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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
  • Certification of enrollment for students already attending William Carey University
  • Check out the VA 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 your Certifying Official to establish your Carey VA file.
  • Provide your DD 214 and any military transcripts, if applicable.
  • Fill out the VA Advisement Form and send to your Certifying Official for each term you want to receive benefits. 
  • Notify the Certifying Official for your campus if you make any changes of enrollment.  

Joy McComb, VA Certifying Official for the Hattiesburg Campus. 

(601) 318-6626   va@wmcarey.edu

710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg MS 39401


Amanda Knesal, VA Certifying Official for the Tradition campus.

(228) 207-5290 acraft@wmcarey.edu

19640 Highway 67
Biloxi, MS 39532

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William Carey University offers a wide variety of unique undergraduate and graduate degrees that will equip you to fulfill your purpose.