USF Office of Veteran Success
4202 E Fowler Avenue, ALN 130
Tampa, Florida 33620
Phone: (813) 974-2291
Email: ovs@usf.edu
COMBAT DECORATION TUITION EXEMPTION FORM
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Student’s University ID Number Student’s Name Last 4 of Student’s SSN
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Semester USF Email Phone Number
I am requesting to use:
☐ ONLY the Combat Decoration Tuition Exemption Form this semester
☐ The Combat Decoration Tuition Exemption Form AND my VA Education Benefits (Chapters 33 or 30) this semester
Please initial ALL THREE below statements:
_____ I understand that any time I am using my VA Education Benefits, I MUST complete a Clockworks application
EVERY SEMESTER
_____ I understand that if I am using my Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits and the Combat Decorations Waiver in the
SAME semester, USF WILL NOT receive double payments for tuition and fees
_____ I understand that I must email this form along with the below two documents to Brad Gilkes (bogilkes@usf.edu)
by the FIRST FRIDAY of the semester in order to be processed on time
☐ DD-214 Member 4 copy
☐ Combat Decorations Award Letter
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Student’s Signature Date
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