From the Director of Military and Veteran Student Success
Winter Break Message
I want to wish you and yours a holiday season filled with good cheer among family, friends, and loved ones. This time of year, is a great opportunity to unplug for a bit and take some time to enjoy the results of your hard work this year.
Somewhere in the midst of all that celebrating, find time to reflect on the year. What you have accomplished, what derailed your plans this semester, and what new goals and pivots you want to make when the break ends. What are you grateful for? What was the biggest frustration? What could be better? Find an hour or two to envision the next year, set some goals, jot them down and focus on where you want to be in the New Year.
Happy Holidays
GO KNIGHTS!!!
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Michael Kepner, MS.
Director, MVSS
michael.kepner@ucf.edu
School Certifying Official Corner
Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program
Did you know…
The state of Florida Department of Education has a program in place to assist in the payment of living expenses for veteran students during holiday and semester breaks? The “Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program” is a need-based benefit for honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces who served on or after September 11, 2001.
Each institution must certify to OSFA by November 1 the number of students and amount requested for the program. Funds will be sent to the institution within 30 days after the deadline date. Due to limited funding, funds may be exhausted during the first semester break.
For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eD93pbd8
IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID DATES AND DEADLINES
SPRING 2026 SEMESTER:
- Classes begin: January 12, 2026
- Add/Drop deadline: January 16, 2026
- Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline: March 27, 2026
- ***You must certify by this date to guarantee your deferral***
- VA/GI Bill Deferral payment deadline: April 27, 2026
- Last Day to Remove Incomplete: April 27, 2026
- Last day of classes: April 27, 2026
- Final Exams: April 26 – May 5, 2026
- Commencement: May 7 – May 9, 2026
Please visit the UCF Academic Calendar for updated university dates and deadlines
