Prospective Student Veterans

Begin your journey by completing the application for admission to UW-River Falls. Visit our UWRF admissions website to learn more about applying.

Provide your high school transcripts and standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) as part of your UWRF application. These documents are essential for evaluating your academic readiness and eligibility for admission.

Service members need to check with an Education Services Officer (ESO) or counselor for the specifics of FTA. The FTA program is a financial assistance program for voluntary off-duty education programs to support a soldier’s personal or professional development goals.  The programs pay $250 per credit up to a max of $4000 per fiscal year. Each branch of the military has their own application process.  All members MUST speak with their (ESO) or counselor within their military service prior to enrolling. TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning and are part of an approved academic degree or certificate program. The courses must be offered by schools that are part of the DOD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DOD MOU) and are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The service branch will pay the approved TA amount directly to the school. TA is available to active duty, National Guard and Reserve servicemembers.

• Apply for FTA Army
• Apply for FTA Navy
• Apply for FTA Marines
• Apply for FTA Coast Guard
• Apply for FTA Air Force
• Apply for FTA National Guard

The university does NOT evaluate your service record to determine your benefits eligibility - that is the role of the VA. However, if you have questions regarding education benefits please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note: active duty service can change your veteran education benefit eligibility. Please take time in researching benefits that may be available for you.

• If you are interested in receiving federal and state financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Visit studentaid.gov to complete the application.
• Complete the FAFSA as early as possible to guarantee all types of aid you are eligible for are still available.
• You must complete the FAFSA each year you would like to receive aid.

• Request transcripts for your military training.
• Submit your transcripts to the Registrar's Office.
• Your transcripts will be evaluated to determine if/how you will receive credit for your military service.

• Congratulations!
• Check out our Admitted and Committed Student To-Do Lists and begin completing items on the lists.