VA students are responsible for the information provided by the VSO and the information in the UWF Catalog and on the VSO web site. Please contact the VSO at (850) 474-2262 or veterans@uwf.edu with any questions. It is the student's responsibility to notify the UWF Veterans Services Office of the following:

1. Enrollment Certification
   After registering, eligible students may complete their Enrollment Certification online through Argus or visit the UWF Veterans Services Office to complete necessary paperwork. In most cases, the earlier a student registers, provides a copy of the registration fee schedule, and completes other necessary information, the earlier the certification can be forwarded to the DVA.
   
   VA students must initiate enrollment certification at the beginning of each semester. Students currently enrolled can complete a VA Enrollment Certification online through Argus under the "My Info" tab.  
2. Program Description Sheet (PDS)
   A PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SHEET (PDS) (pdf) is no longer required if the student has a SASS audit. Students without a SASS audit must have a PDS that lists all courses that are required to complete their degree plan. The signed PDS must be on file in the UWF Veterans Services Office. Considerable care should be taken in the development of this plan since the DVA will consider only courses listed on the PDS.
3. Changes to Schedule
   Any changes to the student's schedule (additions, drops, withdrawals, or other interruptions) not processed online through Argus on the "My Info" tab must be reported in writing within one week to the UWF Veterans Services Office.  
4. Failure to Attend Class
   Class attendance is required for students receiving DVA benefits. If a student is unable to attend class for an extended period of time, they must notify the instructor and the UWF Veterans Services Office.
5. Change of Major
   VA students need to visit the VSO before they make a major change.
6. Change of Address
   Two separate "Change of Address" forms must be filed, one with the DVA and the other with the UWF.
   
   Students may also change their UWF address online through Argus under the "My Info" tab, but must contact the VSO to change the address on file with the DVA.
   
   DVA notification may be done by emailing the DVA at "Ask a Question and Find an Answer" or calling (888) 442-4554. Chapters 30 or1606 may change their address via W.A.V.E.
    
7. Student Academic Support System (SASS)
   VA will only pay benefits for classes required for graduation or for completion of an approved VA certificate program. Students who do not have a SASS audit will need a signed program description sheet. Required courses must be reflected in your SASS audit before they can be certified for VA benefits. Substitutions to the SASS audit must be made prior to VA certification. To prevent delays in a certification, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that all classes are required in their degree plan.
8. Tuition deferment
   VA students may receive a tuition deferment once each semester if they have not started receiving benefits from VA. The deferment is used to defray the cost of tuition for 90 days from the start of classes, but not to exceed the last day of the term/semester. Extensions may be granted for first time students on an individual basis. The VA Deferment is a promissory note requiring students to pay fees and tuition on or before the deferment due date. If the student withdraws from classes or is denied VA benefits, they are still responsible for the fees and tuition. Changing classes, multiple terms, classes not required for graduation all effect deferment status and the due dates. A deferment request is included on the VA Enrollment Certification Form. Once processed, the VSO will notify the cashier’s office and the cashier's office will update the fee payment date within 14 working days.  
9. Tuition Deferment Promissory Note
   A deferment request is included on the VA Enrollment Certification Form (ECF). Once processed, the VSO will notify the cashier’s office and the cashier's office will update the fee payment date within 14 working days.  
10. Tuition Deferment Promissory Note Extensions
If a student has not received VA Educational benefits prior to the deferment due date they may request an extension online through their ARGUS account or in person at the VSO. A 30 day Extension will be processed within two working days not to exceed the last day of term or semester .
11. Dual Degrees
    Students requesting dual major requires approval by the State Approving Agency before earning 90 hours toward the baccalaureate degree. Graduate students must request a dual major by the second semester of enrollment. Visit the UWF VSO for additional information.
12. Transient Students
    Transient students must complete the Transient Student form to verify courses are required to complete the degree plan.

The information provided on these pages was accurate at the time of publication. Benefits, regulations, eligibility requirements, etc., are subject to change.