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To apply to undergrad follow this link: https://apply.uwf.edu/apply/

1. New students will need to 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. 

To apply for graduate admissions follow this link: https://graduatedegrees.uwf.edu/apply/

1. 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. 

The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. Read more on eligibility requirements here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/

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: 

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.

The Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you're training for a job. If you've served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Read on eligibility requirements here:  https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

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: 

Under the chapter, effective August 1, 2009, eligible participants (veterans, service members, and dependents) pursuing a VA approved training program may receive the following benefits at a percentage based on the length of active duty service. Read on eligibility requirements here:  https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

Applying for Ch. 33 -For dependents whose sponsored transferred their Post 9/11 while on active duty. 

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 Regional Office. 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: 

NOTE:  We will also need a copy of the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Form.  This form can be obtained by the service member whose benefits you are using via milConnect: https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. Log into milConnect and select Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) from the Benefits menu.

Example of required TEB: 

-Please list whether you are the spouse or dependent child
-If you are the spouse, please notify us if your sponsor still active duty.

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The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you're a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefits. Read more on eligibility requirements here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/

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:

The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits. This scholarship provides up to 9 months (or $30,000) of benefits for training in high-demand fields. Read more on eligibility requirements here: https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/stem-scholarship/

Find approved fields of study for the STEM Scholarship here: https://www.va.gov/resources/approved-fields-of-study-for-the-stem-scholarship/

Applying for VA STEM Scholarship

You can apply online via VA Form 22-10203 (if you have already applied skip this step)

When applying for the Rogers STEM Scholarship you scroll to the bottom of the page from the link above provided and start your application without signing in. 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.

Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu.

NOTE: Once approved for the VA STEM scholarship, ensure to send us a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility. 

The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Chapter 33) provides Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level. Read more on Eligibility here: https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/fry-scholarship/

Application for FRY Scholarship benefits

You can apply online via VA Form 22-5490 (if you have already applied skip this step). As a dependent child that is using this benefit for the first time must complete Form 22-5490.

Application for Education Benefits should be completed after high school graduation. 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. 

Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of the required form:

Required documents to submit to MVRC:

Form 22-1990

This is the confirmation page page provided at the end of the application. Email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of the required form: 

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

You will receive this document in the mail a few months roughly 30 days after completing the initial application. We will need a copy for our records.  Please send it to mvrc@uwf.edu.  Please see an example of the documentation below.:

Purchase Order/Authorization

Veterans who have applied and met with their VR&E Counselors will have authorization to attend UWF. Your CH31 VR&E Counselor will send the PO authorization to UWF and Follett.  Meet with your academic advisor to register for classes. 

Please see an example of the documentation below. 

Required documents to submit to MVRC:

Form 22-1990

This is the confirmation page page provided at the end of the application. Email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of the required form: 

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

You will receive this document in the mail a few months after completing the application. We will need a copy for our records.  Please send it to mvrc@uwf.edu.  Please see an example of the documentation below. 

ALL VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS may check for their Post 9/11 GI Bill Statement of Benefits:

• Go to VA.gov. Under VA Benefits and Health Care, select Education and Training. Under Manage your Benefits select 'Check Post 9/11 GI Bill Statement of Benefits' 

• You will need to sign in with an existing Login.gov, ID.me, DS Logon, or My HealtheVet account. If you don’t have any of these accounts, you can create a free Login.gov or ID.me account now.
• This Statement of Benefits will work as a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Please send it to mvrc@uwf.edu.  Please see an example of the documentation below. 

Required documents to submit to MVRC:

 Form 22-1990e

This is the confirmation page page provided at the end of the application. Example of the required form: 

We will also need a copy of the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Form.  This form can be obtained by the service member whose benefits you are using via milConnect: https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. Log into milConnect and select Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) from the Benefits menu.

Example of required TEB: 

-Please list whether you are the spouse or dependent child
-If you are the spouse, please notify us if your sponsor is still active duty.

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

You will receive this document in the mail a few months roughly 30 days after completing the initial application. We will need a copy for our records.  Please send it to mvrc@uwf.edu.  Please see an example of the documentation below. 

New students using Ch. 35: 

Required documents to submit to MVRC: 

Form 22-5490

This is the confirmation page page provided at the end of the application, see snippet below. We will also need your sponsor's full name, social security number, branch of service and which type of beneficiary you are (i.e., spouse, 1st child using benefits, 2nd child using benefits, etc.). Without your sponsors full name and social security number, we cannot submit your certification to the VA.

Required documents to submit to MVRC: 

Form 22-5490

This is the confirmation page page provided at the end of the application, see snippet below.  

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

You will receive this document in the mail a few months roughly 30 days after completing the initial application. We will need a copy for our records.  Please send it to mvrc@uwf.edu. Please see an example of the documentation below. 

Required documents to submit to MVRC:

Form 22-1990

This is the confirmation page page provided at the end of the application. Email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of the required form: 

 We will also need a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), which is part of your reserve contract. Example of required form:

Note: You Notice of Basic Eligibility (DD Form 2384-1) is obtained from your unit. Your unit will also code your eligibility into the Department of Defense (DoD) personnel system so the VA can verify it. 

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

You will receive this document in the mail a few months after completing the application. We will need a copy for our records, send it to mvrc@uwf.edu.  Please see an example of the documentation below.

Form 22-5490

This is the confirmation page page provided at the end of the application. Email it to mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of the required form:

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

You will receive this document in the mail a few months after completing the application. We will need a copy for our records, send it to mvrc@uwf.edu.  Please see an example of the documentation below.:

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

You will receive this document in the mail a few months after completing the application. We will need a copy for our records.  Please send it to mvrc@uwf.edu. Please see an example of the documentation below.