Veterans Assistance Fund Application

The Veterans Assistance Fund at UMGC is designed to help military and veteran students enrolled at UMGC cover costs related to education when Federal financial aid, tuition assistance, and VA benefits are unavailable or exhausted.

For program details and eligibility, please review the Veterans Assistance Fund webpage. If you believe you are eligible, please complete the application below.

Section 1: Student Information

First Name * * Required

This field is required. Only valid characters allowed: A-Z, a-z, space, hyphen, period.

Last Name * * Required

This field is required. Only valid characters allowed: A-Z, a-z, space, hyphen, period.

Student ID * * Required

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Email Address * * Required

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Phone *Required

Please enter a valid phone number

Street Address * * Required

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City * * Required

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State * * Required

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ZIP Code or APO/FPO * * Required

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Are you using VA benefits? * Yes No

This field is required.

Are you using Tuition Assistance? * Yes No

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Have you submitted the FAFSA? * Yes No

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A completed FAFSA is required for this fund.

Section 2: Application Details

Select the category for which you are applying for funds. * * Required

The maximum award amounts are included next to the categories.

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For which term/year are you applying for funds? * * Required

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Applications are considered for the current or upcoming term, with the exception of the Accessibility pillar as described.

Please provide the amount of funds you are requesting in total. * * Required

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Please refer to the maximum award amount for the category you selected.

Briefly explain why you are applying for these funds. (50–100 words) * * Required

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You will be able to attach relevant documentation (such as a personal statement, bill, or invoice) after submitting your application.

Please note: You will receive a confirmation e-mail after submitting this form. Please submit a copy of your DD Form 214 by responding to the confirmation e-mail. If you need to attach relevant documentation to demonstrate your financial need (such as a personal statement, bill, or invoice), you may attach those documents to your reply.

UMGC will review your application as well as other necessary information from your student record to determine your eligibility.

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Veterans Assistance Fund Application

Section 1: Student Information

Section 2: Application Details

No Application Fee