Yellow Ribbon Participant

UMGC proudly participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program. This means we've made a commitment to student veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help you avoid out-of-pocket tuition and fees that may exceed your Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit.

In-State Tuition

Maryland state law requires public institutions of higher education in Maryland to classify a veteran as in-state if the veteran was honorably discharged and resides in or is domiciled in Maryland.

The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 requires public institutions of higher education to classify veterans and their spouses and dependent children as in-state if all of the following requirements are met:

  • Lives in Maryland;
  • Served at least ninety (90) days in the military prior to discharge; and
  • Is using Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® or Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill® benefits

Additionally, public institutions of higher education are required to classify veterans as in-state if all of the following requirements are met:

  • The veteran lives in the state in which the institution is headquartered; and
  • The veteran is using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits; or
  • The veteran is using Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance (DEA) benefits. Effective 1 August, 2022.

Veterans Assistance Fund

Veterans enrolled at UMGC can apply for financial assistance from the Veterans Assistance Fund.
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Training Time

Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty (Chapter 30) benefits are paid directly to you in monthly benefits based on your training time. Please see the details below.

Percent of Eligibility

Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid based on your percent of eligibility and the rate at which you pursue your degree. Please see the details below.

I thought getting my VA educational benefits lined up would be a long process. It was easy, though. I had some paperwork to fill out and turn in, but my UMGC advisor did the rest.

Jerina L. BS in Criminal Justice, U.S. Army

 

Military Admission Events

UMGC offers events specifically for the military and veteran community, ranging from admission, introductory, and networking webinars to industry-focused events held on-site at military locations.

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