Active-Duty Service Members
Active-Duty Military Student Support
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) provides educational opportunities for active-duty military seeking to develop their personal and professional goals. UIW offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in both traditional and non-traditional formats.
UIW welcomes all service members and their families, and appreciates those serving to protect the rights and freedoms of our country. We are active members of ArmyIgnitED, Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) and General Education Mobile (GEM) programs. We are also proud to participate in several collaborative programs with the Navy and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). We understand your unique needs and are fully committed to being military-friendly.
Every military branch has their own guidelines, therefore active-duty students should always consult their service education office before engaging in any voluntary education endeavor.
Info by U.S. Military Branch
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to serve as an educational provider in the Air University's Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) Program, the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online (AF COOL), and UIW General Education Mobile (GEM) Program. We are pleased to provide programs and courses that are Airman and Guardian friendly.
AU-ABC
The AU-ABC program is an initiative between the Air University and institutionally accredited civilian academic institutions to complete a four-year degree. The program maximizes the utilization of military credit career education and training. The AU-ABC program is directed to active-duty members in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.
AU-ABC Degree Programs Offered by the School of Professional Studies
- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
- Bachelor of Arts in Administration (BA-ADM)
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources (BA-HR)
- Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development (BA-OD)
- Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies (BS-LS)
Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online (AF COOL)
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to join the Air Force Credentialing Assistance Program. Airman and Guardian may now request credentialing assistance to complete the following UIW Continuing Education Programs:
- SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification Prep
- Personal Trainer Certification CPT Level 1
- Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician
To learn more about the School of Professional Studies Continuing Education Programs, please visit the SPS Professional and Continuing Education website.
Tuition Assistance
Active-duty Air Force and Space Force members should apply for Tuition Assistance through their Air Force Portal account at the Air Force Virtual Education Center site.
To submit a copy of your TA form each term or semester for processing and tracking by the UIW Business Office, please visit the Military Tuition Assistance Form page.
TA must be requested during a 7 - 45 days window prior to the term start date.
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to serve as an educational provider for Army soldiers, National Guard, Army Reserve, Army Civilians, and the ROTC program. We will not charge you or require you to do a certain number of classes in order to have us evaluate your JST. We do it immediately and for free!
After you have completed an admissions application at UIW and have been admitted to your program of choice, Army students must create an ArmyIgnitEd user account to confirm the name of the institution, degree level, and degree choice. To apply for degrees not offered by the School of Professional Studies, visit the GoUIW page.
Once you complete your course enrollment at UIW, Army-eligible active and reserve members must submit their tuition assistance request through ArmyIgnitED prior to the term start date.
Active-duty Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reservists using tuition assistance must also complete the UIW Military Tuition Assistance form each term or semester for processing and tracking by the UIW Business Office.
Army Credentialing Assistance Program (CA)
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to join the Army Credentialing Assistance Program. Soldiers may now request credentialing assistance to complete the following UIW Continuing Education Programs:
- SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification Prep
- Personal Trainer Certification CPT Level 1
- Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician
TA must be requested during a 7 - 60 days window prior to the term start date.
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to serve as an educational provider for the Coast Guard. We are pleased to provide programs and courses that are military-friendly.
Learn about or apply for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) benefits.
To submit a copy of your TA form each term or semester for processing and tracking by the UIW Business Office, please visit the Military Tuition Assistance Form page.
TA must be requested during a 7 - 90 days window prior to the term start date.
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to serve as an educational provider for the Marine Corps. We are pleased to provide programs and courses that are military-friendly and fit your current lifestyle.
Learn more about the Marines Corps process to request tuition assistance (TA). Marine Corps request TA through the WebTA website (login required).
To submit a copy of your TA form each term or semester for processing and tracking by the UIW Business Office, please visit the Military Tuition Assistance Form page.
TA must be requested during a 1 - 60 days window prior to the term start date.
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to offer educational excellence with the most flexible online options to help you meet your goals—whether you are onshore or at sea.
Learn more about the Sailors' process to request tuition assistance (TA).
To submit a copy of your TA form each term or semester for processing and tracking by the UIW Business Office, please visit the Military Tuition Assistance Form page.
TA must be requested during a 7 - 120 days window prior to the term start date.
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to serve as an educational provider for Guardians. We are pleased to provide programs and courses that are Space Force-friendly.
Tuition Assistance
Active-duty Space Force members should apply for Tuition Assistance through the Air Force Portal account at the Air Force Virtual Education Center site.
To submit a copy of your TA form each term or semester for processing and tracking by the UIW Business Office, please visit the Military Tuition Assistance Form page.
TA must be requested during a 7 - 45 days window prior to the term start date.
Paying UIW With Tuition Assistance
Any student eligible to use Tuition Assistance (TA) from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force must submit the approved and signed TA form to the Business Office for processing. Students who fail to turn in their approved TA forms will be held responsible for the balance.
DoD Skillbridge
UIW is proud to be an active DoD SkillBridge partner, and we have the privilege of hosting many of these Servicemembers within our schools and departments. In this mutually beneficial arrangement, Servicemembers provide invaluable assistance to UIW, and in return, we offer them a meaningful civilian work experience.
Military Related Policies
If you are using TA to pay for your education and withdraw from a class prior to completing 60 percent of the class, the Department of Defense (DoD) requires that UIW return any unearned TA funds to the DoD based on how much of the course you completed and that you pay a portion of those returned funds. You may owe a portion of your tuition to UIW and a portion to your military branch.
Steps to Enroll at UIW
Apply to the UIW academic school of your choice.
School of Professional Studies Admissions or Broadway Campus Admissions
*Air Force students applying for an AU-ABC degree program should type "AU-ABC" on the “Provide any additional information” field located on the "Certification and Signature" tab in the UIW application.
**Active-duty students receive additional benefits through the School of Professional Studies.
Request and Submit Official Transcripts
Submit electronic transcripts to admissiondocs@uiwtx.edu.
*JST transcripts are requested by UIW upon servicemember approval on the application.
Once you have been admitted and welcomed via email by the school, you will be assigned an academic advisor and provided further instructions.
Register for Courses
Log into Cardinal Apps to access Bannerweb to begin the registration process.
Visit the Online Registration page to find registration instructions.
Schedule an appointment with the Military Programs Coordinator to answer your tuition assistance questions by visiting Microsoft Bookings.
You may also reach me via phone (210) 829-2704 or email me at pfiala@uiwtx.edu.
I look forward to speaking with you!