Acceptance of military training and the awarding of college credit is based on "The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services." This document can be found at www.acenet.edu.
Prospective students may request a Joint Services Transcript online at https://www.military.com/education/timesaving-programs/the-joint-services-transcript.html. The transcripts can be sent to Santa Fe College electronically from JST. For further information, students can email jst@doded.mil. For U.S. Air Force veterans, transcripts can be requested from the Community College of the Air Force - www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/community-college-of-the-airforce-transcripts/
All transcripts and prior training documents must be submitted during the student's first term of enrollment.
The college may transfer in any military credit that was previously evaluated and awarded by a Florida public postsecondary institution, and that is appropriate to the student's program of study. However, the college reserves the right to review all such credit.
Credit awarded for military training and coursework shall be noted on the student's transcript.
If the course to which the military training or coursework is determined equivalent fulfills a general education or major course or degree program requirement, the credit will apply toward the award as such. Otherwise, credit will be granted to the extent elective credits are needed to fulfill program requirements. Credit awarded will not be removed once added to the student record.
A notification of receipt will be sent to the student's eSantaFe account once your military transcript is received.
Documents not sent electronically can be delivered to the Office of the Registrar located in R112 and can also be mailed to: Office of the Registrar Attn: Transcript Evaluation Santa Fe College Bldg. R, room 112 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
The VMSS office will work with students on questions about this process.
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for eligibility of Veterans Benefits Students must maintain a minimum term GPA of 2.0. If the student's GPA falls below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, benefits will be suspended. VA benefits may be reinstated after one (1) semester is completed with a GPA above a 2.0 and without VA benefits assistance (paid for via alternate funding i.e., Financial Aid, out-of-pocket, etc.) Criteria for appeal Any student utilizing VA Educational benefits has the right to apply for a late withdrawal or a drop with refund through the Office of the Registrar. Should however either one of these processes be approved by the college, a debt may be incurred with the Department of Veteran Affairs. The appeals process for VA debts differs from that of the college and students should contact the VA directly if they have any questions regarding that process.
Financial Information Financial Aid Important Dates/Deadlines On or after October 1, 2021 - Complete your FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa for the 20222023 academic year. March 15, 2022 - Priority deadline to ensure maximum funding for the 2022-2023 academic year. June 30, 2022 - - Last day to submit FAFSA for 2022-2023. FAFSA must be submitted online by midnight for the 2021-2022 academic year. July 7, 2022 - Cutoff Date for 2022-2023 academic year aid - The student's file must be complete and verified for the 2021-2022 academic year (or 10 days prior to your last day of enrollment, whichever is earlier).
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