Benefits Request Overview
90 Day Tuition Deferment
Eligible students utilizing VA education benefits may receive a 90-day deferment of tuition and applicable university fees while awaiting payment of their education benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The 90-day deferment applies only to eligible tuition and fees. It does not extend to other university charges, including housing, meal plans, bookstore purchases, ID card charges, or other expenses not covered by the deferment.
Students are responsible for paying all charges not covered by the deferment by their regularly established payment deadlines to avoid late fees or other applicable penalties.
Students are encouraged to regularly review their university accounts to ensure all outstanding balances are paid by the appropriate deadlines.
The University does not offer payment plans or extensions of the payment deadline. Please visit Student Accounting Services for the list of tuition payment deadlines by semester.
For students receiving less than the 100% rate of GI Bill® may contact our office for assistance estimating their remaining tuition debt to the university.
VA Works application must be submitted PRIOR TO 4:55 p.m. on the FIRST FRIDAY of each semester for the deferment to be applied.
The 90 day tuition deferment ensures student won't be:
- Issued a late payment fee
- Dropped from classes due to non-payment in those 90 days
Who is eligible?
All students (veterans and dependents) who complete steps 1-5 of their VA Works application PRIOR TO 4:55 p.m. on the FIRST FRIDAY of every semester.
When is the 90 day tuition deferment application deadline?
4:55 p.m. on the FIRST FRIDAY of each semester. If a student submits their VA Works application AFTER this deadline, they are NOT eligible for a tuition deferment and could be dropped from their classes and receive late payment fees. Students will be responsible for paying these fees prior to being able to be added back into their classes.
What if a student submitted their VA Works application prior to the deadline, but recieved late payment fees and was dropped from their classes?
Contact Melissa Jacks, Benefit Program Manager, As Soon As Possible, or submit a Late Payment Fee Waiver Request to sfscommittee@usf.edu
| Semester | Tuition Deferment Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | April 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | August 16, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 - Maymsester & Summer D |
Maymester: July 10, 2026 Summer D: N/A |
| Fall 2026 | November 22, 2026 |