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MVSC New Students
On behalf of the Military and Veterans Service Department, we would like to welcome you to UCM and thank you for your service and scarifice. Below you will find a new student checklist for service members, veterans, and dependents needing assistance in the process of VA benefits and admission to the university.
Getting Admitted
Step 1: Apply
- Students will need to pay the application fee, and if they are eligible for the military tuition package, once enrolled and package is applied this fee will be reimbursed.
- Military students will apply as a transfer student.
- If you have taken a break for longer than a year, you will need to reapply as a readmit.
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Undergraduate
Mail: Office of Admission
University of Central Missouri
Ward Edwards 1400
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Electronic: admit@ucmo.edu
Graduate
Mail: Graduate School and International Admissions
University of Central Missouri
Ward Edwards 1800
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Electronic: admit@ucmo.edu
To send your military transcripts you can refer here.
You will be notified of your acceptance ( how is this sent to students). You will be provided a 700#
Step 2: Financial Services
Complete online FAFSA application
- This applicaiton may be completed each year beginning October 1.
- UCM's school code is 002454
For additional information contact Student Finanical Services.
Step 3: Advising
Undergradute students will need to contact the Success Advising Center to schedule a meeting with their academic advisor to assist them in enrolling in courses. Schedule an appointment here.
For additional information contact the Success Advising Center.
Graduate students will need to contact their Program Coordintor, they can find these here.
For additional information contact the Graduate and International Student Services.
Step 4: Applying for VA Educational Benefits
To determine eligiblity students will need to contact the Department of Veteran Affairs at 888-442-4551.
Once you determine what benefit you are elgibile for them students will need to apply for the benefit here.
If you have used VA benefits at another instituion, students will need to fill out the Request of Change of Program or Place of Training.
VA can take 30 days to process, a Certifcate of Eligiblity (COE) will be sent to students. A copy will need to be submitted to the Military and Veteran Success Center.
