Simmons University

The Financial Aid Office would like to thank all veterans for their service and welcome you and your eligible dependents and spouses to Simmons University. Questions about benefits for veterans at Simmons? Review our frequently asked questions.

Students eligible for VA benefits should apply through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.

Applications can be completed online. A copy of the Certificate of Eligibility must be provided to Student Financial Services by mail, fax or by emailing [email protected].

Information about educational benefits is provided through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There are several different education programs available, each with a unique set of criteria that must be met.

Simmons University will not impose any penalty including late fees, denial of access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities, or require that any covered individual borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the VA under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33. If your tuition benefit does not fully cover your bill for the term, the difference must be paid prior to registration in subsequent semesters, but any amount due from the VA will not prevent registration.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable within the 15 years following release from active duty.

Tuition and related fees are paid directly to Simmons and credited to a student's account. This year, students can receive up to $28,937.09 for these costs (depending on their eligibility percentage and Simmons scholarship/grant aid). A monthly housing stipend is paid directly to a student, arriving at the end of each month the student is enrolled in any given semester (e.g., if the term starts September 4, the student will receive a housing stipend in the mail at the end of September). Students may view the Basic Allowance for Housing rates online, which are based on those classified as E-5 with dependents for the ZIP code of the school (02115) for those attending the main campus. The housing rate for exclusively online students at full-time is $1055/month. Online students in field placements or clinicals will receive housing payments based on the zip code of the facility in which they are placed. The stipend for books is mailed to the student at the beginning of the semester and may be up to $1,000 annually.

For parents who would like to transfer their Post-9/11 benefits to their dependent student(s), please visit the Transfer Instructions webpage to determine if the student is eligible. 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 website.