Overview
New student's using VA educational benefits can follow these steps to start using their VA Educational benefits at UWF.
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| title | 1. Apply to UWF (skip is already done) |
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The first step would be applying to UWF. If you have not yet applied, freshman and transfer students may email mvrc@uwf.edu for the Future Argonaut Referral (FAR) form which waive the $30 application fee. Be advised, the application waiver may only be provided if you do not have an application on file. For all others, follow the prompts below on how to apply to UWF: | Expand |
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| title | Applying for Undergraduate Admission |
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| To apply to undergrad follow this link: https://apply.uwf.edu/apply/ - New students will need identify the application type and create an account. Returning students may log in to continue their application or submit a new application.
2. New students: Register and continue with your application 
Once you complete your application an email will be sent to you to the email address listed when registering. |
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| title | Applying for Graduate Admissions |
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| To apply for graduate admissions follow this link: https://graduatedegrees.uwf.edu/apply/ - New students will need to create an account. Returning students may log in to continue with their application or submit a new application.
2. New students: Register and continue with your application
Once you complete your application an email will be sent to you to the email address listed when registering.
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| title | 2. Apply for VA Education benefits (skip if already done) |
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| title | Applying for Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) |
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| Applying for Ch 30
You can apply online via VA Form 22-1990(if you have already applied skip this step). You do not need sign in to start your application. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. You may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. Logging in will save your application progress. If you have not used your education benefits, complete the Form 22-1990 
Save a copy of the confirmation page provided at the end of the application and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of required form: 
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| title | Applying for Ch. 31 - Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) |
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| Application for Ch 31 Benefits You can apply online, Careers And Employment | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)(if you have already applied skip this step) 
Once you complete form 28-1900. Meet with your VR&E Counselor for entitlement determination and plan development. |
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| title | Applying for Ch. 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill (Veterans/Service Members) |
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| Application for Ch. 33 VA Education Benefits You can apply online via VA Form 22-1990 (if you have already applied skip this step). If you are a veteran/service member/reservist and have not used your education benefits, complete Form 22-1990. You will need to create an ID.me or LOGIN.GOV account 
Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of required form: 
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| title | Applying for Ch. 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Dependents (Spouse/Child) |
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For dependents whose sponsored transferred their Post 9/11 while on active duty. |
Applying for Ch. 33
You can apply online via VA Form 22-1990e (if you have already applied skip this step). Application for Education Benefits should be completed after high school graduation. Dependents must first create an ID.me or Login.gov account and must be at least 18 years old to create this account. Service member should not sign in to their own account to apply for transferred of benefits as this may cause issues or delays.
If you are under 18, a paper form of the 22-1990e will need to be completed and mailed to the VA. MVRC will require a copy of the certified mail or receipt of the form being mailed to the VA.
Please save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to mvrc@uwf.edu.
Example of the required form:
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| title | Applying for Ch. 35 - Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance |
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| Applying for Ch. 35
You can apply online via VA.gov (Online VA Form 22-5490). Apply for Education Benefits after high school graduation (if you have already applied skip this step). You do no need sign in to start your application. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. Dependents may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. You must be at least 18 years old to create this account. Creating an ID.me Login will save your application progress.
We will need a copy of the confirmation page at the end of the application and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of Confirmation page required:
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| title | Applying for Ch. 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) |
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| Applying for Ch 1606
You can apply online via VA Form 22-1990 (if you have already applied skip this step). You do not need sign in to start your application. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. You may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. Logging in will save your application progress. If you have not used your education benefits, complete the Form 22-1990 If you are the veteran/service member/reservist and have not used your education benefits, complete Form 22-1990 
Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of required form:
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