From the Director of Military and Veteran Student Success
Thanksgiving Message to Our Military-Connected Knights
As we pause to reflect this Thanksgiving season, the Office of Military and Veteran Student Success extends our heartfelt appreciation to our military-connected students for the resilience, leadership, and dedication you bring to the University of Central Florida. Your commitment to your education, your service, and your families strengthens our campus community in meaningful ways. Whether you are celebrating with loved ones or taking time to rest and recharge, please know how grateful we are to support you and how proud we are of all you continue to achieve. We are honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
We wish you a safe, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving holiday, while you are studying for those final exams!!!
GO KNIGHTS!!!
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Michael Kepner, MS.
Director, MVSS
michael.kepner@ucf.edu
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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
