Veteran and Military Connected Students

Undergraduate

Complete Framingham State University’s online application by visiting https://www.framingham.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students  to learn more about the application process for transfer students. Be sure to indicate that you are a veteran or active service member on the application.    
 

Graduate

Looking to advance your studies with Framingham State University's graduate programs? Click here to apply. 

Dependents of Veterans/Military Connected Students

Apply to undergraduate program as a transfer student.

Apply to undergraduate program as a first-year student.

Apply to a graduate program.

Email your COE or PO to RegistrarsOffice [at] framingham.edu (RegistrarsOffice[at]framingham[dot]edu).

Visit VA website at https://www.va.gov/  and apply for benefits. You must complete the appropriate form to utilize your benefits. Once the VA processes your application and you are found eligible for benefits, the VA will mail you a document titled  “Certificate of Eligibility (COE)".
If you have questions about your education benefits call the GI Bill* One-Source at 1-888-442-4551.  

National Guard should be contacting their VA Counselor/VA Education Coordinator for their Purchase Order (PO).

Submit official transcripts from any institution that awarded you college credit, including military transcripts.  

• Army, Coast Guard, marines and Navy: order transcripts from JST via https://jst.doded.mil/jst/ 

• Air Force: order transcripts through the CCAF via https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/community -college-of-the-air-force-transcripts/ 

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To submit the veteran and military connected student request for enrollment certification (ECR) follow these steps:

1.  Register for Classes

   First, ensure you are officially registered for the courses you wish to enroll in. 

    
2. Access the ECR Form

   Access the online Enrollment Certification Request (ECR) form.

    
3. Complete the Form

   Carefully fill out the ECR form with accurate information about your enrollment, including your courses, program of study, and VA benefits. 

    
4. Submit the Form

   Submit the completed ECR form as instructed. Some schools require submission via their website, while others may have specific submission guidelines. 

    
5. Verify Your Enrollment

   After submitting the ECR, you may need to verify your enrollment separately through VA.gov. 

Massachusetts Army and Air National Guard members must apply annually for a tuition and fee waiver certificate, to learn more, call 508-968-5889.