Military Benefits

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia welcomes our military students/Fellows.

MTSA is approved to certify students eligible for VA Educational Benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and complies with the Executive Order 13607 establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members.

The Financial Aid Office oversees the forms, information, and reporting services for VA-GI Bill benefits at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia.  Questions regarding VA education benefits while attending MTSA should be directed to finaid@mtsa.edu or 615-732-7673.

School Certifying Officials:
Sara Metcalf, Counselor, Financial Aid
Jennifer Speer, Director of Financial Aid

Various military programs offer financial assistance to students in exchange for service following completion of the program. For benefits related to service, visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/Applying.asp.

Student Responsibilities:

• Apply for your military benefits https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
• Notify the Financial Aid Office of intent to request military benefits (finaid@MTSA.edu).
• Submit a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)  and DD214 (student service member) to the Financial Aid Office.
• Keep your address and direct deposit information current with the VA and Financial Aid Office.
• Report all enrollment changes to the Financial Aid Office. You will be responsible for any and all charges owed the VA and/or MTSA as a result of any changes.

Register and utilize eBenefits to assist in:

• Obtaining up to date information on your educational entitlement
• Updating your Direct Deposit and personal contact information
• Downloading VA letters and personal documents
• Viewing current status of your payments

How to contact VA about your VA education Benefits:

• Visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
• Students can call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1888-442-4551).  This line is available from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. central time Monday-Friday.
• Visit Ask VA (AVA)

**GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).