Veterans Benefits

Veterans Education Benefits
The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) is approved by the Minnesota State Approving Agency to participate in all Veterans Education Assistance Programs. These programs include Veterans Administration (VA) benefits for those who have served on active duty and their eligible dependents, as well as members of the Reserve and National Guard.

Veterans Benefits Programs
Eligibility criteria and benefits vary for Veterans Education Benefit Programs from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA). Descriptions of monthly stipends, eligibility periods, financial aid criteria, and the documentation required are described below.

Benefit Programs:

• Chapter 1606  Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve
• Chapter 1607  REAP (Reserve Educational Assistance Program)
• Chapter 30      Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty
• Chapter 31      Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
• Chapter 32      VEAP (Veterans Educational Assistance Program)
• Chapter 33      Post-9/11 GI
• Chapter 35      DEAP (Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program)

State of Minnesota Program:

• Minnesota GI Bill

Veteran Certification for Education Benefits at UMM
Students eligible for VA educational benefits must complete the Veterans Information Form. Submit the form with all other required documentation to the Financial Aid Office. Once received, the veteran certifying officer will certify enrollment for educational benefits.

Students that have had a one-year break in attendance at the University of Minnesota, Morris, or used their VA benefits at another institution, must also complete and submit the Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form (22-1995).

Veterans Resource Center
UMM has a Veterans Resource Center (203 Blakely Hall) and lounge (201 Blakely Hall). Visit or contact the Veteran Resource Work-Study Student for questions on or more information about Veterans Education Benefits.

Veterans Resource Links – a list of online resources