It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us FREEDOM OF RELIGION.given us FREEDOM OF RELIGION.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given given us FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.us FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us given us FREEDOM OF SPEECH.FREEDOM OF SPEECH.It is the VETERAN, not the organizer, who has It is the VETERAN, not the organizer, who has

given us FREEDOM TO ASSEMBLE.given us FREEDOM TO ASSEMBLE.It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given given us THE RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL.us THE RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL.It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has

given us THE RIGHT TO VOTE.given us THE RIGHT TO VOTE.

It is the VETERAN who SALUTES THE FLAG.It is the VETERAN who SALUTES THE FLAG.

It is the VETERAN who SERVES UNDER THE It is the VETERAN who SERVES UNDER THE FLAG.FLAG.

Veterans Programs Veterans Programs OfficeOffice

University University Support Support

&&GI BenefitsGI Benefits

AGENDAAGENDA Background on University Veterans Background on University Veterans

InitiativeInitiative VPO UpdateVPO Update Steering Committee Intro/Q&ASteering Committee Intro/Q&A VA Health CareVA Health Care Financial AidFinancial Aid VA GI BillVA GI Bill Open House/ReceptionOpen House/Reception

University Veterans InitiativeUniversity Veterans Initiative President’s SupportPresident’s Support Task ForceTask Force Focus GroupsFocus Groups

VPO UpdateVPO Update Veteran Week EventsVeteran Week Events Grant proposalsGrant proposals TerpVets Staffing/Event PlanningTerpVets Staffing/Event Planning Outreach Outreach

Steering Committee Steering Committee Intro/Q&AIntro/Q&A

► Chair – Marsha Guenzler-Stevens (Adele H. Stamp Chair – Marsha Guenzler-Stevens (Adele H. Stamp Student Union)Student Union)

► Sally Koblinsky (Office of the President)Sally Koblinsky (Office of the President)► Warren Kelly (Student Affairs)Warren Kelly (Student Affairs)► Deborah Bryant (Undergraduate Studies)Deborah Bryant (Undergraduate Studies)► Johnetta Davis (Graduate School)Johnetta Davis (Graduate School)► Karen Felton (Undergraduate Admissions)Karen Felton (Undergraduate Admissions)► Barbara Gill (Admissions and Enrollment)Barbara Gill (Admissions and Enrollment)► David Segal (Center for Research on Military David Segal (Center for Research on Military

Organization)Organization)► Wendy Wilson (Counseling and Learning Center)Wendy Wilson (Counseling and Learning Center)► Dennis Kivilighan (Counseling and Student Services)Dennis Kivilighan (Counseling and Student Services)► Steve Olivera (Veterans Program Office)Steve Olivera (Veterans Program Office)► Kirby Bowling (Veterans Program Office)Kirby Bowling (Veterans Program Office)► Dan Hardisty (Undergraduate Student)Dan Hardisty (Undergraduate Student)► Laurissa Flowers (Undergraduate Student)Laurissa Flowers (Undergraduate Student)

VA Health CareVA Health Care

► Vet Center ServicesVet Center Services Individual CounselingIndividual Counseling Group CounselingGroup Counseling Sexual Trauma CounselingSexual Trauma Counseling Marital/Family CounselingMarital/Family Counseling Bereavement CounselingBereavement Counseling

Drug and Alcohol Drug and Alcohol Counseling Counseling

Employment GuidanceEmployment Guidance Liaison with the VALiaison with the VA Benefits AssistanceBenefits Assistance Community EducationCommunity Education

Goal is to provide a broad range of counseling, outreach and referral Goal is to provide a broad range of counseling, outreach and referral services, to help vets make a satisfying post-war readjustment to services, to help vets make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life.civilian life.A safe place to talkA safe place to talkConfidentialityConfidentialityMany counselors who have experienced combat themselvesMany counselors who have experienced combat themselvesFlexible hoursFlexible hoursEasily accessible community setting Easily accessible community setting

Contact Person: Tamia Barnes, MA, LCPC, NCCContact Person: Tamia Barnes, MA, LCPC, NCC 1015 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD1015 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD

Process of Entering UMDProcess of Entering UMD►Admission ProcessAdmission Process►Financial Aid ProcessFinancial Aid Process►Transfer Credit ProcessTransfer Credit Process►VA Benefits ProcessVA Benefits Process

Admissions ProcessAdmissions Process►Freshman ApplicationFreshman Application►Transfer student ApplicationTransfer student Application

> 12 credits> 12 credits ACT/SAT/HS transcripts waived for >30 ACT/SAT/HS transcripts waived for >30

creditscredits

Financial Aid ProcessFinancial Aid Process►File the Free Application for Federal File the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)Student Aid (FAFSA) WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV 2008 Federal Income Tax Return and W2 2008 Federal Income Tax Return and W2

formsforms►Apply for PIN numberApply for PIN number

WWW.PIN.ED.GOV►Renewal processRenewal process

Need-Based Aid ComponentsNeed-Based Aid Components►Cost of Attendance (COA)Cost of Attendance (COA)

