The University of Massachusetts Medical School is a veteran-friendly institution. We are proud of the brave men and women who served in the armed forces to protect our country. All academic programs at UMMS are approved for Veteran Education Programs and the Registrar’s staff are trained Certifying Officials for veterans education benefits.
Federal Benefits
The Post-9/11 GI Bill
· Transfer Benefits to Dependents
· Yellow Ribbon Program
Montgomery GI Bill
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Other Programs
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State Benefits
Categorical Tuition Waiver for Veterans and Active Duty Members
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a tuition waiver to all veterans and active duty servicepersons who are permanent and legal residents of Massachusetts. This waiver can be used at any Massachusetts state or community college or University campus.
Massachusetts National Guard Tuition Waiver Program
The Massachusetts National Guard Education Assistance Program provides a 100% tuition and fee waiver for active members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard attending a state college, university, or community college program. Assistance can continue as long as you are good academic standing and until you have reached 130 semester hours.
Additional information for state benefits can be found at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cisvet/vetidx.htm