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The University of Montana's contact person is Justin Raap or call (406)243-2744.

Veterans' Benefits for Education Assistance Under Public Law 95-202 and Public Law 815

A veteran may be eligible to receive benefits under various GI Bills. When applying for educational benefits, it is essential that the veteran's status be known (Montgomery Bill, VEAP, Vocational Rehabilitation or Survivors or Dependents). Refer to the Veteran's Guide available in the Lodge, 201. The veteran must be enrolled and pursuing an approved program of education or training to be eligible for benefits.

The following chart indicates the minimum credit hours for which veterans must be registered to receive benefits:

Benefits

Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students*

Full

12

9

Three-Quarter

9, 10, 11

7, 8

One-Half

6, 7, 8

6

Fees only

*Graduate credits only

Additional information, minimum grade and credit requirements, advice on the benefits, or application forms may be obtained by contacting the Veterans' Coordinator, Lommasson Center 201.

Those veterans wishing to receive the advance payment should contact the Veterans' Coordinator approximately forty-five days in advance of the semester for which they plan to register.
Montana Veterans who have exhausted their GI bill benefits may be entitled to the Montana Veterans Fee Waiver. They should contact the Financial Aid Office. Thank you.

For further information, you may contact the VA Regional Office in St. Louis, MO at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Members of the Reserves and National Guard

Members of the Reserves and National Guard who are called to active duty while school is in session should contact the Registrar's Office to arrange for withdrawal and a refund of fees. Please contact one of the following persons who will provide personal assistance.

Justin Raap
(406) 243-2744

David Micus-Registrar
(406) 243-2412