Veterans
MU is proud of all who have served our country and would like to assist you and your family in furthering your education!
Did you know...
Midland University is a member of the Service member’s Opportunity Colleges (S.O.C.), a consortium of national higher education associations and institutions.
The votes have been tallied and we are pleased to be in the top 15% of military friendly colleges and universities in the nation! This ranking was based on research conducted by the Military Friendly Schools Organization of over 7,000 higher educational institutions nationwide; assessing which schools provided the best education, value, and welcoming atmosphere for military personnel.
We have thousands of dollars in scholarships awaiting you.
We will guide you through the Admissions process with ease!
You may receive college credit for in-the-field work; credit is granted
based on the recommendation of the American Council of Education
(ACE) and DD214.
To request a copy of your military transcript, please click on the following
appropriate link: Air Force - Army - Coast Guard - Marines - Navy
3. Submit an Immunization Waiver, and a copy of your military idenification
card (CAC)
If you have completed basic training, and are living off-campus, you will
have fulfill the immunization requirement.
Basic training proves one MMR. Military personnel can provide proof of a
second MMR, or can request a waiver under the "Religion/Personal"
section of the immunization form.
Please note, students who receive the waiver under this policy will not be
allowed on campus in the event of a measles outbreak.
4. Discover how affordable your MU education will be!
Financial Aid Opportunities
Freedom Scholarship - All newly enrolled VA Education Benefit Eligible students will receive this scholarship, valued at a minimum of $2,000.
GI Bill - Post 9/11 - This program is based on the amount of service completed after September 10, 2001. The tuition and fees payment, housing allowance, and book stipend are all based on this percentage (see the table below).
|
Time on Active Duty |
Percentage of Maximum Benefit Payable |
|
At least 36 months |
100% |
|
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability |
100% |
|
30 months to 36 months |
90% |
|
24 months to 30 months |
80% |
|
18 months to 24 months |
70% |
|
12 months to 18 months |
60% |
|
6 months to 12 months |
50% |
|
90 days to 6 months |
40% |
If you participated in the
$600 buy-up under the
Montgomery GI Bill or
REAP, you will not
receive the additional
benefits under the
Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Individuals eligible for a
kicker under another
benefit, may receive the
kicker under the
Post- 9/11 GI Bill.
The monthly kicker
amount will be prorated
based on the
individual’s rate of
pursuit.
Payment will be
issued in a lump sum
directly to the student.
Post – 9/11 GI Bill
kickers will be payable
only if the individual is
entitled to a monthly
housing allowance.
Payment will be
issued with the monthly
housing allowance.
Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program - This program allows U.S. higher education institutions to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses, and the VA will match the same amount as the institution. Midland University has opted to participate at the full 50% level.
Which benefit is right for you?
|
|
Post – 9/11 GI Bill |
Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty |
Montgomery |
REAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition & Fees |
Paid directly to the school. Not to exceed $17500 cap for tuition and fees |
Paid directly to the veteran. |
Paid directly to the veteran. |
Paid directly to the veteran. |
|
Housing Allowance |
Paid at the E-5 with dependents rate. Based on Zip Code of the center. Not payable for active duty, those attending ½ time or less, or students enrolled entirely in distance learning programs. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Book Stipend |
Receive up to $1,000 per year. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Time Limit to use benefit |
15 years |
10 years |
Eligibility normally ends once you leave the service |
Can be eligible for 10 years after leaving the service |
|
600 Buy-up |
Not payable |
Paid at applicable rate |
Not Payable |
Paid at applicable rate |
|
Licensing & Certification Tests |
Paid for eligible Licensing and Certification Tests |
Benefit available |
Benefit available |
Benefit available |
|
Transfer of Entitlement |
Those eligible may transfer up to 36 months of entitlement to a dependent. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Additional information can be found at www.gibill.va.gov. Please use the DOD website to determine the correct BAH allowance.
Also consider the following:
Dependent Educational Assistance - Designed to assist dependents of military members interested in continuing their education. Additional information may be obtained at www.gibill.va.gov.
Scholarships for Military Members and Dependents - There are a wide variety of outside scholarships available, and many are based on the branch of service you served. We highly encourage you to use a scholarship search program to assist in finding these types of scholarships. Below are links to a few of the many possibilities:
Stateside Spouse Education Program (Army Spouses)
Scholarships for Military Children
Air Force Association Scholarships
Veteran Services' location on MU's campus
Make and appointment to see Jim Kuester on the 2nd floor of the Anderson Building
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 402-941-6521
Fax: 402-721-0250
Email: Kuester@MidlandU.edu
