At The University of Alabama, we are proud to serve those who have served our country. We’re honored to support veterans, service members, and military families. The Office of Veteran & Military Affairs provides resources, benefits guidance, and a supportive community to help you succeed. We’re here to help students to, through and beyond the Capstone.
Serving4,100+Members of the UA Community
Recognized as 2025Best for Vets: CollegesBy Military Times
12Members of the military community with ties to UA on the first Veteran & Military Affairs Advisory Council, compiled to foster student success, intentional connections for student veterans, and advocacy for the military-connected student population at UA
Benefits Update (Oct. 2026)
Students who have completed the VMA certification process for the Fall 2026 term will be allowed to register for the Spring 2027 semester regardless of whether their GI Bill funds have been received. If you have a personal balance remaining after GI Bill funds are received, you will have until noon on January 11, 2027, to pay the balance.
Read the Chapters 31, 33 and 35 Status Update for more information about benefits.
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Healthcare and Counseling
We are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our veteran, military and dependent students. From on-campus programs to VA health benefits and enrollment assistance, we offer the resources you need to access care and stay connected.
Giving
Support those who have served by giving to the Office of Veteran & Military Affairs. Your donation directly empowers over 4,000 military-connected students with critical resources like scholarships, textbooks, emergency aid and more, helping them succeed every step of the way.
Certification, Aid, and Support Resources
- How to Receive Your Benefits
- Important Dates
- Military Service Accommodations
- ANGEAPeBenefits
- Joint Service Transcript
- Military Transfer Credit Policy
- Federal Tuition Assistance
- Financial Aid
- Isakson and Roe
- Licensure and Certification
- Cost of Attendance
- Veteran Career Services
- Disabled Veterans
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