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Overview

New student's using VA educational benefits can follow these steps to start using their VA Educational benefits at UWF. 


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: 

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

  1. 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. 

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. 



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.

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: 

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: 


For child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is a permanently and totally disabled due to a service connected disability. 

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:


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:


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.  

Purchase Order/Authorization

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

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.  

ALL VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS may check for their 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. 


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 still active duty.



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.  

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. 


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.




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