1. Apply for admission to the University of Alaska Anchorage to be a degree seeking student.

• The VA requires that students actively pursue a degree to utilize VA educational benefits.
• You can use your VA benefits for no more than two certifications before completing your admission status and becoming formally admitted into the program.

2. Register for classes using UAOline.  

• Remember, only the courses that are applicable to your degree program can be certified for VA benefits.
• It is highly suggested that you work with an academic advisor and refer to Degree Works to confirm that courses are applicable to your degree program.

3. Complete the Request to Start Using VA Educational Benefits at UAA.

• Please do not submit this form until you have completed your registration.

4. Complete the VA 22-1995, Change Place of Training Form.

• Submit this form directly to UAA; the VA requires institutions to have this form on file for students who have used their benefits at another institution.

5. Submit a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility showing your benefit type and percentage

• You will be certified without this form. However, it will remain a requirement until it is received.

6. Submit required transcripts for admissions to include your military transcripts.

7. Maximize all sources of funding by completing:

• FAFSA application for federal financial aid. (not a requirement)
• UAA Scholarship application (not a requirement)

8. Check your UAA email Address frequently.

• Confirmation of certifications, issues with course certifications, newsletters and other important time sensitive information will be sent to your UAA email address.

9. UAA Contact Information:

• Office of Student Financial Assistance: UAA_Veterans@uaa.alaska.edu
• John Johnson, Military and Veteran Community Services Assistant: 907-786-1188
• Terry Jackson,  Vetsuccess on Campus Councilor: 907-786-1299