Military Educational Benefits
Honored to Serve Those Who Serve
Treasure Coast Medical & Fire Institute is approved to accept Active Military and Veteran Educational Benefits, including the GI Bill® and Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD).
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Eligible military personnel, veterans, and their dependents can use their benefits to enroll in our EMT Program and Paramedic Program. We are honored to support those who have served our country and help them take the next step toward careers in EMS and Fire.
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​GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I use my EDD benefits? TBD
How do I use my VA benefits? 1. Apply for education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ 2. Receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). 3. Register when the application opens on our website. 3. After registering, email your COE to info@tcmfi.com and include the program you've enrolled in. After attending the admissions appointment, please allow 3–5 business days for internal processing and 30–90 days for VA processing before benefit payments begin.
What VA Benefit programs are accepted? TCMFI accepts - Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (MGIB) (Chapter 30) - Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) - Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) - Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (Chapter 35) - EDD (FLNG Educational Dollars for Duty).
How do I verify my enrollment for the VA? The VA requires students to verify their enrollment each month before payments are issued. You can verify your enrollment: Online:https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do Phone: 1-877-823-2378 Students receiving Chapter 35 benefits will receive a monthly verification form from the VA.
Who do I contact for questions? For VA eligibility and payment-related questions, contact the VA directly: 1-888-442-4551 For EDD-related questions, ng.fl.flarng.list.edd-office@army.mil or (904) 823-0352, (904) 823-0223, (904) 823-0339 For school-related questions, contact us at info@tcmfi.com or 772-672-4251