VA Education Benefits

You may be eligible for several types of VA education and training benefits, but there are many components to consider before you apply for a *GI Bill® program. The following comparison tool may make it easier to decide which education and training benefits are best for you; to view the different educational and training rates from the VA use the following link. 

*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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Veterans Certification Officials

The University of Maryland’s Veterans Certification Officials in the Office of the Registrar process all educational benefits before sending the information to the regional VA benefits processing center in Buffalo, New York. Please take the time to read the requirements and procedures on how to file for benefits. To avoid delays in processing claims, it is extremely important to submit all information along with any changes in status. 

If you have any questions concerning Veterans education benefits, please contact the Veteran's Certification Office:

Veterans Certification Office
1113 Mitchell Building 
Phone:(301) 314-8239             
Fax: (301)-314-9568 
Email: vabenefits@umd.edu

You must fill out the UMD VA Enrollment Certification Request and submit to the Veterans Certification Office each semester you are taking courses before you will receive your GI Bill benefits.

NOTE: The University of Maryland College Park is a Yellow Ribbon school. Follow the link to see if you qualify!