University of Maryland Global Campus (out-of-state, off-campus)

The Veterans Assistance Fund is designed to help military and veteran students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus cover costs related to their education when Federal financial aid, Tuition Assistance, and VA benefits are unavailable or exhausted. The purpose of the fund is to offset costs related to academics, completion, or transition for individuals who demonstrate financial hardship. You can apply for a total of up to $3,000 per academic year. Eligibility To apply for the Veterans Assistance Fund, you must: -Be currently enrolled at UMGC -Be a veteran of the U.S. military or using VA educational benefits -Have completed at least 9 undergraduate credits or 6 graduate credits -Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 as an undergraduate student or 3.0 as a graduate student -Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and received a Student Aid Report -Demonstrate financial hardship -Other eligibility requirements may apply. Contact vesseyvrc@umgc.edu for further information.