Air Force and Space Force GEM

Getting Started in the GEM Program

Step 1: Log into the Air Force Portal to View GEM schools and Approved Courses

• Log into the Air Force Portal and select Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC)
• Select “GEM Program” and search for approved GEM schools
• Find “Georgia Southern University” to see the list of approved online courses

Step 2: Admission to Georgia Southern University

• Complete the Admissions Application
• You will also need to provide a Transient Student Command Approval Form signed by your Education Services Advisor/Manager
• Complete all applicable in-state tuition and mandatory fee waivers found on the Admissions Checklist tab on this page
• Send all documents to Military and Veteran Services Attn: GEM       mvs@georgiasouthern.edu

Step 3: Create your CCAF Goal and Apply for and Submit Tuition Assistance (TA) Authorization

• Log into the Air Force Portal, select AFVEC and click on “Education Goals” to create your CCAF Goal
• Once your CCAF Goal has been created, apply for Air Force Tuition Assistance in AFVEC
• When prompted to give Georgia Southern’s OPEID, enter 00154600 (TA Authorization can be submitted 45 days before the first day of class but must be submitted no later than 7 days prior to the first day of class)
• Once your TA is approved, email a copy to the Georgia Southern University Third-Party Billing office at mvs@georgiasouthern.edu

Step 4: Register for Classes

• Log into MyGeorgiaSouthern to access your student account and register for classes
• Review the GEM Admissions Checklist to make sure you have completed all enrollment and registration steps

GEM Approved Courses

Oral Communications

• COMM 1110 Public Speaking

Written Communication

Mathematics

Social Science

Humanities

GEM Admissions Checklist

• Complete the Admissions Application
• Download and complete the CCAF Transient Student Command Approval to Enroll
• Download and complete the Out-of-State Tuition Waiver for Active Duty Military Personnel
• Download and complete the Out-of-State Tuition Waiver for National Guard and Reserves
• Download and complete the Mandatory Fee Waiver for Active Duty, Full-time Guard/Reserve (if applicable)
• Download and complete the Mandatory Fee Waiver for U.S. Reserves and GA National Guard Combat Veterans (if applicable)
• Provide a copy of your Military ID
• Send all documents to Georgia Southern mvs@georgiasouthern.edu