Direct and In-Direct CostsDirect and In-Direct Costs►Expected Family Contribution (EFC)Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Determines federal, state and institutional Determines federal, state and institutional aidaid

CalculationCalculation►Cost of Attendance (COA)Cost of Attendance (COA)► - Expected Family Contribution (EFC)- Expected Family Contribution (EFC)► = Need= Need

ExampleExample►$20,000 (COA) - $5,000 (EFC) = $15,000 Need$20,000 (COA) - $5,000 (EFC) = $15,000 Need

Undergraduate StudentsUndergraduate Students►Federal GrantsFederal Grants

Pell GrantsPell Grants Supplemental Educational Opportunity Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Grant (SEOG)Grant (SEOG) Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) National Science and Mathematics Access National Science and Mathematics Access

to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)

Undergraduate StudentsUndergraduate Students►State Grants (Maryland Residents)State Grants (Maryland Residents)

Maryland Higher Education Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)Commission (MHEC)►Guaranteed Access GrantGuaranteed Access Grant►Education Assistance GrantEducation Assistance Grant►Part-time GrantPart-time Grant►Distinguished Scholar Community College Distinguished Scholar Community College

Transfer ProgramTransfer Program WWW.MHEC.STATE.MD.US

Undergraduate StudentsUndergraduate Students► Institutional GrantInstitutional Grant

University of Maryland Grant (UM)University of Maryland Grant (UM)►Complete the FAFSA by priority Complete the FAFSA by priority

deadlinedeadline►Demonstrate high financial needDemonstrate high financial need►Awarded on first come, first serve basisAwarded on first come, first serve basis►Award $3900Award $3900

Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsStudents

►State Grants (Maryland Residents)State Grants (Maryland Residents) Maryland Higher Education Maryland Higher Education

Commission (MHEC)Commission (MHEC)►Legislative ScholarshipsLegislative Scholarships

Delegate ScholarshipDelegate Scholarship Senatorial ScholarshipSenatorial Scholarship

►WWW.MDELECT.NET ►Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq

Conflicts ScholarshipConflicts Scholarship►Edward T. Conroy Memorial AwardEdward T. Conroy Memorial Award►National Guard Education Assistance National Guard Education Assistance

ProgramProgram►WWW.MHECK.STATE.MD.US

Undergraduate & Graduate Undergraduate & Graduate StudentsStudents

►Self Help ProgramSelf Help Program Federal Work-StudyFederal Work-Study

►On campus employment programOn campus employment program►Federal LoansFederal Loans

Federal Perkins LoanFederal Perkins Loan►5% fixed interest rate5% fixed interest rate►9 month grace period9 month grace period

Federal Stafford LoanFederal Stafford Loan►Subsidized – 5.6% fixed interest rateSubsidized – 5.6% fixed interest rate►Unsubsidized – 6.8% fixed interest rateUnsubsidized – 6.8% fixed interest rate

Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsStudents

►Federal Stafford LoanFederal Stafford Loan►Freshmen Freshmen

$5500=$3500 + $2000 (additional Unsubsidized Loan) $5500=$3500 + $2000 (additional Unsubsidized Loan)

►Sophomore Sophomore $6500=$4500 + $2000 (additional Unsubsidized Loan)$6500=$4500 + $2000 (additional Unsubsidized Loan)

►Juniors and SeniorsJuniors and Seniors $7500=$5500 + $2000 (additional Unsubsidized Loan)$7500=$5500 + $2000 (additional Unsubsidized Loan)

►Graduate StudentsGraduate Students $20500=$8500 + $12000 (additional Unsubsidized $20500=$8500 + $12000 (additional Unsubsidized

Loan)Loan)

Undergraduate StudentsUndergraduate Students►Federal PLUS LoanFederal PLUS Loan

Parent Loan for Undergraduate StudentsParent Loan for Undergraduate Students No need based loanNo need based loan Parent is the borrowerParent is the borrower Based on the borrower’s credit historyBased on the borrower’s credit history 8.5% fixed interest rate8.5% fixed interest rate Repayment begins 6 months after Repayment begins 6 months after

graduation or cease of enrollmentgraduation or cease of enrollment

Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsStudents

►Private / Alternative LoansPrivate / Alternative Loans Student is the borrower and co-signer Student is the borrower and co-signer

may be requiredmay be required Approval is based on the Borrower and co-Approval is based on the Borrower and co-

signer’s credit historysigner’s credit history Interest rate and repayment terms are Interest rate and repayment terms are

specified by the lenderspecified by the lender►WWW.FINANCIALAID.UMD.EDU

Veterans ScholarshipsVeterans Scholarships► Iraq/Afghanistan Conflict State ScholarshipIraq/Afghanistan Conflict State Scholarship►UMD Veteran's Scholarship (Wilcher)UMD Veteran's Scholarship (Wilcher)►New York-based Fund for Veterans EducationNew York-based Fund for Veterans Education►Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans

with Disabilities (EBV)with Disabilities (EBV)►Tillman Foundation. (Due Monday April 27)Tillman Foundation. (Due Monday April 27)►Women in the MilitaryWomen in the Military

