Transition Process

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Attach DD214 and LES

(Out-of-State veterans with a Tennessee address for Box 19A will be coded Permanent In-State if discharge date is within 3 years)

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Complete and attach all required documents for VA Education Certification (to include Statement of Understanding and Enrollment Certification on Veterans Tab)
3. Attach a Copy of proof of living in the state of Tennessee. There are four general ways to prove this (Please submit only 1):
   1. Signed lease agreement within the state
   2. Mortgage of property within the state
   3. A letter from homeowner stating student is residing with them AND a mortgage/lease/property tax document proving ownership/residence of the address
   4. If in campus housing, please indicate that on the application

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Attach letter from Command stating student is an active member in the TN National Guard

A Military Service Member who has Active-Duty Military Orders out of Tennessee but Still Maintains a Tennessee Domicile

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Attach a copy of the following:
   • Current military orders
   • Most recent LES indicating TN as State Tax designation
   • Tennessee Driver’s License

A Dependent of an Active-Duty Military Member who has Military Orders out of Tennessee but Still Maintains Tennessee Domicile

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Attach a copy of the following:
   • Current military orders
   • Most recent LES indicating TN as State Tax designation
   • Student’s and Active Duty service member’s TN Driver’s License
   • Most recent Tax information to indicate parents claims child OR marriage certificate for spouse

Active-Duty Military Personnel and Dependents who are Working on a College Degree at MTSU while Stationed in Tennessee or Fort Campbell, Kentucky, then Transferring or Deploying Prior to Completing the Degree

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Attach a copy of the following:
   • Current military orders
   • Most recent LES indicating student is Active Duty Status

Discuss qualification requirements with Transition Manager  

A Military Service Member who is Stationed in Tennessee or Fort Campbell, KY (for purposes other than primarily educational)

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Attach a copy of the following:
   • Current military orders to Tennessee or Fort Campbell, KY
   • Most recent LES indicating student is Active Duty Status
   • Driver’s License

A Dependent of an Active-Duty Military Member who is Stationed in Tennessee or Fort Campbell, KY but not a Tennessee Resident

1. Complete the In-state Classification Application
2. Attach a copy of the following:
   • Current military orders to Tennessee or Fort Campbell, KY
   • Most recent LES indicating sponsor Active Duty Status
   • Student and Active Duty service members Driver’s License
   • Most recent Tax information to indicate parents claims child OR marriage certificate for spouse

1. Complete the In-State Classification Application
2. Attach a copy of your contract

Please contact MT One Stop or the College of Graduate Studies

Please contact MT One Stop or the College of Graduate Studies

If VA benefits run out/expire prior to graduation, a student can continue to qualify for in-state tuition and fees for the remainder of that degree, if he/she:

1. Maintains continuous enrollment (fall and spring terms); and
2. Demonstrates objective evidence of established residency in this state by presenting three of the following:
   1. A Tennessee driver license (issued for at least 1 year);
   2. Proof of a voters registration in the state;
   3. A Tennessee motor vehicle registration;
   4. Proof of established employment in the state;
   5. Lease or mortgage