If you qualify for veterans education benefits as a spouse or dependent of an active-duty servicemember or veteran, you can use those benefits to help pay for your education at UMGC. Your eligibility depends on a number of factors.
If you have specific questions about your eligibility or are trying to decide between benefits, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss your specific situation. If you have questions about how your benefits will work at UMGC, please contact our specially-trained military and veterans advisors.
Your monthly benefits are paid directly to UMGC and are based on your rate of pursuit and length of service percentage. You receive a book allowance and may also be eligible for a housing allowance based on your length of service percentage.
You receive monthly benefits payments based on your training time and can use them to help pay for tuition and books.
Benefits are paid directly to UMGC and are based on rate of pursuit. You receive a book allowance and may also be eligible for a housing allowance.