Application Process Getting Started at Jacksonville University

​To assist your transition to Jacksonville University, the New Military Student checklist is outlined below:

Note: If you will be using Tuition Assistance, your first step should be to speak with your Educational Services Officer (ESO), military counselor, or Service.

Admissions

• Complete the JU application online. Use the code "jumilitary" to waive the application fee.
• Request all official transcripts be sent to Admissions.
• Meet with Admissions Counselor.
• Attend a JU campus tour.
• Receive an Admissions decision letter​.

U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs

For Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefit, complete VA form 22-1990 on www.vets.gov/education/apply.

"GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the U.S. governement Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL."

• If transfer student, complete VA form 22-1995 on www.vets.gov/education/apply to change school to JU.
• If a recipient of benefit, complete a VA form 22-1990e on www.vets.gov/education/apply.
• Receive Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in the mail from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
• For Vocational Rehabilitation, complete VA form 28-1900, and provide JU with VA form 28-1905.
• For other VA education programs, www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Director of Veterans and Military Resource Center

• Contact Mike Mitchell, 904-256-7638 or mmitche26@ju.edu.
• Submit VA documents to JU, including COE, orders or DD-214.
• Receive a JU Military Student Welcome letter.

Advising Office

• Make an appointment to meet an Academic Advisor to enroll in classes.

Controller

• Accept Student Health Insurance, or subm​it waiver (available here) if you have other coverage.

Financial Aid Office

• Complete FAFSA online at www.FAFSA.com​.
• Receive financial aid letter in the mail from JU.

Career Management

• Visit the Center and sign up for Phin Connect​.

Disability Support Services

• If needed, contact Disability Support Services to request any accommodations you might need.

Student Veterans of America

• Tour the Defenders Den in the Founders Building.
• Join on Phin Connect.

New Military Student Orientation

• Each semester we hold a Military and Veteran Student Orientation to share and communicate all the resources JU has to offer. ​To attend this orientation session, contact veterans@ju.edu.

Campus Security

• Get your JU ID card.
• Get your p​arking pass.

Residential Life

• Register for​ campus housing, or submit housing waiver. Learn about the Residency Requirement through the Office of Residential Life​.

Also in this site…

• Admissions: Why JU?
  • Military-friendly Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Campus resources
  • Our leadership