WE HAVE
MOVED
OUR NEW ADDRESS
4127 Pyxis Lane
Ferrell Commons Building 7E, Room 165
Same Team – Same Support – New Home
We look forward to seeing you in the new location!
From the Director of Military and Veteran Student Success
Congratulations Summer Graduates!!!
Congratulations to our Summer Graduates! On behalf of the University of Central Florida Office of Military and Veteran Student Success, we proudly celebrate this incredible milestone and the dedication, resilience, and perseverance that brought you here. Whether you balanced coursework with military service, family responsibilities, or a career, your achievement reflects the determination and leadership that define our military-connected community. You have left a lasting impact on UCF, and we are honored to have been part of your journey.
As you begin your next chapter, remember that you will always be a member of the Knight family. We encourage you to stay connected, continue serving and leading in your communities, and support those who follow in your footsteps. We are confident that the values and experiences you cultivated at UCF will continue to open doors and create opportunities wherever your path leads. Congratulations to the 273 military connected students who graduated last weekend…we are proud of all you have accomplished, and we look forward to celebrating your future successes.
GO KNIGHTS!!! CHARGE ON!!!
Stay updated with MVSS and join our community on Campus ESP .
Michael Kepner, MS.
Director, MVSS
michael.kepner@ucf.edu
“THE ROUND TABLE”
VA ROUNDING OUT RULE: UPDATE
The VA “round-out” rule lets student veterans in their final semester enroll in extra, non-required courses to keep their full housing allowance. It applies only when taking your last remaining required classes to graduate and only applies to students who are utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit.
Key Details of the Round-Out Rule
Usage limit: You can typically only use the rounding-out process one time per academic program.
Final term only: You can only use this option during your very last semester or term before graduation. You must have your Intent to Graduate filed and reflected in your student account for verification purposes.
Required prerequisites: You must be taking at least one (or enough) actual remaining required classes for your degree plan.
Boost housing pay: It raises your rate of pursuit so you receive your full monthly housing allowance (MHA) instead of a prorated amount.
FALL 2026 VA EDUCATION BENEFIT CERTIFICATIONS
Students planning to use VA education benefits for the Fall 2026 semester must submit a request for certification to their institution’s School Certifying Official (SCO) prior to the term start date, ensure they are registered in eligible courses that apply to their declared program of study, and provide any required documentation such as a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or updated benefit status. Certification processing for University of Central Florida can be found here: https://access.ucf.edu/military/home/benefits-certification/
Students using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (Chapter 33) must also verify enrollment as required and understand that payments for tuition, housing, and books are tied to enrollment status and eligibility tier (https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/), while dependents using Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) must confirm eligibility and maintain enrollment in an approved program (https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/dependents-education-assistance/).
All students are responsible for initiating certification each term, monitoring their VA account, and promptly responding to any requests from their school or the Department of Veterans Affairs to avoid delays in payment or enrollment certification.
Contact MVSC@UCF.EDU for more information.
Understanding Your VA Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) & Semester Hours
If you’re using Post-9/11 or VRE education benefits, your MHA depends on your credit hours and class modality this term.
| Enrollment Level | Credit Hours | MHA You Receive |
|---|---|---|
| Full – Time | 12+ Credit Hours | 100% of MHA |
| 3/4 – TIme | 7-11 Credit Hours | Prorated MHA |
| Half – Time or Less | 6 Credit Hours or Fewer | No MHA Payement |
Graduate Programs and Accelerated terms may use different credit thresholds — always verify with your school certifying official.
Fully Online Student
Receive a reduced MHA at the national average rate for UCF, his is $1,115/month instead of $2,654/month.
At Least one in-person Class
Eligible for the full MHA rate based on UCF’s ZIP code.
IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID DATES AND DEADLINES
FALL 2026 SEMESTER:
- Per UCF Academic Calendar:
- Classes Begin: August 24, 2026
- Add/Drop Deadline: August 28, 2026
- Withdrawal Deadline: October 10, 2026
- VA/Third Party Deferral Payment Deadline: November 27, 2026
- Last Day of Classes: December 3, 2026
- Final Exam Period: 4 – 10 December, 2026
- Commencement: 11 – 12 December 26
Please visit the UCF Academic Calendar for updated university dates and deadlines
