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: 

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.  

Register for Courses (if you have already registered skip this step)

You will need to meet with your academic advisor to get registered for classes.  After registering for classes, you will need to upgrade your MYUWF account to full access.  To do this, type My account in the search bar of your MYUWF account.  Click on Upgrade.  This can be done at least 2 hours after registering for classes.  Once the account has been updated, click the log out button.  Once you log back into your account, you will have full access.  For additional information on this, go to:  https://confluence.uwf.edu/display/public/Upgrading+your+MyUWF+account+to+a+full-access+ArgoNet+account 

VA Enrollment Certification Form (ECF)

You will need to fill this form out through your MyUWF account after you have registered for classes. This form needs to be completed every semester and any time your class schedule changes.  To locate the form, type VA enrollment certification form in the search bar of your MyUWF account.

Monthly Enrollment Verification

To receive your monthly housing, you must verify your enrollment at the end of each month of enrollment. You can verify your enrollment online by following this link: https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment.

Select 'For Montgomery GI Bill Benefits'

Sign in with your existing ID.me or Login.gov account. If you don’t have either of these accounts, you can create a free ID.me account or Login.gov account now.

Monthly Pay Rate

• Please note: Chapter 30 students will be responsible for making all payments to the school for tuition & fees, housing fees, and meal plans. The VA will send their funding directly to the account listed when the VA application is completed.
  • Ch. 30 students are eligible for a deferment each semester which may be requested when completing their VA Enrollment Certification Form (ECF). 
  • Be advised, deferments will only defer tuition costs. Any outstanding housing fees and meal plans will be the students responsibility to pay. A payment plan will need to be set up, read more here: https://uwf.edu/finance-and-administration/departments/controllers-office/student-accounts-and-cashier/tuition-and-fees/payment-plan/
• Monthly rate vary depending on training time enrollment, read on training time requirement for VA Benefits and deferment dates here: https://uwf.edu/academic-affairs/departments/military-veteran-resource-center/tuition--funding/training-time-requirements-for-va-benefits/
• To find your benefit rate, go to: https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
  • Type West Florida and select University of West Florida         

• • Under 'Which GI Bill benefit do you want to use?' select Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30). Military Status may also need to be updated along with 'Completed an enlistment of.'

• •  Then select 'School costs and calendar' under Enrolled select your training time

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    • On the right hand side, under Housing Allowance would be your expected Monthly Rate