Veterans ScholarshipsVeterans Scholarships►Private/outside scholarshipsPrivate/outside scholarships

WWW.FINANCIALAID.UMD.EDU►Military Scholarship Military Scholarship

Search engineSearch engine WWW.MILITARY.COM

►Scholarship search tip:Scholarship search tip: DO NOT PAY SOMEONE TO RECEIVE SCHOARSHIPS / FREE DO NOT PAY SOMEONE TO RECEIVE SCHOARSHIPS / FREE

MONEYMONEY

Office of Student Financial Office of Student Financial AidAid

►Veterans Students ContactVeterans Students Contact Monique BoydMonique Boyd

►Office: 1135 Lee BuildingOffice: 1135 Lee Building►Email: mboyd1@umd.eduEmail: mboyd1@umd.edu►Phone: 301-314-8280Phone: 301-314-8280►Fax: 301-314-9587Fax: 301-314-9587

WWW.FINANCIALAID.UMD.EDU

Transfer Credit ProcessTransfer Credit Process

► Be sure all original transcripts are sent from previous Be sure all original transcripts are sent from previous institutionsinstitutions

► Be aware we award credit only for work done at Be aware we award credit only for work done at regionally-accredited institutions (not military A, B or C regionally-accredited institutions (not military A, B or C schools), includingschools), including Community College of the Air ForceCommunity College of the Air Force Distance ed courses from schools like University of Maryland, Distance ed courses from schools like University of Maryland,

University College, University of Phoenix, etc.University College, University of Phoenix, etc. The Defense Language InstituteThe Defense Language Institute

► Occasionally we need documentation about the courses, Occasionally we need documentation about the courses, such as descriptions, syllabi, etc. for evaluationsuch as descriptions, syllabi, etc. for evaluation

► Be sure to have any AP or IB or CLEP scores sentBe sure to have any AP or IB or CLEP scores sent► Watch your evaluation proceed online at Watch your evaluation proceed online at

www.testudo.umd.edu/www.testudo.umd.edu/

VA Education Benefits VA Education Benefits ProcessProcess

► Education Benefits ProcessEducation Benefits Process Eligibility (Buffalo VA)Eligibility (Buffalo VA)

►Program eligibility requirements are available on Program eligibility requirements are available on http://www.gibill.va.gov/

For most accurate eligibility information, please call the VA For most accurate eligibility information, please call the VA toll free at 1-888-GIBILL1toll free at 1-888-GIBILL1

►To apply for VA Education Benefits, submit a 22-1990 (22-To apply for VA Education Benefits, submit a 22-1990 (22-5490 for Chapter 35) electronically through VONAPP (5490 for Chapter 35) electronically through VONAPP (http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp) or by ) or by mail/fax (http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-mail/fax (http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-1990%285-09%29.pdf)1990%285-09%29.pdf)

►You may need to send extra documentation to the VA, You may need to send extra documentation to the VA, especially your DD-214 or DD-2384especially your DD-214 or DD-2384

The University of Maryland Veterans Certification Office at The University of Maryland Veterans Certification Office at 1113 Mitchell Building may assist you in sending these 1113 Mitchell Building may assist you in sending these

► If you attended and used benefits at a previous institution, If you attended and used benefits at a previous institution, submit a 22-1995 (22-5495 – Ch35) through VONAPPsubmit a 22-1995 (22-5495 – Ch35) through VONAPP

CertificationCertification► For every semester you intend to use benefits, you must submit For every semester you intend to use benefits, you must submit

a Request for Certification for VA Benefits a Request for Certification for VA Benefits (http://www.testudo.umd.edu/vabenefits/) (http://www.testudo.umd.edu/vabenefits/) This form can only be submitted after you have registered for This form can only be submitted after you have registered for

classesclasses If you have changed your major, you must submit a 22-1995/22-If you have changed your major, you must submit a 22-1995/22-

5495 to the VA 5495 to the VA If your address has changed, be sure to update it on Testudo as well, If your address has changed, be sure to update it on Testudo as well,

otherwise, we cannot update your record with the VAotherwise, we cannot update your record with the VA► This form will be updated for the Post 9/11 GI Bill- To be put on a This form will be updated for the Post 9/11 GI Bill- To be put on a

mailing list to receive the updated form, email mailing list to receive the updated form, email vabenefits@umd.edu or call 301/314-8239 vabenefits@umd.edu or call 301/314-8239

► The VA will release benefits within 4-6 weeks after the University The VA will release benefits within 4-6 weeks after the University of Maryland Veterans Certification Office receives your Request of Maryland Veterans Certification Office receives your Request for Certification for VA Benefitsfor Certification for VA Benefits

► A student may only receive benefits while in a non-approved A student may only receive benefits while in a non-approved major program or as an undecided major for up to two semestersmajor program or as an undecided major for up to two semesters

