligible persons may receive benefits under one of several types of GI Bill®:

  • Chapter 30 — Montgomery GI Bill®
  • Chapter 31 — Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program
  • Chapter 32 — Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
  • Chapter 33 — Post 9/11 GI Bill®
  • Chapter 35 — Dependents Educational Assistance Program
  • Chapter 1606 — Selected Reserve
  • Chapter 1607 — Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

More information about education benefits offered by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is available at the official U.S. government website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill or by calling 1.888.442.4551. Once you have determined your benefit status with the VA, speak to a SFIT Admissions Counselor and Certifying Official to learn how your benefits can best be applied to your education at South Florida Institute of Technology.

VA Students Pending VA Payments

For Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch 33) students and VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch 31) students, our tuition policy complies with 38 USC 3679(e) which means Post 9/11 and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment students will not be charged or otherwise penalized due to a delay in VA tuition and fee payments. For eligibility consideration, a Post 9/11 GI Bill student must submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Student must provide a VAF 28-1905 form. The period of time when the school may not assess a financial or access penalty against a covered individual ends on the earlier of the following dates: 1) The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution. 2) 90 Days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.

Actions required by the covered individual (VA Student)

  • Submit a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance not later than the first day of a course of education.

  • Submit a written request to use such entitlement.

    Resources and Links

Apply for Benefits

https://www.vets.gov/education/apply-for-education-benefits/application/1990/introduction

VA Education Benefit Programs

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/education_programs.asp

Post 9/11 GI Bill

http://benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibill.asp

Non-College Degree Programs

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/non_college_degree.asp

Contact Information

SFIT VA Certifying Official

Rafael M. Cordoba

720 NW 27 Ave. Miami, FL 33125

Tel: 305.649.2050 Ext: 17

Department of Veteran Affairs

1.888.442.4551