Veterans and Military

UMFK is proud to serve its veterans and military personnel. With small class sizes, personal attention and many offerings online, UMFK is a great place to learn and launch into a career full of success!

Our Veteran Certifying Official is located in the Registrar Office and all veterans seeking VA funding must complete the Veterans Request for Certification (UMFK portal access required) prior to the beginning of each term. For more information please contact:

UMFK Veteran Certification Office
(207) 834-7823
umfktransfer@maine.edu

Helpful Links

• GI Bill® Beneficiaries – Details on Your Benefits
• Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
  (UMFK students who are veterans are encouraged to contact the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services and self-identify as veterans for the purpose of ensuring access to all benefits to which they are entitled.)
• Maine Veteran Benefits and Resource Guide PDF file PDF
  (This guide provides information on a broad range of benefits, services, and veterans-related organizations.)
• GI Bill® - Veterans Online Application
• Army National Guard Tuition Assistance
• Air National Guard Tuition Assistance: Request a paper application from your unit or use your state's online application (if applicable).
• BestColleges.com curated a college guide for service members and veterans. Their guide covers financing education, GI Bill®, and leveraging military experience and service in college.

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 benefits.va.gov/gibill.