NOTICE [about Summer courses]

If you are planning to take a summer class and wish to utilize your GI bill benefits (i.e. Chapter 30, 33, 35, 1606, etc); you MUST inform the Veteran Services Office when you register. Please notify us via email with your full name, student id, summer session one and / or two, the course name and number of credits.
Send to vetservices@stuaf.umass.edu

VRAP is not offered at UMass

The VRAP [Veterans Retraining Assistance Program] is not offered at four year institutions. It is only offered by community colleges or technical schools.

Important New GI Bill Information

Yellow Ribbon Program Information

Yellow Ribbon Program Application (PDF)

Welcome

Veteran Services was established to continue a tradition of support by providing UMASS military and veteran populations with the service and assistance they deserve. Our goal is to ensure that your transition to UMASS is as smooth as possible. Whether you are entering college for the first time, transferring from another school, or returning from a deployment, the UMASS community welcomes you.

Veteran Services offers a Drop-in Center for veteran students to relax or study. Educational and social events are sponsored throughout the year.

We are located in Room 231
Whitmore Adminstration Building
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Join us for coffee.

Academic Advising

Available with Greg Boisseau every Friday from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm in Veterans Services - Whitmore Room 231.

Contact Information

All veterans must contact Veteran Services to certify their military benefits:

GI Bill Inquiries
PH: 413-545-0939
FAX: 413-545-9704
vetservices@stuaf.umass.edu

Veteran Services Coordinator
Judy Gagnon

Mailing Address
231 Whitmore Administration Building
UMass Amherst
181 Presidents Dr.
Amherst, MA 01003