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 Bill ®

Post-9/11 GI Bill ®

Minimum Length of Service (Time of Service)

Maximum Number of Months of Benefits 2

At least two years 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 disability 1

36 36

Duration of Benefits Generally 10 years from last day of active duty Contingent on military separation or discharge date 3

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 Program 4

Housing allowance: Paid monthly to student 5

Books and supplies stipend: Paid to student at the beginning of each term, not to exceed $1,000 per year

Licensing and Certification

National Testing Programs Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Work-Study Program Yes Yes

Tutorial Assistance Yes Yes

1 Active-duty servicemembers and veterans can be 40 percent to 100 percent eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill ® based on the number of months of creditable service, as determined by the VA.

2 The maximum number of months of benefits may exceed 36 when the student is eligible for more than one program.

3 Based on the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2017, if separated from the military on or after January 1, 2013, Post-9/11 GI Bill ® benefits are a lifetime entitlement. If separated prior to January 1, 2013, 15 years from the last day of active duty.

4 Non-resident students paying the non-resident tuition rate may be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program if they

are 100 percent eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill ® . UMGC and the VA each pay 50 percent of the unmet cost after

“UMGC has this relationship with their students that lives beyond graduation, and through that relationship, I’ve been able to transition with confidence.”

GENE SIZEMORE Master of Science, Management Army Veteran