The Veteran's Administration (VA) can help you cover the cost of furthering your education through benefits that pay for tuition, housing, and other education-related expenses. These benefits may be provided through one of several programs.
To see if you are eligible, and to apply for VA Benefits, visit your regional VA office or go to https://explore.va.gov/education-training
Graduate School students interested in using their VA education benefits must submit the following documentation and forms prior to the start of the semester enrolled:
- VA Declaration of Intent (required each semester of enrollment)
- Copy of Certificate of Eligibility
- Copy of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty: Form DD214 (if applicable)
- Copy of Change of Program/Place of Training: Form 22-1995 or 22-5495 (if applicable - student should submit this form to the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to requesting certification)
- Authorization of Certification of Entrance/Reentrance Form 28-1905 (if Chapter 31) with case manager's approval. Request for Supplies Form 28-1905m (if applicable)
Please address any VA-related questions and provide your forms to the Graduate School’s VA Certifying School Official (CSO):
Theresa Murray
tmurray@umaryland.edu
620 W. Lexington, 1st floor