Welcome!

Step 1: Apply for Admission ONLINE!

• Please visit UWRF Addmissons

Step 2: Submit your transcripts and ACT/SAT scores to UWRF.

Step 3: Contact an Education Service Officer (ESO) to see what benefits you qualify for and for any questions about your State or Federal military benefits.

• Visit Education Benefit page

Application Process for FTA:

Service members need to check with an Education Services Officer (ESO) or counselor for the specifics of FTA. The FTA program is a financial assistance program for voluntary off-duty education programs to support a Soldier’s personal or professional development goals.  The programs pay $250 per credit up to a max of $4000 per fiscal year. Each branch of the military has their own application process.  All members MUST speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their military service prior to enrolling.  TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning and are part of an approved academic degree or certificate program. The courses must be offered by schools that are part of the DOD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DOD MOU) and are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The service branch will pay the approved TA amount directly to the school. TA is available to active duty, National Guard and Reserve servicemembers.

Apply for FTA  Army 

Apply for FTA Navy

Apply for FTA Marines

Apply for FTA Coast Guard

Apply for FTA Air Force

Apply for FTA National Guard

The University does NOT evaluate your service record to determine your benefits eligibility; that is the role of the VA. However, if you have questions regarding education benefits please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note: active duty service can change your veteran education benefit eligibility. Please take time in researching benefits that may be available for you.

Step 4: Apply for Federal VA and State benefits online.

• Apply for VA Federal Benefits Click Here  
• Apply for Wisconsin GI Bill Click Here 

Step 5: Request to use Military Education Benefits (Must be done EVERY Semester)

• Certification Request online form Click Here  (Must be done EVERY Semester)

Step 6: Apply for financial aid.

• If you are interested in receiving federal and state financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to complete the application.
• The FAFSA is available after January 1, each year.
• Complete the FAFSA as early as possible to guarantee all types of aid you are eligible for are still available.
• You must complete the FAFSA each year you would like to receive aid.

Step 7: Request your military transcripts.

• Request transcripts for your military training. (Air Force)
• Submit your transcripts to the Registrar's Office.
• Your transcripts will be evaluated to determine if/how you will receive credit for your military service.

Step 8: You've Been Admitted.  What's Next?

• Congratulations!
• Follow the Admissions Office's Enrollment Checklist.