WAVE- Automated Verification WAVE- Automated Verification of Enrollmentof Enrollment

► Each month, veteran students must verify their Each month, veteran students must verify their enrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairsenrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill veteran students needn’t verify their Post-9/11 GI Bill veteran students needn’t verify their

enrollment through WAVEenrollment through WAVE► Must be done on the last day of every monthMust be done on the last day of every month► May be done online at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave May be done online at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave

or by phone at 1-877-823-2378or by phone at 1-877-823-2378► WAVE enrollment verification will not be necessary WAVE enrollment verification will not be necessary

under the Post 9/11 GI Billunder the Post 9/11 GI Bill► *You will not be paid for a month until the *You will not be paid for a month until the

month is over and you have verified your month is over and you have verified your enrollment through one of the above means*enrollment through one of the above means*

Post 9/11 GI BillPost 9/11 GI Bill► 1. Eligibility1. Eligibility► 2. Payment Types/Calculations2. Payment Types/Calculations► 3. Transfer of Benefits to Dependents3. Transfer of Benefits to Dependents► 4. Yellow Ribbon4. Yellow Ribbon► 5. Comparison of Education Benefits 5. Comparison of Education Benefits

ProgramsPrograms► 6. Kickers & Buy-Up6. Kickers & Buy-Up► 7. Next Courses of Action7. Next Courses of Action

7a. Summer II 2009 Certifications7a. Summer II 2009 Certifications

Post-9/11 Qualifying Active Post-9/11 Qualifying Active DutyDuty

► Full-time duty in the Armed Forces, other than active Full-time duty in the Armed Forces, other than active duty for skills/basic trainingduty for skills/basic training

► A call or order to active duty under title 10A call or order to active duty under title 10► Periods of active duty may begin at any point, but Periods of active duty may begin at any point, but

only the portions occurring after 9/10/01 qualify for only the portions occurring after 9/10/01 qualify for Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibilityPost 9/11 GI Bill eligibility

► Active Duty that cannot be used to establish Active Duty that cannot be used to establish eligibility:eligibility: AGR under title 32AGR under title 32 Service academy contract periodsService academy contract periods ROTC contract periods under title 10ROTC contract periods under title 10 Service used under the Loan Repayment Program (typically Service used under the Loan Repayment Program (typically

3 years)3 years)

Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit TiersPost 9/11 GI Bill Benefit Tiers► Housing, tuition/fees, and books/supplies are paid proportionately, based on time served after 9/10/01:Housing, tuition/fees, and books/supplies are paid proportionately, based on time served after 9/10/01:

For active duty personnel:For active duty personnel:At least 36 months:At least 36 months: 100%100%At least 30 continuous days on At least 30 continuous days on 100%100%active duty, and discharged due active duty, and discharged due to service-connected disability:to service-connected disability:30 months to 36 months:30 months to 36 months: 90%90%24 months to 30 months:24 months to 30 months: 80%80%18 months to 24 months:18 months to 24 months: 70%70%12 months to 18 months:12 months to 18 months: 60%60%6 months to 12 months:6 months to 12 months: 50%50%90 days to 6 months:90 days to 6 months: 40%40%

NOTE- A benefit tier is ultimately determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs upon NOTE- A benefit tier is ultimately determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs upon receipt of a 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits, and is noted on the receipt of a 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits, and is noted on the Certificate of Eligibility the VA sends to each applicantCertificate of Eligibility the VA sends to each applicant

Individuals with 18-24 months of eligible Active Duty service must exclude Individuals with 18-24 months of eligible Active Duty service must exclude entry level and skills training active duty days.entry level and skills training active duty days.

Those with more than 24 months may include entry level and skills training Those with more than 24 months may include entry level and skills training active duty days in their benefit tier calculationsactive duty days in their benefit tier calculations

Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit TiersPost 9/11 GI Bill Benefit TiersFor reservists:For reservists:

At least 36 cumulative months:At least 36 cumulative months: 100%100%At least 30 continuous days on At least 30 continuous days on 100%100%active duty, and discharged due active duty, and discharged due to service-connected disability:to service-connected disability:At least 30 cumulative months:At least 30 cumulative months: 90%90%At least 24 cumulative months:At least 24 cumulative months: 80%80%At least 18 cumulative months:At least 18 cumulative months: 70%70%At least 12 cumulative months:At least 12 cumulative months: 60%60%At least 6 cumulative months:At least 6 cumulative months: 50%50%90 aggregate days:90 aggregate days: 40%40%

*Active duty days are shown on your DD-214*Active duty days are shown on your DD-214

Individuals with 18-24 months of eligible Active Duty service must exclude entry level and skills training Individuals with 18-24 months of eligible Active Duty service must exclude entry level and skills training from active duty days.from active duty days.

