by our College Data Analytics TeamChoosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. This report rounds up what we know about University of Maryland Global Campus veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: University of Maryland Global Campus GI Bill® Information
Info in This Veterans Report on UMGC:
When many veterans attend a school, its faculty and staff tend to be more experienced at meeting the needs of former service members. Based on VA records, there are 5 GI Bill® students at UMGC. As the school’s total enrollment is 48,238, nearly 1.0% of the student body is using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans, according to the Student Veterans of America.
This count covers every chapter of the GI Bill® — Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It leaves out active-duty personnel using Tuition Assistance, meaning the total military presence may be greater. About 1.6% of those enrolled at UMGC, based on College Scorecard data.
University of Maryland Global Campus takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
Why does this matter? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.
| Career and Vocational Support |
|---|
| Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements. |
| Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
University of Maryland Global Campus has a student veterans group on campus. Visit the group.UMGC provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
UMGC may consider your military experience and award college credit. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Check with UMGC about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
There are no ROTC programs offered at UMGC.
The VA has no complaints on record for this college.
Notes and References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.