VA Information
William Carey University is Committed to the Principles of Excellence
The Registrar's Office serves as the liaison between the Veterans Administration and William Carey University students.
- Assistance for students wishing to apply for VA benefits
- Following receipt of the student’s VA Certificate of Eligibility the school will allow CH 31 and CH33 students to attend and participate in a program of education. While payment is pending from the VA the school will not prevent enrollment, assess a late fee to the student, require the student to secure additional funding, or deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
- Certification of enrollment for students already attending William Carey University
- Check out the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to get an idea of which benefit applies to you.
- Apply for benefits here.
- Provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility letter from the VA to the School Certifying Official for your campus.
- If you are active duty, guard, or reserve contact your ESO (Education
Services Officer) or installation commander before enrolling.
- Complete Admissions to WCU, including submission of all transcripts.
- Select a degree objective.
- Fill out the VA Information and Agreement Form and send to VA@wmcarey.edu to establish your Carey VA file.
- Fill out the VA Advisement Form and send to VA@wmcarey.edu for each term you want to receive benefits.
- Provide your DD 214 and any military transcripts, if applicable.
- Please email VA@wmcarey.edu to notify your School Certifying Offical of any changes to enrollment. (Examples: Adding/Dropping courses, withdrawing from Carey, Change of Major/Minor, Change of Benefits Chapter, etc.)
- Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE for Chapters 1606 and 30)
or Call 1-877-823-2378 - WCU Business Office
- WCU Financial Aid Office
- WCU Student Support Services
- VA Ask a Question
- VA Call Center: 1-888-442-4551
- VA Website
Connect with your Veterans & Military Affairs Officials:
Mark Prine, Brigadier General (MS RET)
Director of Veterans & Military Affairs
mprine@wmcarey.edu
(601) 318-6821
Sparkle Polk
Financial Aid Counselor
spolk@wmcarey.edu
(601) 318-6479
Janine Garvin
Tuition Assistance Advisor
jgarvin@wmcarey.edu
(601) 318-6128
Joy McComb
Hattiesburg Certifying Official
jmccomb@wmcarey.edu
(601) 318-6625
Jamie Walley
Tradition Certifying Official
jwalley@wmcarey.edu
(601) 318-6008
Hattiesburg
710 William Carey Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
militaryadmissions@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6807