Those with more than 24 months may include entry level and skills training active duty days in their benefit Those with more than 24 months may include entry level and skills training active duty days in their benefit tier calculationstier calculations

* This information can be found at: * This information can be found at: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Benefit_Comparison_Chart.htm#PERCENTAGEhttp://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Benefit_Comparison_Chart.htm#PERCENTAGE

Post-9/11 Payment Post-9/11 Payment CategoriesCategories

ChangesChanges► Tuition/fees payments go directly to the institutionTuition/fees payments go directly to the institution► The VA’s maximum payments have been calculated from the highest in-The VA’s maximum payments have been calculated from the highest in-

state undergraduate tuition and fees at a public institution in each statestate undergraduate tuition and fees at a public institution in each state See maximum payments table, See maximum payments table,

http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Tuition_and_fees.htmhttp://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Tuition_and_fees.htm Maryland:Maryland:

► Maximum Charge Per Credit Hour: $458.13Maximum Charge Per Credit Hour: $458.13► Maximum Total Fees Per Term: $2,380.00Maximum Total Fees Per Term: $2,380.00► See ‘percentages’ slide for more informationSee ‘percentages’ slide for more information

► A monthly housing allowance, based on zip code of institution, goes directly to the studentA monthly housing allowance, based on zip code of institution, goes directly to the student Based on Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) for an E-5 with dependentsBased on Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents

► Current Monthly Allowance for the University of Maryland, College Park (ZIP code Current Monthly Allowance for the University of Maryland, College Park (ZIP code 20742): $1917.00 20742): $1917.00

BAH is not paid if student is:BAH is not paid if student is:► on active dutyon active duty► pursuing training at half-time or lesspursuing training at half-time or less► enrolled in distance/on-line only program, with no on-campus componentenrolled in distance/on-line only program, with no on-campus componentIf just one of your courses is categorized as “in-residence,” and you are otherwise eligible, you are If just one of your courses is categorized as “in-residence,” and you are otherwise eligible, you are

entitled to the BAH, even if the in-residence course is at a secondary school, so long as you receive entitled to the BAH, even if the in-residence course is at a secondary school, so long as you receive credit toward your degree at your primary school for the course. BAH is determined by the ZIP code credit toward your degree at your primary school for the course. BAH is determined by the ZIP code of the “in-residence” course’s institution.of the “in-residence” course’s institution.

Payment Categories, Cont’dPayment Categories, Cont’d► An annual books/supplies stipend of up to $1000 per An annual books/supplies stipend of up to $1000 per

academic year goes directly to the student in a lump academic year goes directly to the student in a lump sum for each termsum for each term $41.67 per credit hour for up to 24 credit hours per year$41.67 per credit hour for up to 24 credit hours per year This stipend will not be issued if the student is on active dutyThis stipend will not be issued if the student is on active duty

► A one-time $500 rural benefit payment goes directly A one-time $500 rural benefit payment goes directly to the studentto the student Rural Benefit Payment Eligibility:Rural Benefit Payment Eligibility: If you live in a county with 6 persons or less per square mile If you live in a county with 6 persons or less per square mile

ANDAND► Physically relocate at least 500 miles to attend your institutionPhysically relocate at least 500 miles to attend your institution

OROR► Travel by air to physically attend the institution, provided that no Travel by air to physically attend the institution, provided that no

other land-based transportation existsother land-based transportation exists

Post 9/11 GI Bill- Post 9/11 GI Bill- PERCENTAGESPERCENTAGES

► As mentioned earlier, veterans qualify for benefit tiers, or percentages As mentioned earlier, veterans qualify for benefit tiers, or percentages of the maximum benefit, based on Active Duty time servedof the maximum benefit, based on Active Duty time served

► These percentages are applied to the These percentages are applied to the lesserlesser of: of: Tuition and fees charged; orTuition and fees charged; or Highest amount payable, based on maximum payments tableHighest amount payable, based on maximum payments table

Individuals on Active Duty receive the Individuals on Active Duty receive the lesserlesser of: of: Tuition and fees charged; orTuition and fees charged; or The amount of charges that exceed the amount paid by the The amount of charges that exceed the amount paid by the

military’s federal tuition assistance programmilitary’s federal tuition assistance program

**NOTE- Per credit VA tuition payments are made by credit up to the **NOTE- Per credit VA tuition payments are made by credit up to the minimum number of credits required for full-time tuition charges.minimum number of credits required for full-time tuition charges. * A full-time * A full-time non-residentnon-resident student taking 13 credits who is eligible for student taking 13 credits who is eligible for 100% of the benefit gets $458.13 X 12= $5497.56 for tuition, NOT $458.13 100% of the benefit gets $458.13 X 12= $5497.56 for tuition, NOT $458.13 X 13= $5955.69, because both a student taking 12 credits and a student X 13= $5955.69, because both a student taking 12 credits and a student taking 13 credits are charged the same full time non-resident tuition of taking 13 credits are charged the same full time non-resident tuition of $11,251.50 * $11,251.50 *

PERCENTAGES, CONTINUEDPERCENTAGES, CONTINUED► For the 2009-10 Academic For the 2009-10 Academic

year:year:► The University of Maryland, The University of Maryland,

College Park charges $273.00 per College Park charges $273.00 per resident undergraduate credit, resident undergraduate credit, and $743.50 per term in and $743.50 per term in mandatory feesmandatory fees

