We are here to support military-connected students by enabling their access to all aspects of higher education and empowering them to succeed while at UAF.
Military Friendly University
UAF is a Military Friendly University that offers in-state tuition, transfer credits for military training, VA educational benefits advising and other resources for veteran and military students.
Opportunities for veterans, active duty military and military dependents include:
- Resident Tuition Rates
- Military and Veteran Scholarships
- Transfer Credit for Military Training
- Flexible Online Degree Programs
Learn More About Why Our Military and Veteran Students Chose UAF
Chapter 33 Students Enrolling Fall 2024:
Students using Chapter 33 (Post 9/11) GI Bill benefits in all programs will be required to self-certify their enrollment monthly in order to receive their housing allowance. When you self-certify with the VA, you can opt in for text/sms reminders.
Get Help With Educational Benefits
There are five basic ways that military-affiliated students receive financial support while attending UAF:
- UAF support
- VA Educational Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Pricing
- Support for Spouses and Dependents
Explore your options and find more information below. Our advisors are ready to help you with any questions.
UAF Support For Active Duty Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
UAF offers a variety of academic programs, scholarships and waivers to veterans and eligible dependents, including in-state/resident tuition for all active duty service members, veterans and their dependents.
Learn More About UAF Support for Military Students
VA Educational Benefits (Veterans and Dependents)
VA education and training benefits offer a variety of opportunities for veterans and service members to achieve educational goals. Military-affiliated spouses and dependents may also qualify for certain VA education benefits.
Learn More About Utilizing Your VA Educational Benefits
Military Pricing
Use tuition assistance to cover the full cost of your education, with little to no additional fees or expenses. UAF's discount military tuition pricing eliminates most out-of-pocket expenses, offering both in-person and online undergraduate courses for just $250 per credit hour.
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Tuition Assistance (Active Duty Service Members, Spouses and National Guard)
Tuition assistance offers eligible members of the U.S. Armed Forces $250 per credit hour(with a maximum yearly benefit of $4,500 per year or 16 credit hours). Active members of the Army and Air Force Reserve and Army National Guard can receive up to $250 per credit hour towards undergraduate or graduate tuition up to $4500 for Federal Tuition Assistance and up to an additional 12 hours each semester using State Tuition Assistance. Alaska Air National Guard can receive State Tuition Assistance up to 12 hours each semester.
Learn More About Tuition Assistance for Active Duty and National Guard
Support for Spouses and Dependents
Tuition Assistance Opportunities for Spouses and Dependents include transferring Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits, UAF and national scholarships and tuition waivers for survivors of fallen service members.Military spouses are also eligible for tuition assistance through the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site athttps://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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Transfer to UAF
You can transfer VA education benefits to UAF even after having used a portion of your benefits at another school.
Learn More About Transferring Your Military Educational Benefits to UAF
Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base
Take classes and more at nearby Fort Wainwright Army Garrison and Eielson Air Force Base.
Opportunities include:
- On-site Evening Classes and Degree Programs
- Academic and Career Advising Services
- Testing Services
Learn More About Services at Fort Wainwright
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Celebrating UAF's Veterans
To celebrate the vital contributions of veterans to the UAF community, the Department of Military and Veteran Services is sponsoring an Honor Wall featuring portraits of UAF veterans submitted from the UAF community.
Learn More About the Honor Wall
