Resources for Veterans

UMBC Veterans Services

Apply for a Tillman Military Scholarship The Tillman Military Scholarships are intended to cover direct study-related expenses such as tuition, fees, and books,
as well as other needs such as room and board and child care. For Application Deadline call (480) 621- 4074 .

Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill Website

Veterans Affairs Forms from the UMBC Registrar Download the Semester Certification Request, Responsibility Checklist, Add/Drop Reporting Form

UMBC Army ROTC Program

Welcome to the Vets 2 Vets program hosted by Off-Campus Student Services, in the Division of Student Affairs.
Vets 2 Vets offers social networking opportunities, special events, workshops, and volunteer mentors to support
students as they transition from "soldier to student'.

facebook Connect with UMBC Student Veterans on Facebook!

Vets 2 Vets Events

Winter/Spring 2011

Veterans Fireside Receptions
The Commons, Fireside Lounge (3rd Floor)

The Fireside Receptions allow veterans to connect with other veterans, military students and veteran student support staff in an informal, intimate setting and are held throughout the semester (see list of scheduled receptions and times below).

Monday, January 30th 12:00-1:00pm
Monday, March 5th 12:00-1:00pm
Wednesday, March 14th 5:00-6:00pm

Important Events for Veteran and Military Students

Welcome Back, Vets
Wednesday, February 8th 4:30-6:00pm
Flat Tuesdays, Lower Level
What's a better way to kick off another semester than meeting fellow veteran and military students at Flat Tuesdays. Stop by for light fare, networking, and a relaxing time!

Resume Workshop
Monday, February 20th 4:30-6:00pm
The Commons, Room 329
Representatives from the Shriver Center will be available to discuss your resume in time for summer internships or graduation!

Career Services Workshop
Wednesday, March 28th 4:30-6:00pm
The Commons, Room 329
A representative from Career Services will discuss employment correspondence (cover letters, interviews, etc.). Join us to enhance your search for a career!

-------------------------------------------------------------

Student Coordinator for UMBC Veterans
The Student Coordinator for the UMBC Vets2Vets Program, Stephanie Gilbert and Harri Cox will be available to answer questions pertaining to getting enrolled, making the transition and getting started as a student with veterans' education benefits at UMBC.

For additional information, contact:
Dan Barnhart,Director of OCSS
veterans@umbc.edu