Frequently Asked Questions
A: Your paperwork needs to be submitted to Student Financial Services. You can Submit your paperwork through email, fax, or by mail. Please use the following contact information to submit your paperwork to the University of Wyoming:
Dorie Gallegos
School VA Certifying Official
Office of Student Financial Services
Dept. 3923, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
E-Mail: vafinaid@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-2525
Fax: (307) 766-3633
A: The VA requires you to complete a registration card. You can receive the enrollment paperwork from the VA certifying official, Dorie Gallegos, with the information above.
A: It can take 8-10 weeks for the VA to process new applications. If you submit your application online the process is much faster, you can use this link to access the online application process: https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
A: You will want to wait until you are officially off Active Duty before you apply for the GI Bill. After you are off Active Duty, please visit the VA website to apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill electronically. We will need a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of your eligibility certificate once you are separated. You will still be able to start school on the first day of the fall semester.
A: It is true that you may be eligible for 8 free semesters at the University of Wyoming. Basically, this benefit is provided to veterans who were a Wyoming resident at the time they entered military service, and during that enlistment they were deployed in support of an overseas combat operation.
A: It is recommended that all students fill out the FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA is required for any student each year in order to receive Federal Aid. Visit this website to complete the FAFSA; https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The FAFSA is free and should be completed as soon as possible.
A: It is recommended for all students to complete a FAFSA. It is required by the Department of Education for a student to complete the FAFSA each year in order to be awarded Federal Financial Aid. These are some examples of types of federal aid you may receive; Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Work-Study opportunities, Scholarships.
A: Yes, you can still apply for scholarships and grants even if you are using the GI Bill or other VA resources. You can also apply for a work study position, the Veterans Services Center offers seven work study positions specifically for veterans and we also have information on other available work study positions.
We have a number of scholarships available to military connected students, however, there is not many specific to military dependents. You can use your UW student credentials to locate available scholarships, including those beyond military affiliation, using the WyoScholarships portal, located at: https://uwyo.academicworks.com/. Simply search for key words, such as "veteran" to find scholarships you may be eligible to receive. You are also welcome to contact the Veterans Services Center if you need further assistance.
Yes. The Students Supporting Veterans is a Recognized Student Organization whose membership consists of military connected students and 'civilian' students interested in supporting veteran related issues, interests, and fellowship. The Veterans Services Center sponsors the Veterans Fly Fishing Group, which focuses on teaching fly fishing, fly tying, and fly rod building to veterans and military students. The group meets weekly and is completely free to our students. To learn more about these two organizations, please contact the Veterans Services Center.
