Residency

If you are a non-Florida resident and living in the State of Florida, your residency status will be changed to temporary resident by the Registrar’s Office once we receive the documentation from your CH31 counselor and the SCO adds your name to the CH31 in-state residency list.

If residency has not been updated, contact the MRVC office for assistance at 850-474-2550 or email us at mvrc@uwf.edu. 

Parking Permit/Pass

Your parking permit is paid for by the VR&E once your classes have been certified by our office.  You can complete the VA Voc-Rehab Vehicle Registration form, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2tKwDr_kAi-rnp5YC2mD3YYp2ahliugrqRhzm_CJp7DG8Wg/viewform. Your permit will be issued to you.  The permit expires September 30th of every year.  You are responsible to get a new permit when it expires.  You will need to complete the form to get your new permit as long as you remain in the VR&E program.

Note: If you have multiple vehicles, please ensure the vehicle is registered through the parking portal. Virtual Permits | University of West Florida

UWF Student ID Card

Once your classes have been certified, you can go to Bldg. 20W to get your ID card at the VA's expense.  Inform them that you are a Ch. 31 VR&E student.

Bookstore procedures:  Your classes are certified, an email was sent to the bookstore, notifying them you are a VR&E student. 

Books and Supplies

The VA pays for required tuition, fees, books, and a set amount for supplies. 

VA purchasing process:

• PIN Format (if not receiving Financial Aid): The student’s PIN will be the first letter of their first name + first letter of their last name (both capitalized) + the last 4 digits of their student ID.
  Example: John Doe, Student ID 12345678 → PIN: JD5678

• PIN Format (also receiving Financial Aid): Pin will be found under your MyUWF under My Account. Instructions: Bookstore Financial Aid Deferment Program

• Students can add items to their bag and check out using this PIN to purchase:

  • Supplies

  • Textbooks

  • Technology

• Students can choose either in-store pickup or shipping during checkout.

• If students visit the store in person, they can go to uwfshop.com, enter their student ID, and view a list of their required course materials.

• Physical books will be located on shelves organized by the author’s last name.

• Digital books will be processed and rung up at the cash register.

Please note: VA does not cover Follett Access charges directly.  You will have temporary access to the materials, but the bookstore, will have to manually ring up an equivalent version of the course materials you are accessing through Canvas. Don’t worry—you won’t lose any work already completed. They are simply providing an alternate method of access.

You will receive an email from the bookstore with more details, and then you will be opted out of Follett Access for that course.

How do I access my course materials?

Kortext eBook Instructions

Step 1:  Wait for email from Kortext with link to your materials

Step 2: Follow the link in the email to access your Kortext Shelf.  The books will populate automatically.

Login Notes: Your Kortext User ID is you UWF email address.  The password created is unique for Kortext.  Kortext

Accessing Kortext Materials via Email

• Check your UWF email for a message from
• Click the activation link provided.
• Your content opens automatically in your Kortext Library.
• Start Studying!

Troubleshooting Steps:

I am in a class and have not received the Kortext email.

If it has been 24 hours since registering for class, please visit Kortext and attempt to login with your uwf.edu email address.  You may need to reset your password.   The book will populate even if you did not receive an email link to the materials, so checking your shelf is the first step.

Brytewave eBook Instructions

Step 1:  Wait for email from Brytewave with link to your materials

Step 2: Follow the link in the email to access your Bryteweave Shelf.  The books will populate automatically.

Login Notes: Your Brytewave User ID is you UWF email address.  The password created is unique for Brytewave.redshelf.com

Accessing Brytwave Materials via Email

• Check your UWF email for a message from
• Click the activation link provided.
• Your content opens automatically in your Brytewave/Redshelf Library.
• Start Studying!

Troubleshooting Steps:

I am in a class and have not received the Brytewave email.

If it has been 24 hours since registering for class, please visit Brytewave and attempt to login with your uwf.edu email address.  You may need to reset your password.   The book will populate even if you did not receive an email link to the materials, so checking your shelf is the first step.

Example:

Packback

When class starts you will receive an email invitation to join Packback. Follow the instructions in the email. Be advised, you must keep the unique code provided to you as it is the only code that will be provided, example listed below. 

EXAMPLE:

If any VA students experience issues with their PINs or obtaining their books, please contact the bookstore at:  bookstorevoucher@uwf.edu

VA Form 28-8606

The VRC must provide an outline of the necessary steps for plan redevelopment using Notes from Counseling and Next Steps, Veterans Affairs form (VAF) 28-8606. The claimant must be provided with a copy of VAF 28-8606.

The VRC must document the plan redevelopment in an electronic case note to include the reason and necessary steps for redevelopment. Upon completion of plan redevelopment, the case will be returned to the appropriate case status.

Steps to completing VA Form 28-8606

1. Name: Complete this by adding your First, Middle, and last name
2. File Number: Your VA file number is often your Social Security Number (SSN). However, if you filed a claim a long time ago, it may be a separate eight or nine-digit number. You can find your VA file number on letters from the VA, often in the upper right-hand corner, or on your VA benefit checks. 
3. Long Range Goal: This will be set with your VR&E Counselor
4. Proposed Program: Set with VR&E Counselor
5. Desired Program Begnning Date: Term start date
6. 6B. Necessary Actions For Approval: 

   School’s Vendor code or TAX ID# in Tungsten: 592976783

   School’s name in Tungsten: University of West Florida (UWF)

   School’s Facility Code in Tungsten: ­­­­­­­­­11963110

   Program of Study:  Found in Degree Audit under your MyUWF

   Type of Degree:  Found in Degree Audit under your MyUWF

   Number of college credits required for the program: Found in Degree Audit under your MyUWF

   Number of prerequisite courses you’re required to take for the program: Found in Degree Audit or UWF Catalog

   Number of college credits accepted as transfer credits towards program: Review with your Academic Advisor

   Number of credit hours you need to complete the degree program: Found in Degree Audit

   Anticipated month/year of completing the program:

   Estimated yearly costs for tuition, required fees, books and supplies: Cost of Attendance Estimates

   Schools’ VA Certifying Official: Gary Bivens. gbivens@uwf.edu

   Your Academic Advisor’s name, phone, and email: Navigate under your MyUWF

   Bookstore Vendor Information (company, phone number, email used in Tungsten): UWF Bookstore

EXAMPLE: