Military Benefits
Military Benefits
The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is grateful to our brothers and sisters in uniform for the dedication, service, and sacrifice they make every day in order to preserve our freedom, and looks forward to serving these brave men and women as best we can.
Veteran Benefits
Veterans and dependents of veterans who plan to enroll at UVF are advised to contact the Admissions Department to begin the application process, as this will facilitate contact with UVF’s School Certifying Official (SCO). A list of forms that all veterans need to submit are:
Initial Forms
- DD Form 214 (If applicable per SCO)
- Certificate of Eligibility (from the VA)
- If you do not have a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA, you need to apply for VA benefits via the VA’s website (www.va.gov). To apply for benefits, please follow these instructions.
- If you are currently receiving VA education benefits but are transferring from another school or changing your program, you need to apply for a change in VA benefits via VA’s website (www.va.gov). To do this, please follow these instructions.
- Joint Service Transcript (JST) (If applicable)
- Official high school transcript and, if applicable, college transcript(s)
Recurring Form
- Veteran Education Benefits Application (VEBA)
- (A PDF version of this form is also available here.)
UVF is approved as a degree-granting institution for the attendance of veterans under Title 38, United States Code. This includes the programs covered in 30, 31, 33 (post 9/11), 35 of Title 38, relating also to the education of disabled veterans and war orphans, and 1606 of Title 10. The Division of Veterans/Military Education Pennsylvania State Approving Agency has also authorized UVF for the attendance of veterans and veterans’ dependents.
- Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty
- Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly Vocational Rehabilitation)
- Chapter 32: Veterans Educational Assistance Program
- Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill® (including Yellow Ribbon Program, if eligible)
- Chapter 35: Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance
- Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve
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 website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently approved the University of Valley Forge (UVF) for participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program (YR) for the 2022-2023 academic year. The YR Program helps to make college more affordable for eligible veterans. The University is pleased to be able to show appreciation and honor to our veterans by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, and looks forward to serving the students who enroll under it. To be considered, prospective students should contact their admissions counselors to be connected with the UVF School Certifying Official (SCO). Current UVF students interested in consideration for this program should reach out to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@valleyforge.edu. For more information regarding veterans benefits, please contact your Veterans Affairs office or visit the VA website.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance is a government offered benefit to those currently serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces (including Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Marines) to help alleviate some of the financial stresses of tuition. In some circumstances, Department of Defense employees and military spouses may also be eligible to receive some form of Tuition Assistance offered through the University.
Students on active military duty should submit the following forms (Forms should be submitted to UVF’s School Certifying Official (SCO):
- Tuition Assistance Authorization form
- Students apply for and receive the Tuition Assistance Authorization form from the Education Center of their military branch. Students need to follow the deadlines of their military branch.
- UVF’s Tuition Assistance form
