UVU Cost of Attendance:https://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/cost
UVU Tuition:https://www.uvu.edu/tuition/
UVU Tuition for Aviation* Students:https://www.uvu.edu/aviation/become-student/tuition.html
*Visit https://www.uvu.edu/veterans/aviation/index.html for additional information.
The following two tools will help you estimate specific dollar amounts for the different benefit types.
GI Bill Comparison Tool:https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
VA Education Rate Tables:https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.asp
For more details, click a benefit type below to learn what that benefit covers and which forms are required.
More information about this VA education benefit is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/.
Required Forms:
AND
Eligible students receive: In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, book payment
(up to $1,000 per year).
Payment method: 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.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on
the day of the tuition deadline in order to prevent courses from being dropped for
non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
More information about this VA education benefit is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/.
Required Forms:
Eligible students receive: In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, books (actual
cost), parking permit / supplies / equipment (case-by-case basis).
Payment method: 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 are paid to UVU or its contracted suppliers.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes.
A UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form must be submitted no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline
in order to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, others grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Required Forms:
Eligible students receive: 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.
Payment method: The tuition waiver is directly applied to the student financial account.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes.
To prevent classes from being dropped, the required forms above must be submitted
no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline. Refer to Student Dates and Deadlines.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Required Forms:
Eligible students receive: 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.
Payment method: The money is directly applied to the student financial account.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? 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.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? This depends on the timing of your application and the amount of the financial award. Please contact the Veteran Success Center and/or the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
More information about this VA education benefit is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/.
Required Forms:
AND
Eligible students receive: Monthly stipend based on credit hours registered in required courses.
Payment method: Direct deposit or mailed check to the student.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? No.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? 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 at the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/.
Required Forms:
AND
Eligible students receive: Monthly stipend or one-time payment based on credit hours registered in required courses.
Payment method: Direct deposit or mailed check to the student.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? No.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? 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.
How to Apply:
Contact your Education Service Officer (ESO) if additional assistance is needed.
Eligible students receive: 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 $4000 annually. Specifics
may vary depending on the branch and specific student. 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. FTA may be requested as early as 60 days prior to the class start date, and must be both requested and approved at least 10 days prior to the class start date
(Military deadline).
Payment method: The approved amount of in-state tuition is directly applied to the student financial account.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes.
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.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, other grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Required Forms:
The Veteran Success Center 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.
Eligible students receive: Up to the in-state tuition and/or fees, subject to an annual cap.
Payment method: The approved amount of in-state tuition/fees is paid directly to UVU.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes. You must submit all documentation prior to the tuition deadline.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, others grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Required Forms:
Eligible students receive: 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.
Payment method: The money is directly applied to the student financial account.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? 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.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? This depends on the timing of your application and the amount of the financial award. Please contact the Veteran Success Center and/or the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
More information about this VA education benefit is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/.
Required Forms:
AND
Eligible students receive: In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, and book
payment (up to $1000 per year).
Payment method: 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.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of
the tuition deadline in order to prevent courses from being dropped for non-payment.
Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, others grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
More information about this VA education benefit is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/.
Required Forms:
AND
Eligible students receive: Monthly stipend or one-time payment based on credit hours registered in required courses.
Payment method: Direct deposit or mailed check to the student.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? No.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? 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 at the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/fry-scholarship/.
Required Forms:
AND
Eligible students receive: In-state tuition and fees for required courses, monthly housing allowance, and book
payment (up to $1000 per year).
Payment method: 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.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes.
You must submit a UVU Veteran Class Schedule Form no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the tuition deadline in order to prevent
courses from being dropped for non-payment. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, others grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
Please view the MyCAA help sheet.
What is the MyCAA Scholarship?
The My Career Advancement Account 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.
Who is Eligible?
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.
How to Apply?
Eligible students receive: 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.
Payment method: Scholarship is paid directly to UVU.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes, with proof of approval/eligibility and remaining funds.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? A UVU Payment Plan or Pell Grant is recommended until proof of myCAA approval/eligibility can be provided.
Required Forms:
Eligible students receive: Up to the in-state undergraduate tuition (fees NOT included).
Payment method: In-state undergraduate tuition is paid directly to UVU.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? Yes.
Please submit the following two items no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the day of the
tuition deadline. This will allow the Veteran Success Center to add "flags" to your semester account
to secure it and prevent courses from dropping. Refer to the Student Dates and Deadlines page.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Pell Grant, others grants, and non-tuition scholarships only.
How to Apply
Eligible students receive: Up to $1,000 per award year, split between Fall and Spring semesters.
Payment method: Awarded by UVU directly to the student financial account.
Prevents course drops and late payment fees? No.
Tuition Payment Plan or Financial Aid recommended? Yes.
The UVU Veteran Success Scholarship was established in 2016 to benefit Utah Valley
University students who are either veterans or dependent children or spouses of veterans.
The scholarship is awarded in two categories: Merit-based (based upon academic performance)
and Needs-based.
The scholarship application period is October through January of each year, and the money awarded is then applied to the following fall and spring semesters. The amount awarded to recipients is $1,000. This money is split across the two semesters evenly, $500 to fall and $500 to spring.
The scholarship is designed to not interfere or penalize students who are also utilizing the GI Bill®. Eligibility requirements apply. Applications are to be completed on the UVU Scholarships website, as outlined in the steps on this page.
Application:
Work study contract length follows the start and end date of each semester.
This a Veterans Affairs (VA) program that employs eligible students to work in the
UVU Veteran Success Center. Work studies are VA employees but they work on UVU campus
to help students utilize their GI Bill®* benefits. Many of our work studies enjoy
this opportunity because our office tries to be flexible and accommodate their school
schedule when possible. In addition, our office is located on campus which makes it
convenient to move between work and classes. This program provides work studies an
opportunity to learn how their own benefit functions and to network and interact with
other military-connected people.
Who is Eligible? You are eligible if you are a full-time or a three-quarter time student in a college degree, vocational, or professional program and using GI Bill® benefits.
Wages: Your hourly pay rate will be the greater of:
*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.
Grants, Loans, and Federal Work Study Program:https://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/aid/
Metrics and Data: Data for academic programs, inclusion and diversity, action commitment, performance measures, and completion/quality/efficiency are available at https://www.uvu.edu/ir/performance-indicators/index.html or by calling UVU Institutional Research at 801-863-7926.
Transcripts, AP, CLEP, DANTES (DSST), ACE: https://www.uvu.edu/transfer/
Military Credit:https://www.uvu.edu/transfer/military.html
Academic Counseling: An academic advisor list for all majors is available at https://www.uvu.edu/advising/advisors/.
Financial Counseling: You may schedule an appointment for Financial Aid/Scholarship assistance at https://appointments.uvu.edu/financialaid. Budgeting and other financial counseling is available from the Money Success Center; visit https://www.uvu.edu/woodbury/money-success-center/ for information.
Disability Counseling: Accessibility Services information is available at https://www.uvu.edu/accessibility-services/index.html.
