VETERANS BENEFITS Student veterans who are eligible for any VA educational benefit can use their benefits at UMGC. The benefits listed below are the two that are used most often. Montgomery GI BillÂŽ
Post-9/11 GI BillÂŽ
Minimum Length of Service (Time of Service)
t least two years A continuous enlistment (minimum duty varies by service date, branch, etc.)
At least 90 days active aggregate service (after 9/10/01) or 30 days continuous if discharged for disability1
Maximum Number of Months of Benefits2
36
36
Duration of Benefits
Generally 10 years from last day of active duty
Contingent on military separation or discharge date3
How Payments are Made
Monthly benefit paid to student
Tuition: Maximum in-state rate paid to school Yellow Ribbon: Non-resident students may be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program4 Housing allowance: Paid monthly to student5 Books and supplies stipend: Paid to student at the beginning of each term, not to exceed $1,000 per year
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Licensing and Certification
Yes
Yes
National Testing Programs
Yes
Yes
Work-Study Program
Yes
Yes
Tutorial Assistance
Yes
Yes
umgc.edu/veterans
