WCU Veteran & Military Affairs

08/21/2026

Official SACS approval for our Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership is officially in.

Our inaugural cohort is already underway this fall, but recruitment for upcoming terms is open through the Carey Graduate School. For those looking to build organizational and communicative capacity, applications are available on the website.

08/19/2026

Since 2014, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) have partnered to give student veterans the opportunity to strengthen their advocacy skills, make their voices heard on Capitol Hill, and represent veterans in their communities. For more information about this program: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support/student-fellowship?fbclid=IwY2xjawTA67hxDHQvbKrF5U8Eh71qdym49WaNTrEzMXJySmhoRmZoakZXYkFCQjlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevAdeTA67hxDHQvbKrF5U8Eh71qdym49WaNTrEzYKUNwYbX-vbdw0LoaQ-uI_aem_3dMXEJFjNNMmwqS5IVsZIw

Apply today for the VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship Program and advocate for veterans alongside the VFW on Capitol Hill during our annual VFW Legislative Conference.

06/10/2026

This is important information for incoming students for Fall Semester 2026 at Welcome to William Carey University.

As a qualified military, veteran, or dependent student, you have tuition assistance and discount options available to you. You will need to begin the application process now for Fall Semester.
If you are using GI Bill or VA tuition benefits, email Joy McComb ([email protected]) and Jacob Dater ([email protected]) to begin the application process.

If you are a qualified military service member, veteran or military dependent, email Frank Galardo ([email protected]) for submission of the required documentation for the military discounted tuition. This documentation includes a copy of your military or dependent ID card, a copy of your DD 214, a copy of DD Form 1172, etc. Classification as a dependent is based on Department of Defense guidance.

If you need assistance with Federal Tuition Assistance (i.e. the Army IgnitED) or the State Tuition Assistance Program (SEAP), contact Mark Prine ([email protected]).

If you need further assistance or have questions, please contact Mark Prine ([email protected]).

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05/16/2026

Pre-Registration Form Link: https://forms.wmcarey.edu/view.php?id=504319

04/25/2026

Come see me at the National Guard Association of Mississippi conference.