Veterans and Military Services

The Veterans and Military Services team can help you navigate the unique experience of balancing student and service life. We help address questions, assist with benefit requirements and connect you to campus resources exclusively for veterans and military.

Services and Resources

Certify Enrollment

Complete enrollment certification for the upcoming semester to notify the school of your use of educational benefits and to make changes to your semester hours.

Find Your Path

Access information tailored for service members and dependents.

Guide to Apply

Learn about application requirements and exemptions for service members.

Pay for College

Research GI Bill® benefits and tuition assistance available at University of South Carolina.

Get Involved

Connect with on-campus resources for military students.

Upcoming Events

Check out the upcoming events planned for the USC veterans community.

About

South Carolina strives to create an educational environment that supports those who serve our country.

Do you qualify?

If you are an undergraduate student serving on active duty, a member of the National Guard or a reservist, you qualify for a tuition discount.

Complete Verification of Military Service Form

Effective May 6, 2021, to be considered a 'qualified individual' the benefit user (veteran or dependent) is no longer required to begin attendance within three of the veteran's separation date. This goes into effect for Summer 2021.

Effective August 1st, 2022, non-resident students who are receiving Chapter 35 Dependents Educational Assistance and reside in South Carolina while attending classes are entitled to pay in-state tuition and fees.

According to SC Code of Laws Section 59-112-50, veterans (and dependents) who are enrolled at S.C. public institutions of higher education and receive education assistance under Chapter 30, Chapter 31 or Chapter 33, Title 38, of the U. S. Code are entitled to pay in-state tuition and fees without regard to the length of time the covered individual has resided in this state.

Veterans In-State Tuition Application

Order Changes for Current Students

If you've recently received deployment orders as an active-duty service member, reservist or member of the National Guard and will miss a major semester, refer to Withdrawal of Students Called to Active Military Service (ACAF 3.05) for details about the complete withdrawal procedure. The admissions office will keep informed of any upcoming deadlines based upon your indicated semester of return.

Active Duty Checklist

Students who must report for active duty while enrolled in a term or semester at the University of South Carolina are subject to established academic regulations when returning, but will be given every consideration for readmission in the same academic status as at the time of the withdrawal.

If an undergraduate student fully withdraws and remains absent for more than one major full semester, the student must apply for readmission with waiver of any application fee.
Graduate students who have been called to active military duty, or reassignment of duty, and do not return within four terms following their withdrawal semester should contact their academic unit regarding specific procedures for continuing their graduate degree program.

Students seeking readmission should refer to the procedures for readmission of former students as stated in the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.

Complete the Notification of Active Duty Form

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US Army Inaugural Bone Stress Injury Symposium

On June 8 - 9, 2023, military leaders, university professors, clinicians, advocates, and other thought leaders around the country attended a two-day symposium at the University of South Carolina to assess the current issue of the rise of bone stress related injuries for military trainees during initial entry military training.

USC Receives Top Awards at National Conference in Orlando

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When Navy veteran Brooks Herring needed help seeking custody of his son, he turned to the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina's School of Law.

50strong Career Readiness and Professional Development

UofSC has recently partnered with 50strong to provide you with weekly opportunities to connect diretly with leading military-seeking employers that value your background and skills!

Veterans and Military Center of Excellence

This center serves as the home for our veteran and military-affiliated student population, and enhances our overall ability to support this student population throughout their life cycle as a student at South Carolina.

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