Getting Started at UAS

Apply for Educational Benefits with Veteran's Affairs (Active Duty/Reserve Military - contact your Educational Services Officer)

• GI Bill® Beneficiaries: Apply for education benefits with Veteran's Affairs (VA). To start your VA benefits, you'll need to apply via va.gov.  Direct Deposit is recommended during the va.gov application. 
• Active Duty/Reserve Military - please visit our Military Tuition Assistance (TA) webpage

Apply for Admission

1. Students who wish to be enrolled at UAS must apply through our admissions website which will allow you to apply to any school within the University of Alaska system.  Choose University of Alaska Southeast.  Ensure that you indicate your status as a Veteran to take advantage of any potential Veteran privileges. 
2. The VA requires that students actively pursue a degree to utilize VA educational benefits. We are only able to certify a student as non-matriculated (undeclared/bachelor intended) or pending final admission in the university for 2 semesters. Call (907)796-6368 to speak with the VA School Certifying Official Deborah Rydman about which degree programs may be most appropriate for your benefits.
3. Choose "Apply for Admissions" and create a temporary Login ID and PIN.
4. To recieve an admissions fee waiver as a Veteran, please contact our admissions office.
5. Send either official high school transcripts/GED or official college transcripts from ALL colleges attended.  Questions?  Speak with an Admissions Representative about special considerations for submitting military transcripts.

Financial Aid

1. Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  UAS School Code:  001065. Filling out the FAFSA could secure extra funds in addition to your GI Bill®.
   • If you have any questions regarding financial aid, visit the Financial Aid Office or call 907-796-6255

On-Campus Housing (if applicable)

1. Apply for housing. Questions? Please contact housing to speak with a Housing Representative.
2. Fill out the housing forms.
3. Pay security deposit.

Complete English and Math Placement Tests

• These tests will determine the level of English and Math classes you can register for. Tests are available through the our placement testing website.
  • Contact your Academic or Faculty Advisor about review resources or transfer credit applicability before taking your tests.

Meet with your Advisor

1. To find out who your advisor is, please refer to this website or contact the university at 907-796-6100 or toll free at 877-465-4827.
2. Inform your advisor of intent to use VA benefits to ensure your chosen courses are eligible. 
3. If you need accommodations for your classes, make an appointment with Disability Services at 907-796-6000.

Register for Classes

1. View the course schedule at UAOnline.  Click on "Class Schedule" at the main menu.
2. Use DegreeWorks to verify if your classes align with your degree program.
3. Post 9/11 - If you are planning on taking classes that are less than the full semester, use the Schedule Planner to help you view the changes in the number of credits you're enrolled in throughout the semester, as this will have an affect on the amount of your housing allowance.
4. Register for classes by following the instructions online or in person at any of the UAS campuses.

Notify School Certifying Official

1. Complete and submit Request to Begin VA Benefits form. Email a copy or a screeen shot to UAS School Certifying Official, Deborah Rydman.
2. After registering for classes, contact Deborah Rydman. Please use DegreeWorks to make sure the classes you've registered for apply to your degree program. 

UAS Whale Card

• Contact UAS Student Accounts to obtain your UAS Whale Card.  

Purchase your Books

• A book stipend will be issued directly to VA students (Post 9/11) or as part of the monthly stipend (Chapter 35 [DEA], Chapter 1606, Chapter 30). Textbooks for all Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka classes are listed on a website linked to Ambassador Education Solutions Bookstore for on-line purchasing. Students may purchase books from Ambassador Education Solutions Bookstore, or their preferred provider.
  • Chapter 31, VR&E students - please work directly with your VRC to purchase books.

Set up your Username and Password

1. To set up your username and passwords for the online programs you'll need to access while a student, go to uas.alaska.edu/elmo.
2. After setting up your username and password, you'll be able to sign into UAS Online and your UAS student email account.  Both are used extensively by professors in communicating course information to students enrolled in their classes.

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 at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.