► These are both less than the These are both less than the state of Maryland’s maximums of state of Maryland’s maximums of $458.13 in tuition per credit and $458.13 in tuition per credit and $2,380 in fees per term, so $2,380 in fees per term, so benefit tier percentages apply to benefit tier percentages apply to these charged amountsthese charged amounts

► What results is the following table What results is the following table of payment amounts for full time of payment amounts for full time undergraduate in-state students:undergraduate in-state students:

Benefit Benefit tier:tier:

VA VA PaymePayment Per nt Per Credit:Credit:

Fees Fees per per term:term:

100%100% 273.00273.00 743.50743.5090%90% 245.70245.70 669.15669.1580%80% 218.40218.40 594.80594.8070%70% 191.10191.10 520.45520.4560%60% 163.80163.80 446.10446.1050%50% 136.50136.50 371.75371.7540%40% 109.20109.20 297.40297.40

Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses (per term)(per term) for Fall 2009 - Spring 2010: for Fall 2009 - Spring 2010:http://www.umd.edu/bursar/t_ug0910.htmlhttp://www.umd.edu/bursar/t_ug0910.html

NON-RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT PERCENTAGESPERCENTAGES

► For the 2009-10 Academic For the 2009-10 Academic year:year:

► The University of Maryland, The University of Maryland, College Park charges $938.00 College Park charges $938.00 per non-resident undergraduate per non-resident undergraduate credit, and $743.50 per term in credit, and $743.50 per term in mandatory feesmandatory fees

► The tuition charges are more The tuition charges are more than the state of Maryland’s than the state of Maryland’s maximum of $458.13 in tuition maximum of $458.13 in tuition per credit, so benefit tier per credit, so benefit tier percentages apply to the percentages apply to the maximum state of Maryland maximum state of Maryland amountamount

► What results is the following What results is the following table of payment amounts for table of payment amounts for full time undergraduate non-full time undergraduate non-resident (out-of-state) students:resident (out-of-state) students:

Benefit Benefit tier:tier:

VA VA PaymePayment Per nt Per Credit:Credit:

Fees Fees per per term:term:

100%100% 458.13458.13 743.50743.5090%90% 412.32412.32 669.15669.1580%80% 366.50366.50 594.80594.8070%70% 320.69320.69 520.45520.4560%60% 274.88274.88 446.10446.1050%50% 229.07229.07 371.75371.7540%40% 183.25183.25 297.40297.40

Transferring Benefits to Transferring Benefits to DependentsDependents

Through the Post 9/11 GI Bill, you may be eligible to transfer Through the Post 9/11 GI Bill, you may be eligible to transfer up to 36 months of benefits to a spouse or dependent childrenup to 36 months of benefits to a spouse or dependent children To qualify, an individual must be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, To qualify, an individual must be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill,

have served at least 6 years in the Armed Forces and aggress to have served at least 6 years in the Armed Forces and aggress to serve at least 4 more yearsserve at least 4 more years

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ultimately authorize benefit transfer and restrict Security (DHS) ultimately authorize benefit transfer and restrict the number of months transferredthe number of months transferred

Individuals in PHS/NOAA are not eligible to transfer benefitsIndividuals in PHS/NOAA are not eligible to transfer benefits Beginning June 29, 2009, eligible service members may make Beginning June 29, 2009, eligible service members may make

transfer designations by visiting this Web site: transfer designations by visiting this Web site: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB.  https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB. 

For more information, see the full transferability policy here: For more information, see the full transferability policy here: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/DTM%2009-003%20Post%209-http://www.defenselink.mil/news/DTM%2009-003%20Post%209-11%20GI%20Bill.pdf11%20GI%20Bill.pdf

Yellow Ribbon ProgramYellow Ribbon Program► The University of Maryland, College Park will The University of Maryland, College Park will

not be participating in the Yellow Ribbon not be participating in the Yellow Ribbon ProgramProgram

► Please contact Financial Aid for information Please contact Financial Aid for information on scholarships and other aid available to you on scholarships and other aid available to you as a veteranas a veteran

► The Veterans Programs Office also has a list The Veterans Programs Office also has a list of Scholarships tailored to veterans:of Scholarships tailored to veterans:http://www.veteransservices.umd.edu/http://www.veteransservices.umd.edu/scholarship.shtmlscholarship.shtml

VA Education Benefits VA Education Benefits ComparisonComparison

► If you are eligible on 8/1/2009 for the Post 9/11 GI Bill and If you are eligible on 8/1/2009 for the Post 9/11 GI Bill and REAP, the Active Duty, or the Selected Reserves Montgomery REAP, the Active Duty, or the Selected Reserves Montgomery GI Bill, your election of the Post 9/11 GI Bill is GI Bill, your election of the Post 9/11 GI Bill is irrevocableirrevocable, , and so you should carefully compare the programs according and so you should carefully compare the programs according to your individual situationto your individual situation

