Military Students

• Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Ch. 35) (dependents, survivors). Monthly educational benefit entitlement for dependents and survivors of veterans who are 100-percent disabled or who died of a service-connected cause or were a POW or MIA.
• John David Fry Scholarship (Post-9/11 “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill” ) (dependents) – Tuition and fees (with limits), a monthly living stipend and book allowance to include children of those who died in line of duty after Sept. 10, 2001.
• Montgomery “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”  (Ch. 30) (active duty, reservists, veterans) – A monthly educational benefit entitlement dependent on length of military service and student status.
• Post-9/11 “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”  (Ch. 33) (active duty, reservists, veterans) – Tuition and fees (with limits), monthly living stipend and book allowance based on length of service after Sept. 10, 2001.
• Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP – Ch. 1607) (reservists) – Monthly educational benefit entitlement available to reservists activated after Sept. 11, 2001.
• Reserve “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”  (Ch. 1606) (reservists) – Monthly educational benefit entitlement available to reservists.
• Transfer of Post-9/11 “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”  Benefits to Dependents (TEB) (dependents, survivors) – Educational benefits transferred to spouses or children by eligible service members enrolled in Post-9/11 “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”  program.
• Tuition Assistance (active duty, reservists) – Tuition assistance resources specific to the major military branches and select National Guard and Reserves.
• Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31) (veterans) – Tuition and fee benefits for those with specific disability ratings by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to service-related injury.

Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit offered to service members to assist with the cost of tuition. Military Tuition Assistance typically covers 100 percent of tuition, up to the $250 cap per credit hour. UOTP’s undergraduate tuition rate is $240 per credit hour and the University offers some scholarships for military personnel in the graduate program. Tuition Assistance only applies to tuition; students still need to pay semester fees.

Each military branch has its own TA application form and procedures.To find out how to get started, visit your local installation education center, go online to a virtual education center, or click on the following links for each service branch:

• • Army
  • Marine Corps
  • Navy
  • Air Force
  • Coast Guard

• UOTP does not impose a FAFSA priority application deadline, however it is recommended that students who wish to pursue federal aid submit their FAFSA by June 15 and December 15.
• Military Tuition Assistance does not pay for fees unless a base education office or branch service portal specifies on a TA authorization form or request a willingness to do so.
• Students will be responsible for grades that are not deemed successful. The following grades are acceptable:
  • Undergraduate: C grade or higher
  • Graduate: B grade or higher (- and + will be treated as just a letter grade).
• Unearned TA policy: UOTP will return any unearned TA funds to the service member’s branch of service on a proportional basis through the 60 percent portion of the enrollment period for which the funds were provided. Any unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. In instances when a service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, UOTP will offer a 100 percent tuition refund upon receipt of an academic petition from the service member documenting proof of the service obligation.
• Anyone wishing to utilize TA, please speak with your Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within your military service prior to enrolling.
• Important Dates & Deadlines – Tuition assistance authorization forms must be submitted to the School Certifying Official (SCO) by the semester payment deadline each semester. Students are encouraged to submit authorization forms at least two weeks prior to the deadline to allow adequate processing time. UOTP does not impose a FAFSA priority application deadline, however it is recommended that students who wish to pursue federal aid submit their FAFSA at least two weeks prior to the payment deadline. It is normal for some FASFA applications to require additional student paperwork with the institution and early submission allows the student time to understand, collect, and submit any follow up document items to complete their application. Cost statements can be requested in the Student Financial Services Department by calling 202-274-2327 or via email- studentfinancialservices@potomac.edu.

You can use your veterans education benefits to help pay for your education at UOTP. Your eligibility depends on a number of factors. If you have questions about your benefits or how they will, please contact our School Certifying Official (SCO).If you have specific questions about your eligibility or are trying to decide between benefits, please contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss your specific situation.

• Benefits available to veterans include;

o   Chapter 30: Montgomery “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”  – Active Duty Increased Educational Benefits

o   Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)

o   Chapter 32: Veterans Educational Assistance Program

o   Chapter 33: Post-9/11 “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”

o   Chapter 1606: Montgomery “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill” – Selected Reserve

• Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts – The U.S. Department of Defense offers Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts, MyCAA, a program that provides as much as $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses toward an Associate of Arts or any of our undergraduate and graduate certificates. The program is capped at $2,000 a year and is available to spouses of active-duty military personnel in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2.
• Veterans Education Benefits for Military Spouses and Dependent Children – If you qualify for veterans education benefits as a spouse or dependent child of an active-duty servicemember or veteran, you can use those benefits to help pay for your education at UMGC. Your eligibility depends on a number of factors.
• Chapter 33: Post-9/11 “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”
• Chapter 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)

• University of the Potomac has well-trained and dedicated Financial Aid Administrators. The Student Financial Services office evaluates, approves, and awards financial aid to students in accordance with federal, state, and University regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• You may be eligible for several types of financial aid that will help pay for college. You should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)even if you are receiving VA educational benefits. Some “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 the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill”  benefits are not impacted by the FAFSA.