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Welcome to Veteran Services!

UMass Amherst is committed to offering quality services and support programs for student veterans, active military, and their families.

If you are a member of the UMass community, we hope you will stop by the new Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) located in Dickinson Hall (up Hicks Way from the Recreation Center) in Rooms 18-19.

The SVRC hosts a variety of programming throughout the year such as a welcome orientation specific to Veterans and cross cultural events. Veteran staff members are available during regular office hours if you have questions. You'll find the SVRC is a comfortable place to study, relax, meet other student veterans, learn about and access resources, or just have a cup of coffee!

If you are a current or prospective student who has questions about veteran educational benefits, please click here for information about the process of applying for Veteran Educational Benefits. You can also visit UMass Amherst’s Certifying Official, Michael Chan at 23 Dickinson Hall. Michael’s phone number is 413-545-5792.

Finally, if you are in the process of choosing the best campus to complete your degree, we hope you will consider UMass Amherst. By clicking on the Prospective Students button, you will find out where to learn more about the great academic programs at UMass Amherst, as well as information on how to apply.

Parking Discount for Student Veterans

The SVRC is pleased to announce that the SGA Secretary of Veterans Affairs has secured a 15% discount on full year parking permits for student Veterans.

To qualify you must be registered as an active student with a valid SPIRE I.D and present a DD-214 or active duty military ID at the time of purchase. Please visit the following webpage for full details:
http://www.umass.edu/transportation/veterans-parking-discount

UMass Store Discount for Student Veterans

The SVRC is pleased to announce that the SGA Secretary of Veterans Affairs has secured a 10% discount on in store purchases at the UMass Store in the campus center for student Veterans.

Meal discount for Veterans

The SVRC is pleased to announce that the SGA Secretary of Veterans Affairs has secured a 10% discount on meals at all campus dining locations (this does not include meal plans)

To qualify you must be present a DD-214 (with photo ID), active duty military ID, or a drivers license with a Veterans indicator at the time of purchase.

 

Please note: “GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.”