► The VA has developed scenarios that show how the Post 9/11 The VA has developed scenarios that show how the Post 9/11 and Montgomery GI Bills may pay differentlyand Montgomery GI Bills may pay differently

► See http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/CH33-See http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/CH33-CH30_Case_Studies.htmCH30_Case_Studies.htm for these benefits comparison scenariosfor these benefits comparison scenarios

► Ultimately, it is best to review all the information available on the GI Ultimately, it is best to review all the information available on the GI Bill web site and ask a VA Benefits Counselor at 1 888 GIBILL1 Bill web site and ask a VA Benefits Counselor at 1 888 GIBILL1 questions specifically related to your situation to determine which questions specifically related to your situation to determine which program is best for you!program is best for you!

Transferring from Montgomery Transferring from Montgomery GI Bill to the Post-9/11 GI BillGI Bill to the Post-9/11 GI Bill

► Individuals who elect the Post-9/11 GI Bill Individuals who elect the Post-9/11 GI Bill in lieu ofin lieu of the the Montgomery GI Bill are limited to their remaining Montgomery GI Bill are limited to their remaining entitlemententitlement

► This means that the number of months an individual has This means that the number of months an individual has remaining under the Montgomery GI Bill becomes the remaining under the Montgomery GI Bill becomes the number of months he/she has under the Post-9/11 GI Billnumber of months he/she has under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

► If, instead, this individual who is eligible for both the If, instead, this individual who is eligible for both the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills postpones election of Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills postpones election of the Post-9/11 GI Bill until he/she first exhausts the the Post-9/11 GI Bill until he/she first exhausts the Montgomery benefits, he/she will be entitled to a total of Montgomery benefits, he/she will be entitled to a total of 48 months of combined benefits, instead of the standard 48 months of combined benefits, instead of the standard 36 months (he/she receives an extra 12 months of 36 months (he/she receives an extra 12 months of benefits, which can be used under the Post-9/11 GI Billbenefits, which can be used under the Post-9/11 GI Bill For more information on these topic, see Answer ID’s 977 and 978 in the Questions & Answers section of the GI Bill web site at: https://www.gibill2.va.gov/vba/vba.cfg/php.exe/enduser/index.html

Post-9/11 GI Bill - Kickers & Buy-Post-9/11 GI Bill - Kickers & Buy-upup

►Buy-up = DOESN’T TRANSFERBuy-up = DOESN’T TRANSFER►From the VA web site: From the VA web site: ► ““If you participated in the $600 buy-up under the Montgomery GI Bill or REAP you will not receive that If you participated in the $600 buy-up under the Montgomery GI Bill or REAP you will not receive that

additional benefit under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.”additional benefit under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.” ►Kicker=CAN TRANSFER; paid as lump Kicker=CAN TRANSFER; paid as lump

sum with housing allowance at the sum with housing allowance at the beginning of the semesterbeginning of the semester The kicker is only payable for up to 36 The kicker is only payable for up to 36

monthsmonths►From the VA web site:From the VA web site:► Allows “kickers” up to $950 per month for recruitment for critical skills – up to $350 per month for retentionAllows “kickers” up to $950 per month for recruitment for critical skills – up to $350 per month for retention► Allows individuals with “kicker” earned under Chapter 30 and 1606 to continue to receive appropriate Allows individuals with “kicker” earned under Chapter 30 and 1606 to continue to receive appropriate

increase under Chapter 33increase under Chapter 33

What Next?What Next?► As of 5/1/09, the VA is accepting applications for the As of 5/1/09, the VA is accepting applications for the

Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Paper and Electronic 22-1990 ApplicationsPaper and Electronic 22-1990 Applications

► http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asphttp://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp► Chapter 33 benefits apply only to courses occurring Chapter 33 benefits apply only to courses occurring

on or after 8/1/09on or after 8/1/09► The VA will begin accepting Enrollment Verifications The VA will begin accepting Enrollment Verifications

for the Post 9/11 GI Bill on 7/6/09for the Post 9/11 GI Bill on 7/6/09 Go to the UMD Veterans Certification Office web site at Go to the UMD Veterans Certification Office web site at

www.testudo.umd.edu/vabenefits to download the updated www.testudo.umd.edu/vabenefits to download the updated ‘University of Maryland Request for Certification for VA ‘University of Maryland Request for Certification for VA Benefits’ form beginning July 6, 2009Benefits’ form beginning July 6, 2009

For those currently receiving VA Education benefits:For those currently receiving VA Education benefits:► The election of the Post 9/11 GI Bill is The election of the Post 9/11 GI Bill is irrevocableirrevocable

Summer II 2009 Summer II 2009 CertificationsCertifications

► Individuals who have elected 8/1/2009 as the Individuals who have elected 8/1/2009 as the date to begin using Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits:date to begin using Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: If you are already receiving VA Education Benefits If you are already receiving VA Education Benefits

for the first part of Summer II, you do not need to for the first part of Summer II, you do not need to resubmit a Request for Certification for VA resubmit a Request for Certification for VA Benefits. The VA should automatically begin Benefits. The VA should automatically begin making Post-9/11 GI Bill payments for the portion making Post-9/11 GI Bill payments for the portion of the term occurring after 8/1/2009of the term occurring after 8/1/2009

