Military Personnel
UWF recognizes that many active duty military personnel face formidable barriers in their pursuit of a college degree. As part of the University's continuing commitment to educational opportunities for military personnel, UWF offers a program designed to assist active duty military men and women in their quest for bachelor's, master's, specialist or doctoral degrees. Many departments have agreed to offer degrees through a system tailored to the specific needs of active duty military personnel. Previous college credits, work experiences, service schools, and other forms of nonacademic experiences will be considered for college credits. For further information, contact the Office of Admissions or UWF Veterans Services.

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
UWF has been designated as an institutional member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a group of more than 1800 colleges and universities providing voluntary postsecondary education to members of the military throughout the world. As a SOC member, UWF recognizes the unique nature of the military life-style and is committed to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, while crediting learning from appropriate military training and experiences. For more information please contact our UWF Military Advisor.

Additional Military Program Information

The New Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an outstanding new benefit providing educational assistance to individuals who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. This draft outreach letter provides concise information about basic eligibility and benefits of the new program. A hard copy brochure describing the new GI Bill is also available. Finally, for up-to-date information on the new Post-9/11 GI Bill and other educational benefits, please visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) MyCAA funding was placed on hold February 18, 2010. In the days following the announcement of a temporary pause of the Career Advancement Account - MyCAA - the Department of Defense resumed operations for military spouses who currently have existing MyCAA accounts. Those who have an existing account will have access to the entire Web site, including the ability to create and have financial documents approved. Subsequently, new guidelines reflect a return to the original purpose of the program to assist spouses of service members achieve portable careers. Accordingly, the revised Defense Department's financial assistance program will:

• Be available to spouses of active duty service members in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2
• Offer a maximum financial benefit of $4,000 with a fiscal year cap of $2,000. Waivers will be available for spouses pursuing licensure or certification up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000
• Require military spouses to finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course
• Be limited to associate degrees, certification and licensures

Current News: In response to input from spouses and schools, effective Monday, September 13, 2010, spouses with an active MyCAA account may request financial assistance for classes that have a start date up to January 31, 2011 instead of January 15, 2011. However, all requests for financial assistance must be submitted by October 21, 2010. As a result, this program change will enable spouses to enroll in the spring 2011 term with a start date of up to January 31st, using financial assistance that is currently available in MyCAA accounts.

Click here for more information on Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)

If you have questions and need assistance feel free to contact the UWF Military Advisor at: MilitaryAdvisor@uwf.edu

Troops-To-Teachers Program
Troops-to-Teachers provides Referral Assistance and Placement services to military personnel interested in beginning a second career in public education as a teacher. The DANTES Troops-to-Teachers office will help applicants identify teacher certification requirements, programs leading to certification and employment opportunities. More info...