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Spouses / Dependents
Military/Veteran Spouse
As a Military or Veteran spouse, your service and support includes making sacrifices for your family that most cannot imagine. Florida National University (FNU) knows you placed your educational goals on hold, and we recognize those sacrifices. FNU offers practicable and affordable solutions so that you may continue forward on your academic path.
Military/Veteran Dependent
At Florida National University (FNU) we recognize our Military and Veteran dependent children who have shown resilience and strength through and inspired by their military upbringing – these experiences will last a lifetime.
As you pursue your educational goals, FNU is here to assist you, through practicable and affordable solutions. At FNU you are able to utilize VA educational benefits that have been transferred to you, (GI Bill® version, Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)), or awarded benefits as the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, or the Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA/Chapter 35).
Giancarlo Aponte
Military Affairs
(Ext. 1213)
(305) 821-3333
gaponte@fnu.edu
Kesia Garlobo
Financial Aid
(Ext. 1042)
(305) 821-3333
kgarlobo@fnu.edu
Yolanda Navarro
Academic Advising
(786) 364-9567
ynavarro@fnu.edu
Seilyn Santos
Student Services
(Ext. 1113)
(305) 821-3333
santoss@fnu.edu
Sanchia Williams
Registrar
(Ext. 1132)
(305) 821-3333
swilliams@fnu.edu
Ariadne Lopez Sardinas
Career Services
(Ext. 1019)
(305) 821-3333
alopezs@fnu.edu
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Military Spouse Overview
Reduced Tuition Rates
Spouses of Active Duty Service members are eligible to receive the same published rate of $250 per semester hour, applicable for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
At FNU you are able to utilize educational programs such as MyCAA or VA benefits that have been transferred to you, (GI Bill® version, Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)), or awarded benefits as the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, or the Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA/Chapter 35).
MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) Scholarship Program
MyCAA scholarship program is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance for licenses, certifications, or Associate’s degrees to pursue an occupation or career field.
For eligibility requirements, visit the MyCAA website.
How to apply for MyCAA: call 800.342.9647 to speak with a Military OneSource career coach; or visit the MyCAA Get Started page.
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Chapter 33 can be utilized if your qualified service member transferred any portion or all 36 months of benefits to you.
For eligibility requirements click here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/ or call 1-888-442-4551.
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100 percent level.
For more information, visit this site: https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/education/Fry_Scholarship.pdf or call 1-888-442-4551.
For financial aid information please call Phone: (305) 821-3333 or email Alaina Baro at amachado@fnu.edu
For School Certifying Official (SCO) contact: Julia Sanchez, phone 305-821-3333 EXT 1039, email jsanchez@fnu.edu
For Military and Veteran Liaison Admissions Advisor contact: Yolanda Navarro, phone 786-364-9567, email ynavarro@fnu.edu, or call General Admission Distance Learning Division, phone 786-364-9555.
Veteran Spouse Overview
Reduced Tuition Rates
Spouses of Veterans are eligible to receive the same published rate of $550 per credit hour for Undergrad degree programs, or $600 per credit hour for Graduate degree programs.
At FNU you are able to utilize VA educational benefits that have been transferred to you, (GI Bill® version, Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)), or awarded benefits as the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, or the Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA/Chapter 35)
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Chapter 33 can be utilized if your qualified service member transferred any portion or all 36 months of benefits to you.
For eligibility requirements click here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/ or call 1-888-442-4551.
Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA/Chapter 35)
Chapter 35 provides assistance if you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training.
For more information, visit this site: https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/ or call 1-888-442-4551.
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100 percent level.
For more information, visit this site: https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/education/Fry_Scholarship.pdf or call 1-888-442-4551.
For financial aid information please call Phone: (305) 821-3333 or email Alaina Baro at amachado@fnu.edu
For School Certifying Official (SCO) contact: Julia Sanchez: phone 305-821-3333 EXT 1039, email jsanchez@fnu.edu
For Military and Veteran Liaison Admissions Advisor contact: Yolanda Navarro: phone 786-364-9567, email ynavarro@fnu.edu or call General Admission Distance Learning Division, phone 786-364-9555.
Military/Veteran Dependent (Adult Child)
Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Chapter 33 can be utilized if your qualified service member transferred any portion or all 36 months of benefits to you.
For eligibility requirements click here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/ or call 1-888-442-4551.
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100 percent level.
For more information, visit this site: https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/education/Fry_Scholarship.pdf or call 1-888-442-4551.
Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA/Chapter 35)
Chapter 35 provides assistance if you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training.
For more information, visit this site: https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/ or call 1-888-442-4551.
For financial aid information please call Phone: (305) 821-3333 or email Alaina Baro at amachado@fnu.edu
For School Certifying Official (SCO) contact: Julia Sanchez: phone 305-821-3333 EXT 1039, email jsanchez@fnu.edu
For Military and Veteran Liaison Admissions Advisor contact: Yolanda Navarro: phone 786-364-9567, email ynavarro@fnu.edu, or call General Admission Distance Learning Division: phone 786-364-9555.
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 official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
