University of Central Arkansas

Federal and State Benefits for veterans and eligible dependents are coordinated through the campus Certifying Official, located in the Office of the Registrar. McCastlain Hall, Office 112

(501) 450-5200/FAX (501) 450-5734

8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday

Please send questions to: Brooks Walthall (brooksw@uca.edu)

First-Time Students (Students who have never before received VA Education Benefits)

You must be accepted to the University of Central Arkansas and registered for classes before you can be certified for payment.  Click here for Admissions page.

Apply for Educational Benefits online at the VA website.  Online application for VA Education Benefits.  See the UCA Certifying Official to complete a Benefits Request Form for enrollment certification.

Complete the UCA Student Contract for VA Educational Benefits recipients.  There is additional information regarding the regulations and guidelines for Educational Benefits on the VA website at: www.gibill.va.gov  UCA Student Contract (One-time only)

Returning Students (Students who have previously received VA Education Benefits)

In order to receive your VA education benefits, you must update your Benefit Request Form for each term of enrollment.  You may only update your form after you have registered for classes.  Either print out the form below, complete and bring by Certifying Official’s Office, fax the form to (501) 450-5734),  or visit the Certifying Official in person to submit your Benefit Request Form.  Enrollment will not be certified or submitted until contact has been made by you with the campus Certifying Official.

VA Benefits Request Form

Tuition Assistance for National Guard/Reserve (Chapters 1606 and 1607) is coordinated through UCA’s Office of Student Accounts, (501) 450-5015.