Veteran Benefits
Degree programs described in this bulletin have been approved for benefits under the various laws commonly referred to as the GI Bill® and other VA Educational Benefits. Eligible veterans and dependents should contact the Center for Veterans Affairs, located in the Student Engagement Center, 3rd Floor, Room 3021, at 4301 Broadway, CPO 58, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, for assistance in following established degree programs that will meet VA requirements. The Center for Veterans Affairs provides the required forms and information regarding educational benefits which may be available for veterans and/or their dependents.
Students who obtain VA Educational Benefits are responsible for understanding the policies set by the VA regulations, which are monitored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Texas Veterans Commission, and for notifying the Center for Veterans Affairs of changes to their enrollment status. The Center for Veterans Affairs serves as a liaison between the VA and those students of the University of the Incarnate Word participating in VA educational benefits. As a private institution, UIW does not participate in the Hazelwood Act, which may only be used at a Texas public institution.
Certification Procedures
Official transcripts of all previous UIW credits must be on file and evaluated toward a specific degree objective before the enrollment can be certified. Only courses that are required for the selected degree objective will be certified for benefits. All students applying for veterans’ benefits must complete the University of the Incarnate Word Request Form for VA Enrollment Certification each semester. This form may be obtained from the Center for Veterans Affairs or online. Enrollment will be certified following registration for each semester. After initially registering for courses, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the Center for Veterans Affairs of any subsequent change in registration.
Standards of Progress for Receipt of Veterans Benefits
VA regulations require that a student receiving veterans educational benefits select an approved degree objective (degree program) and make satisfactory progress toward completion of that objective or risk the possible suspension of benefits. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress according to the policies of the University of the Incarnate Word. When a student has failed to maintain prescribed standards of progress, the VA will be informed and benefits payments will be discontinued. In general, a cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. Students who earn a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 will be placed on probation and given one semester to achieve the 2.0 requirement, and the VA will also be informed. Failure to obtain a cumulative 2.0 GPA at the end of the probationary semester will usually result in suspension of benefits.
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