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Veterans Affairs
Savannah State University (SSU) is a military-friendly university proud to support service members, veterans, and their families by helping them transition to college life and achieve their educational goals. From assistance with using VA educational benefits to scholarships and other educational resources, SSU provides comprehensive support services to our military-connected students. Savannah State University has been awarded the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School and the 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School designations.
Our department of Military and Veteran Affairs (M&VA) is here to service our “Veterans” which we define as all Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Merchant Marine ROTC and Prior Service Students. In addition, all Military Dependents using VA Education Benefits from a qualifying sponsor are included.
Understanding VA Benefits
Savannah State University proudly supports service members, veterans, and their families through a variety of VA education benefits. Understanding How-To Apply, Using your Benefits & more.
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Military-Centered Scholarships
Savannah State University offers a variety of scholarships to support our military-connected students, including service members, veterans, and their families.
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Veterans Resource Center
Located in King Frazier Room 239, it provides a dedicated space and comprehensive support services to enhance and complement the academic experience.
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Other Military Education Benefits
The Office of Veterans Affairs can connect you with other military educational resources, such as the Tuition Assistance (TA) Program and MyCAA Scholarship, to help you reach your educational goals.
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