The Veterans Services Office (VSO) no longer provides a written booklet of guidelines and procedures for VA students. VA students are responsible for the information provided by the VSO and the information in the UWF Catalog. Additional information for VA students is also published on this VSO web site or e-mail veterans@uwf.edu. Please contact the VSO at (850) 474-2262 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 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 information, the earlier certification paperwork 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 the student's specific degree plan. The signed PDS must be on file in the UWF Veterans Services Office before the end of the student's first semester at UWF. 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 students schedule (additions, drops, withdrawals, or other interruptions) not processed on-line 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
   Routine class attendance is required for students receiving DVA benefits. If a student is unable to attend class for an extended period of time, he/she must notify the instructor and the UWF Veterans Services Office.
   
   
5. Change of Major
   VA students need to visit the VSO anytime 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 University. Both forms are available at the UWF Veterans Services Office.
   
   Students may also change their UWF address on-line through Argus under the "My Info" tab.
   
   DVA notification may be done by e-mailing the DVA at "Ask a Question and Find an Answer" or calling (888) 442-4554. Expeditious notification will speed payment of benefits. Chapter 30, 1606 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 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 a student's responsibility to ensure that all classes are required.
   
   
8. Tuition deferment
   VA students can receive a tuition deferment once each academic year. The deferment is used to defray the cost of tuition for 60 days from the fee payment date. Extensions may granted for first semester students on an individual basis and under strict guidelines. 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, he/she is still responsible for the fees and tuition. Fees and tuition must be paid within ten working days of notification to avoid collection action.
    
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 are available if a student has not received VA Educational benefits prior to the deferment due date. Students may request an extension online through their ARGUS account or in person at the VSO. Extensions will be processed within two working days.
    
    
11. Dual Degrees (Major and Minors)
    Students requesting dual majors requires approval by the State Approving Agency before earning 90 hours toward a baccalaureate program. For graduate students, the request must be made during the student’s second semester of enrollment. Visit the UWF Veterans Services Office for additional information.
    
    
12. Transient Students
    Transient student must complete the Transient Student Forms to verify courses are required to complete degree plan.

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