CH 31 - New Students

Welcome to USF! We look forward to working with you to ensure smooth processing of your VA educational benefits. Please see below for next steps:

  • Please submit a copy of your DD214 to veterans@usfca.edu. Please redact your SSN prior to sending in the DD214.
  • We are unable to waive your admission deposit. You will need to pay this out of pocket and will be reimbursed after the VA sends USF your first semester tuition and fees.
  • Complete required ‘Think About It’ course (Graduate and Undergraduate). Failure to complete this course will result in a fee NOT covered by the VA.
  • Complete required 'ICARE' course (Undergraduates only). Failure to complete this course will result in a fee NOT covered by the VA.
  • Complete Webtrack (Undergraduates).
  • Waive USF’s health insurance by the deadlines if you do not need it (Fall: Sept. 1, Spring: Feb. 1). You will receive several email reminders about this.
  • Register for classes 
  • Provide education plan (receive from your major/program advisor) to counselor.
  • Have your counselor send your 1905 (Certification of Status) Form to veterans@usfca.edu.
  • Submit USF’s Request for Certification form.