Veterans Services

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Florida State University provides initiatives that foster a community of past, present and future veterans, raises awareness of veterans issues among campus and local communities, and supports student veterans through graduation and into rewarding careers and graduate-education programs.

  • Duriel Crittenden, U.S. Navy, Command Master Chief (Ret.)

    Teamwork and camaraderie are keys to success in any organization and I have found that to be especially true of the FSU Panama City staff and faculty.

  •  Sophia Crittenden, LCSW

    Being a part of FSU Panama City feels like you are a part of something greater than yourself with people that understand the extra stressors of military life.

  • Suzanne Remedies, ASCENT, Master Sgt. US Air Force (Ret)

    Having been stationed all over the world, I can say this has been one of the most welcoming communities we have ever lived, and one of the main reasons we chose to settle down in Bay County upon retirement.

  • Irvin Clark, United States Navy veteran, Associate Dean

    The United States Navy provided me my pathway to college and an amazing 31-year career in higher education, as well as my ability to build strong relationships with the active duty military and veteran communities in the Northwest Florida and at FSU Panama City communities.

  • Scott Stewart, US Navy Veteran, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, College of Applied Studies

    Community support for veterans and family members is something that occurs in the Panama City area each day, and not just on Veterans Day.

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    Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus

    The purpose of the Collegiate Purple Star Campus is to recognize universities and colleges that demonstrate a commitment to supporting military families as set forth in Florida Statutes. FSU Panama City is proud to be recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star Campus by the Florida Legislature and we are committed to supporting student veterans, active-duty service members and military family members through graduation and into rewarding careers and/or graduate-education programs.

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Military Course Credit 

Students may receive college credit for military experience. However, these credits are not used as part of the admission process in determining a student's level (first-year vs. transfer). If admitted, credits maybe be applied to your FSU record in accordance with FSU's Military Course Credit table.

Academic credit will only be awarded for military experiences, training and coursework that are recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) in their Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. If you have any questions regarding the process for having your Joint Service Transcript (JST) evaluated, you may contact the FSU Student Veterans Center at veteran@fsu.edu.

Who We Support

All VA benefit recipients and self-identified veterans and active duty members enjoy priority registration for courses after their first semester at FSU. Immediately after registering for each semesters courses, students using VA benefits must complete our Request for Benefits form online.
 
Following RFB submission, the FSU benefits team then verifies your schedule against degree requirements before certifying course enrollment to the VA; this is not an automatic process and can take up to 30 days to process per student.
 
Should you have questions, please contact our staff by email veteran@fsu.edu or phone (850) 644-9562. Individual contact information is provided below. If you call and get our voicemail, please include your name, FSU ID and email address. We’ll follow-up by phone or email as soon as possible.
 
Please remember to stay safe and GO NOLES!

Student Veterans of America Job Board

The Student Veterans of America's Career Center is a hub for connecting student veterans with career opportunities, including exclusive internships tailored to their skills and experiences. Whether you're looking to gain hands-on industry experience, explore a new career field, or build connections with top employers, the internships and jobs available through the SVA Career Center are designed to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Visit their site here and register now for access to jobs for tomorrow’s leaders!

Hiring Our Heroes

Hiring Our Heroes career services include events, programs, and career counseling dedicated to connecting world-class military community talent with American businesses of all sizes. HOH's events are open to all U.S. service members, veterans, and/or military spouses of either of those groups. Get started by visiting https://www.hiringourheroes.org/career-services/

Resources for Veterans

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Application Checklist
Bay County Vet Center
Bay County Veterans Services
FAQ
Florida Veterans Support Line
FSU Career Center

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FSU PC Career Resources
NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources
Online Free Seat Program
Out of State Tuition form

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Request for Benefits form
Self-identified Veterans form
Society of American Military Engineer (SAME)
Student Housing

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Tyndall AFB Education Office
Veterans Business Outreach Center
Veteran Scholarships
US Dept of Veterans Affairs SITREP resources

Our Support Staff

Staff at the FSU Student Veterans Center look forward to working with our FSU Panama City student veterans and military dependents, assisting them in their certification process and answering any questions you may have regarding your VA benefits certification. FSU Panama City students may visit Jim Allen or the staff in the Academic Advising & Student Success Center in Holley rm. C117 or you may contact the Student Veterans Center team members below with any questions you may have:

Melissa Newell
Assistant Director for Benefits

Sheryl Wilhoit
Certifying Official/Retention Specialist

Phone: (850) 644-9562

Email: veteran@fsu.edu 

Web: veterans.fsu.edu

Ken Cargill
School Certifying Official

Jocelyn Riedl
Certifying Official

  • James Skinner and Cameron Skinner Veterans Ready Room James Skinner and Cameron Skinner Veterans Ready Room

    James Skinner and Cameron Skinner Veterans Ready Room

    All student veterans and VA benefit recipients may use the Skinner Veterans Ready Room for individual and group study. Located in A212 of the Holley Academic Center, the room is accessible using FSU ID card swipe entry. If you need assistance please contact Jim Allen, Academic Services, (850) 770-2161, jwallen@fsu.edu.