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From the Director of Military and Veteran Student Success

Military Knights – we are almost to the finish line…do not lose your focus now, stay strong and finish the semester on a high note!  To help you prepare for your final exams we will be extending our hours of operation leading up to exam week.  April 14-18 the MVSC will be open until 9pm to ensure you have a place to study free from distraction.  We will accept reservations for study rooms in 4-hour blocks 72 hours out.  The front lobby will be for individual study and POPCORN!!!

To our graduating military-connected students…we are pleased to announce the MVSC will be open for all commencement ceremonies to support yourself and your family/guests attending your commencement ceremony. After your ceremony, meet your family/guests in the MVSC and celebrate with cake and special photo opportunities.  We will also be livestreaming all ceremonies so if  you have extra guests, please invite them to join us in the front lobby to watch the ceremony.

Finally – join us April 12th at Lake Claire from 11am-3pm for Family Fun Day!!! Free food, bounce houses, and many other activities.  We hope to see you there!

GO KNIGHTS!!!

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MISSION

The Office of Military and Veteran Student Success creates an enriching and inclusive environment for military students to achieve educational and career goals through academic success and community partnerships.

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VISION

To create an inclusive environment and Center of Excellence, nationally recognized as a higher education model for service to military students through best practices, policies, and culture.

VA education stipend payments, like those from the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Dependent Education Assistance, can include a monthly housing allowance, tuition and fees, and a stipend for books and supplies. The exact amounts and payment schedules vary depending on the specific VA education benefit program and the individual’s circumstances.

If your student is using VA education benefits while attending the University of Central Florida, it’s important to understand how their monthly stipend is calculated. These benefits include a monthly stipend paid at the beginning of each month for the previous month.

For example, if the semester starts partway through a month, like on the 20th, the stipend for that month would be pro-rated. This means the total stipend amount is divided by 30 (the number of days typically in a month) and then multiplied by the number of days attended. In this scenario, with classes starting on the 20th, there would be 10 days attended. Therefore, the stipend would be calculated as “total amount / 30 * 10.”

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to UCF’s Veterans Academic Resource Center. They can provide additional support and clarification on VA education benefits.