Veteran Brochure for University of Maryland Global Campus

VETERAN TRUSTED WITH A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE An Empowering Education for a Rewarding Career

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THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR VETERANS Stepping out of military life and entering the civilian world can be a daunting change. University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) can help you make a successful transition. With a long tradition of serving the military, the resources of a trusted and respected state university, and flexible, affordable undergraduate and graduate programs, UMGC is your trusted source for lifelong learning.

We’ve been educating military-affiliated students since 1947, so we understand your unique needs. Our programs allow you to build on your military experience and training and give you the skills and credentials for a productive and rewarding civilian career.

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9 | Locations 10 | Support Services 13 | Affordability 14 | Veterans Benefits 17 | Recognitions Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS Everything we do is designed to help you get the high-quality education you need—as conveniently and affordably as possible. We offer areer-focused programs in business, cybersecurity, IT, C homeland security, and healthcare p to 90 transfer credits for your military training and experience U and prior college coursework to allow you to fast-track your undergraduate degree and save money lasses online, at military locations nationwide and around C the world, and at more than 30 locations in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and across the United States Dedicated military and veterans advisors who can assist you in navigating your benefits and other payment options and help you plot your academic and career paths nparalleled student services, including tutoring, mentoring, U accessibility services, career services, an online library, 24/7 technical support, a resource center for veterans, and more

No-cost electronic resources for nearly every course, saving you money on textbooks

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“After I got out of the Navy, I needed a university that would help me transition to civilian life and my military advisor had my back every step of the way. I learned the management skills that allowed me to become a partner in a fitness company.

Now, I’m making a real difference, and it’s the best feeling ever!”

KATHRYNN STODDARD Bachelor of Science, Management Studies Navy Veteran

“The people you socialize with, attend class with, and come in contact with on a daily basis can prove to be the most important asset when you’re trying to find a job. Networks can not only help you find great jobs, they’re a valuable resource for helping with your résumé.”

KIRK CLEAR Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Air Force Veteran

A PUBLIC STATE UNIVERSITY WITH A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE Add “impressive” to your résumé with a degree or certificate from a respected state university and learn from our faculty of scholar-practitioners.

Nationally recognized as a military-trusted university Implementation of the Department of Education’s “8 Keys to Veterans’ Success” initiative, affirming our commitment to serving student veterans

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DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES FOR A BETTER CAREER AND A RICHER LIFE A degree or certificate from UMGC could be your key to advancement as you transition out of the military or look for ways to set yourself apart in the civilian workforce. Choose from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, specializations, and certificates, almost all of which are available entirely online.

Associate’s Degrees Earn an Associate of Arts on your way to a bachelor’s degree and choose a general or specialized degree plan that fits your education goals. Specializations include accounting, business and management, computer studies, and more.

Learn more at umgc.edu/associates.

Bachelor’s Degrees We offer a wide range of programs to give you the confidence you need to succeed and build a better future. Dive into a new career or get ready to advance in your current position with a bachelor’s degree in some of today’s most in-demand fields, including Accounting Business and Management C ybersecurity Health Services Management Homeland Security Human Resources Management Information Technologyity Learn more at umgc.edu/bachelors.

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Master’s Degrees Build upon your bachelor’s degree and take that next big step in your career with an in-demand master’s degree in an area like Business Administration Cloud Computing C ybersecurity Data Analytics Healthcare Administration Homeland Security Management Transformational Leadership Learn more at umgc.edu/masters.

Certificate Programs Earn credentials quickly with an undergraduate or graduate certificate and use your new knowledge and skills on the job right away. Depending on the program you choose, you may be able to apply your undergraduate certificate credits toward a bachelor’s degree or transfer your graduate certificate credits to a related master’s degree program, saving you time and money.

Learn more at umgc.edu/certificates.

“I picked UMGC because they’re really military friendly.

I actually started when I was in Kuwait. I wanted something online, but I didn’t want a school that was all online-based.

UMGC has a combination of online and in-class options.”

SHATASHA SMITH Master of Science, Information Technology Army Veteran

ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSES AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD UMGC has more than 140 classroom and service locations in more than 20 countries and territories throughout the world and more than 30 locations in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and across the United States.

Online Location Tools You can use our online Location Finder tool to find a location near you and see which services we offer.

You can also use our Find an Advisor On Base tool to find contact information for dedicated military and veteran advisors who regularly visit bases across the country. This tool is particularly helpful if you are looking to pinpoint UMGC advising office hours at bases where we do not have full-time services five days a week.

Learn more at umgc.edu/locations.

