Resources for Student Veterans

GI Bill | http://benefits.va.gov/gibill

The GI Bill site has the most up-to-date information on education and training benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You’ll find information on choosing a school and applying for VA benefits, as well as VA locations, services, and special programs.

VFW Student Veteran | https://www.vfw.org/community/student-veterans-of-america

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, in conjunction with the Student Veterans of America, developed the 1 Student Veteran program to offer direct assistance to student veterans who have questions or are experiencing problems accessing their VA benefits. 1 Student Veteran helps to ensure that veterans and families receive their benefits in a timely manner.

UMB Educational Benefits and Aid  | https://www.umaryland.edu/military-veterans/

Visit this website for Military and Veteran educational benefits, aid, and related information at UMB. 

On-Campus Resources

Student Counseling Center | https://www.umaryland.edu/counseling 

The Student Counseling Center provides short-term professional counseling and psychiatric services for currently enrolled full-time and part-time UMB students. Its mission is to help promote and maintain the emotional well-being of UMB students and to serve as a resource to the entire University community.

The Wellness Hub | https://www.umaryland.edu/wellness/ 

The UMB Wellness and Academic-Life Balance Program exists to affirm the role of wellness in advancing students’ growth and development to ensure that they flourish academically, professionally, and personally. 

URecFit | https://www.umaryland.edu/urecfit

University Recreation and Fitness (URecFit) is committed to enriching the academic experience as well as encouraging the physical, mindful, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and social development of the UMB community.

Off-Campus Resources

Baltimore VA Medical Center | https://www.maryland.va.gov/locations/baltimore_va_medical_center.asp

The Baltimore VA Medical Center is the acute medical and surgical care facility for the VA Maryland Health Care System and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services.

Veterans Crisis Line | veteranscrisisline.net

The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7/365 service that connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

National Center for PTSD | https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

The National Center for PTSD is a bank of mobile applications for veterans and their family members that provides self-help, education, and support for insomnia, parenting skills, PTSD, and more. Apps for iOS and Android devices are listed, all of which are free of charge.

• UMB Policy on Students Who Are Called to Active Military Duty During a National or International Crisis or Conflict
• USM Policy on Students Who Are Called to Active Military Duty During a National or International Crisis or Conflict
• USM Policy on Student Classificaton for Admission and Tuition Purposes

Baltimore Veterans Network 

The Baltimore Veterans Network is a collaborative partnership between the University of Maryland, Baltimore and several nonprofits throughout the city of Baltimore. The goal of the network is to link student and faculty volunteers with nonprofits around the city providing support for homeless veterans. Volunteers will have the opportunity to connect with a nonprofit and volunteer based on their discipline at the University, as well as volunteer for general, as-needed tasks. Want to get involved? Contact us: Derin Dacey, Maryland-DC Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA at ddacey@umaryland.edu

School of Dentistry VA Certifying Official

Billy Healy, whealy@umaryland.edu

Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits Information

Veterans Affairs (VA) can help you cover the cost of furthering your education through benefits that pay for tuition, housing, and other education-related expenses. These benefits may be provided through one of several programs.

School of Graduate Studies VA Certifying Official 

Theresa Murray, gradforms@umaryland.edu

School of Medicine VA Certifying Official(s)

VA/GI Bill® Educational Benefits | University of Maryland School of Medicine

(MD students only) Sofia Cascio and Juanita Simmons, studentaffairs@som.umaryland.edu

(DPT students only) Melissa Roane, mroane@som.umaryland.edu

Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits Information

The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) Scholarship and Grants Office assists students with Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits.

School of Nursing VA Certifying Official(s)

• LaToya McCoy (primary SCO)
• Email: nrsvabenefits@umaryland.edu

School of Pharmacy VA Certifying Official 

(PharmD students only) Agnes Ann Feemster, afeemster@rx.umaryland.edu

Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits Information

Students attending the School of Social Work using Veterans Education and Training Benefits may receive assistance with enrollment certification at the SSW Office of Records and Registration. Email: sswregistration@ssw.umaryland.edu

School of Social Work VA Certifying Official 

Phyllis Pope, sswveteransaffairs@ssw.umaryland.edu

Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits Information

Students attending the School of Law using VA Education and Training Benefits will receive assistance with enrollment certification in the Office of Records and Registration. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us using the email below. 

School of Law VA Certifying Official 

Shari Christie, militaryandveterans@law.umaryland.edu