If you haven’t been receiving benefits for the first If you haven’t been receiving benefits for the first part of Summer II, you will submit the updated part of Summer II, you will submit the updated Request for Certification for VA Benefits for the Request for Certification for VA Benefits for the part of the term occurring after 8/1/2009 part of the term occurring after 8/1/2009

Undergraduate Full Time Undergraduate Full Time Student StatusStudent Status

►Undergraduate:Undergraduate: Spring/Fall-Spring/Fall-

►Full Time= 12 creditsFull Time= 12 credits Summer I/II- Determined by the VASummer I/II- Determined by the VA

►Full Time for one session= 4 credits per session or 2 Full Time for one session= 4 credits per session or 2 credits for each accelerated session (IA+IB/IIC+IID)credits for each accelerated session (IA+IB/IIC+IID)

► * Note that this is less than the 6 credits per session * Note that this is less than the 6 credits per session that UMD considers full timethat UMD considers full time

WinterWinter►Full Time= 3 creditsFull Time= 3 credits

*See *See http://www.umd.edu/catalog/index.cfm/show/content.sehttp://www.umd.edu/catalog/index.cfm/show/content.se

ction/c/27/ss/1586/s/1522ction/c/27/ss/1586/s/1522For more information on undergraduate student statusFor more information on undergraduate student status

Graduate Full Time Student Graduate Full Time Student StatusStatus

► Graduate:Graduate:► Based on a unit system:Based on a unit system:

Fall/Spring-Fall/Spring-► Full Time= 48 units Full Time= 48 units

24 units with a graduate 24 units with a graduate assistantshipassistantship

36 units with a half-time 36 units with a half-time assistantshipassistantship

Summer I/II-Summer I/II-► Full Time for one session= Full Time for one session=

24 units24 units Winter-Winter-

► Full Time= 12 unitsFull Time= 12 units* See * See

http://www.gradschool.umdhttp://www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog/registration_po.edu/catalog/registration_po

licies.htm for more licies.htm for more information on graduate information on graduate

student statusstudent status

Courses in the series: 000-399 carry 2 units per Courses in the series: 000-399 carry 2 units per credit hour.credit hour.

Courses in the series: 400-499 carry 4 units Courses in the series: 400-499 carry 4 units per credit hour. per credit hour.

Courses in the series: 500-599 carry 5 units Courses in the series: 500-599 carry 5 units per credit hour.per credit hour.

Courses in the series: 600-897 carry 6 units Courses in the series: 600-897 carry 6 units per credit hour. per credit hour.

Master's Research course: 799 carries 12 Master's Research course: 799 carries 12 units per credit hour. units per credit hour.

Pre-candidacy Doctoral Research courses: Pre-candidacy Doctoral Research courses: 898 carries 18 units per credit hour. 898 carries 18 units per credit hour.

Doctoral Dissertation Research: 899 carries Doctoral Dissertation Research: 899 carries 18 units per credit hour. All doctoral 18 units per credit hour. All doctoral candidates must pay candidacy tuition for candidates must pay candidacy tuition for which they will be registered for six (6) which they will be registered for six (6) credit hours of 899; this defines all credit hours of 899; this defines all currently registered doctoral candidates as currently registered doctoral candidates as full-time. full-time.

All doctoral candidates must pay the flat All doctoral candidates must pay the flat candidacy tuition for which they will be candidacy tuition for which they will be registered for six (6) credit hours of 899; this registered for six (6) credit hours of 899; this defines all currently registered doctoral defines all currently registered doctoral candidates as full-time. candidates as full-time. 

Office of the RegistrarOffice of the Registrar►Veterans Education Benefits Contact:Veterans Education Benefits Contact:►UMD Veterans Certification Office:UMD Veterans Certification Office:

Nicholas LaureysNicholas Laureys►Office: 1113 Mitchell BuildingOffice: 1113 Mitchell Building►Email: vabenefits@umd.eduEmail: vabenefits@umd.edu►Phone: 301-314-8239Phone: 301-314-8239►Fax: 301-314-9568Fax: 301-314-9568

http://www.testudo.umd.edu/vabenefits/http://www.testudo.umd.edu/vabenefits/

Open House/ReceptionOpen House/Reception►Counseling CenterCounseling Center►Family ScienceFamily Science►Learning CenterLearning Center►Career CenterCareer Center►Disability ServicesDisability Services

Questions??Questions??►VPO Contact:VPO Contact:

www.veterans.umd.eduwww.veterans.umd.edu Email: umdvets@umd.edu Email: umdvets@umd.edu Kirby Bowling, 301-314-0073Kirby Bowling, 301-314-0073 Steve Olivera, 301-314-0073Steve Olivera, 301-314-0073

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