Housing Allowance Our hybrid courses meet the VA’s requirements for in-residence training under the Post-9/11 GI BillŽ. Your exact monthly housing allowance will be determined by your benefit rate and your course location.

Learn more at umgc.edu/housing.

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THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED We know that it takes dedication to pursue higher education, and we’re here to support you during every step of your academic journey with a wide range of services for veterans.

Veterans Advising Team Our dedicated veterans advisors can help you plan your degree path, navigate your veterans benefits and other payment options, provide transfer credit information, and more.

Veterans Certification Office We’ll process the paperwork for your education benefits quickly and efficiently, so you can focus on earning your degree.

Vessey Veterans Resource Center You can get timely information and support from trusted sources to help you make more informed academic, career, and life decisions for a successful transition.

Office of Veterans Initiatives and Outreach We provide support and student services to ensure you have the resources and advocacy you need to be successful in your civilian life.

Career and Alumni Services The Office of Career Services offers numerous opportunities for students to connect with military-trusted employers, both in-person and online, who are recruiting for job and internship positions. Students can also connect with thousands of alumni to explore career options and broaden their professional networks.

Student Veterans of America, UMGC Chapter This student-run club provides an in-person and online community to ensure fellow veterans and their families have a voice on campus.

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“If not for the awesome advisors that I was blessed to encounter at UMGC and amazing instructors and professors, I wouldn’t be here today. It changed my life. It changed what I was able to do in my present career. And it’s changed the trajectory of what I’m going to be able to do.”

MONIQUE WARDRICK Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Air Force Veteran

“UMGC gave me over 40 credits for my military training and experience, and it allowed me to finish much faster than I thought. UMGC is a great choice for anyone looking to build a career after the military.�

MIKE KNUTSON Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Navy Veteran

WAYS TO PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION As a student veteran, you may be eligible for a wide range of payment options. Our dedicated veterans advisors can show you ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. Explore the following options: eterans education benefits, which you can use to help pay for your V education at UMGC, subject to eligibility ousing allowance for Post-9/11 GI BillŽ students, depending H on the class format you choose–online or hybrid rants, including Pell Grants, the Federal Supplemental Educational G Opportunity Grant, the Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant, and the Maryland Part-Time Grant cholarships, both merit- and need-based, many of which are slated S specifically for active-duty military, veterans, and their families eterans Assistance Fund, designed to help student veterans cover V costs related to education when Federal financial aid and VA benefits are unavailable or exhausted I nterest-free monthly payment plan, which allows you to pay your tuition over the course of several months or the full semester, rather than in one lump sum oans, including low-rate, flexible Federal loans that you can pay L back over time For information about all your financial aid and payment options, visit umgc.edu/financialaid.

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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

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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

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Yes

National Testing Programs

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Work-Study Program

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Yes

Tutorial Assistance

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Yes

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Active-duty servicemembers and veterans can be 40 percent to 100 percent eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill速 based

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on the number of months of creditable service, as determined by the VA. The maximum number of months of benefits may exceed 36 when the student is eligible for more than one program.

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Based on the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2017, if separated from the military on or after

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January 1, 2013, Post-9/11 GI Bill 速 benefits are a lifetime entitlement. If separated prior to January 1, 2013, 15 years from the last day of active duty.

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

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are 100 percent eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill 速. UMGC and the VA each pay 50 percent of the unmet cost after the VA has paid the maximum in-state rate.

Students can use the GI Bill 速 Comparison Tool at va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool to calculate their

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monthly housing stipend.

“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

A LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO OUR VETERANS We have been serving veterans since 1947 and currently enroll more than 50,000 active-duty servicemembers, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and their family members. We’ve been continuously recognized for our dedication to serving veterans and servicemembers.

Top Ranked by Military Times UMGC was named the top public university in the Military Times ranking of online and nontraditional schools for seven consecutive years.

“Military-Friendly College” Military Advanced Education & Transition named UMGC a Top School in its 2018 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities.

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 (VA) to help you avoid out-of-pocket tuition and fees that may exceed your Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit.

“Best of the Best” U.S. Veterans Magazine named UMGC among the “Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools” for 2019.

VetSuccess on Campus This program provides student veterans with full-time counseling. UMGC is one of only three universities nationwide with two full-time counselors on site.

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ABOUT UMGC University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 70 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. Today, UMGC continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 140 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 90 degrees, certificates, and specializations backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.

UMGC Locations Around the World

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents.

UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

UMGC at Quantico, Corporate Center, 525 Corporate Drive #101, Stafford, VA 22554.

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