The UVU Military-Affiliated Student Hub (MASH) is here to help you understand the veteran benefit options available to you and how to navigate the application process. Help is available every step of the way. Come in today!
How do I prepare before starting my application?
What documents and information do I need to apply?
How do I apply?
You can apply online right now. Just answer a few questions, to get started with the education benefits form that's right for you.
Find your education benefits form
Note: To apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) or educational and career counseling through Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (Chapter 36), you will need to use a different application.
Find out how to apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
Find out how to apply for educational and career counseling (Chapter 36)
What happens after I apply?
You can’t make changes to your application, but if you have questions about VA education benefits, please call 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
If VA asked you for documents, you can upload them using QuickSubmit on AccessVA.
Upload supporting documents using QuickSubmit on AccessVA
Information from the VA about what happens after you apply .
It takes 30 days on average to process education claims.
The following tools will help you estimate specific dollar amounts for the different benefit types. For more details, visit the Benefit Options page for information about each benefit.
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI BILL®
Eligibility: Veterans (Former Active Duty)
and
In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, book payment (up to $1,000 per year).
In-state tuition and fees are paid directly to UVU. Monthly housing allowance and book money are paid to the student via direct deposit or mailed check.
Yes.
Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
More information about this VA education benefit is available on the VA website.
Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness & Emp. (VR&E)
Eligibility: Disabled Veterans
In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, books (actual cost), and parking permit, supplies, and equipment on a case-by-case basis.
In-state tuition and fees are paid directly to UVU. Monthly housing allowance is paid to the student via direct deposit or mailed check. Books, parking permit, supplies, and equipment costs are paid to UVU or its contracted suppliers.
Yes.
Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
More information about this VA education benefit is available on the VA website.
Purple Heart Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: Purple Heart Recipients
Who Are Utah Residents
Up to 18 credits of undergraduate in-state tuition per semester, and/or a lifetime maximum of $10,000 graduate tuition. Fees are NOT covered.
The tuition waiver is directly applied to the student financial account.
Yes.
Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Veterans Tuition Gap Program
Eligibility: Veterans and Service Members
in Final Year of First Bachelor’s Degree
Up to the undergraduate in-state tuition for no more than three semesters. Potentially provides additional money for fees and books, depending on availability of funds and UVU Financial Aid Office policies.
The money is directly applied to the student financial account.
Please contact the UVU Financial Aid Office for details and submit the application at least 30 days prior to the semester tuition deadline. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
This depends on the timing of your application and the amount of the financial award. Please contact the Military-Affiliated Student Hub (M.A.S.H.) and/or the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® ToE Transfer
Eligibility: Dependent/Spouse
with Transferred Benefit
and
In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, and book payment (up to $1000 per year).
In-state tuition and fees are paid directly to UVU. Monthly housing allowance and book money are paid to the student via direct deposit or mailed check.
Yes.
Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
More information about this VA education benefit is available on the VA website.
Chapter 35 Survivors’ & Dependents’ Assistance
Eligibility: Dependent of 100%
Disabled/Deceased Veteran
and
Monthly stipend or one-time payment based on credit hours registered in required courses.
Direct deposit or mailed check to the student.
No.
Yes.
The payment plan or financial aid should be set up prior to the semester tuition deadline in order to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
More information about this VA education benefit is available on the VA website.
Marine GYSGT John David Fry Scholarship
Eligibility: Surviving Spouse/Dependent
of Service Member
and
In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, and book payment (up to $1000 per year).
In-state tuition and fees are paid directly to UVU. Monthly housing allowance and book money are paid to the student via direct deposit or mailed check.
Yes.
Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
More information about this VA education benefit is available on the VA website.
MyCAA Career Advancement Scholarship
Eligibility: Military Spouses
Pursuing Associates,
Certificates, and Licenses
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship pays tuition costs for education and training courses and examinations leading to an associate degree (excluding associate degrees in general studies, liberal arts and interdisciplinary studies that do not have a concentration). The scholarship also covers the costs for obtaining a license, certificate or certification at an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States or approved testing organization that expands employment or portable career opportunities for military spouses.
Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school and have the ability to request tuition assistance while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders are eligible. Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are eligible.
Up to $4,000 in tuition/fee funding, a free laptop that the student can keep after training, course materials, national exam fees, and career development assistance are all included. Train anytime, anywhere. Online, On-Demand training so you can study at your time and pace on any device - total flexibility.
Scholarship is paid directly to UVU.
Yes, with proof of approval/eligibility and remaining funds.
A UVU Payment Plan or Pell Grant is recommended until proof of MyCAA approval/eligibility can be provided.
For more information, review the MyCAA help sheet.;
Scott B. Lundell Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: Dependent of Deceased
Utah Service Member
Up to the in-state undergraduate tuition (fees NOT included).
In-state undergraduate tuition is paid directly to UVU.
Yes.
Pell Grant, others grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Please submit the required items no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline. This will allow the Military-Affiliated Student Hub to add "flags" to your semester account to secure it and prevent courses from dropping. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® for S.R
Eligibility: National Guard or Reserves
and
Monthly stipend based on credit hours registered in required courses.
Direct deposit or mailed check to the student.
No.
Yes.
The payment plan or financial aid should be set up prior to the semester tuition deadline in order to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
More information about this VA education benefit is available on the VA website.
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)
Eligibility: National Guard, Reserves, Active Duty
Eligibility and entitlement vary by the Branch and Component of the student. By way of example, the remainder of this paragraph applies to Army service members: Up to the in-state tuition (fees are NOT covered), subject to an annual cap. FTA is typically capped at a maximum of $250 per credit hour and $4500 annually. If you would like to use FTA concurrently with the Montgomery GI Bill® for Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), you must attend at least half-time.
The approved amount of in-state tuition is directly applied to the student financial account.
Yes.
Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Army service members: FTA may be requested as early as 60 days prior to the class start date, and must be both requested and approved no later than 10 days prior to the class start date (Military deadline). ALL service members: Your Tuition Assistance Request (TAR) must be submitted, approved, and received by UVU prior to the tuition deadline for the semester in order to prevent your classes from dropping (UVU deadline). Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Contact your Education Service Officer (ESO) if additional assistance is needed.
State Tuition Assistance/Waiver (STA/STW)
Eligibility: Utah National Guard Service Members
The Military-Affiliated Student Hub (MASH) does NOT process applications for State Tuition Assistance (STA) or State Tuition Waiver (STW). Members of the Utah National Guard can visit the Utah Army National Guard Education Services Office web site to obtain the application form and instructions.
Up to the in-state tuition and/or fees, subject to an annual cap.
The approved amount of in-state tuition/fees is paid directly to UVU.
Yes. You must submit all documentation prior to the tuition deadline.
Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Educational and Career Counseling (VA Chapter 36)
Eligibility: Veterans and Dependents
Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG), or VA Chapter 36, offers free educational and career guidance, planning, and resources to Veterans and their dependents who are eligible for a VA education benefit. Find out how to apply for this program if you’re leaving active service soon or have been discharged within the past year.
You may be eligible for these services if one of these is true for you.
Learn more about employment benefits for dependents
There are 3 ways to apply for these benefits:
Get Paid Back for Test Fees
Eligibility: Chapters 30, 33, 35, 1606
Per 38 CFR 21.4268, Chapters 30, 33, 35, 1606 may be eligible if you are using benefits.
You can use part of your entitlement to cover the cost of certain tests you need to take to become a licensed or certified professional—or to apply for college or a training course. The VA only covers tests approved for this benefit, so find out what’s approved before you take any tests.
VA can reimburse the cost of approved licensing and certification tests. Students are reimbursed the cost of the test, not to exceed the approved cost of the test or $2,000. Benefits can be paid for tests that are not passed, for tests retaken if not passed, and for tests required to be recertified or to renew a license.
Students must be eligible for benefits to receive test reimbursement. They must have remaining entitlement and their delimiting date must not have passed.
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