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Military and Veteran Services FAQs

Where is the Military and Veterans Success Center located? 

The Military and Veterans Success Center is located on the first floor of the Elliott Student Union, room 117. There is visitor parking across the street, south of the Union, on Clark Street, as well as nearby student parking lots. For assistance with driving or parking directions, please contact the office 660-543-8776.

There is also an interactive campus map available here.

Admission Questions for Military Affiliated Students.

Which application should I fill out?

If you are a service member (active duty, national guard, or reserves) or a veteran you will fill out a transfer application, HERE.

If you are a student who left for a semester or longer and would like to return, you will fill out the re-admit application, HERE.

Do I have to submit my military transcripts?

Yes, UCM provides credit for military training. For members who have completed basic training they receive the following credit:

  • Air Force: CJ 3005 (3 hours), HLTH 1100 (3 hours), GNED 1925 (3 hours), and 2 hours of elective credit.
  • Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy: CJ 3005 (3 hours), HLTH 1100 (3 hours), GNED 1925 (3 hours), and MS 1110 (2 hours).

There are many articulations already set up for our service members and veterans and those can be found . 

To learn more about military transcripts visit our Military and Veterans Transcripts page. 

Where do I sign up for a Veteran Lead Tour?

To schedule a campus tour click HERE.

Do I have to take the ACT/SAT?

UCM is a test-optional institution for those students with a high school GPA over 2.75. If you do take the test and would like your scores to be considered, please have your scores sent to the Office of Assessment and Testing Services. Our ACT school code is 2272. Our SAT code is 6090.

If I am in the military, do I have to live on campus?

You are exempt from living on campus if you are active duty (excludes monthly reserve service). Students that are in the National Guard or Reserves that do not meet the automatic exemptions, transfer student exemptions, or commuter exemptions will be required to live on campus for the first two years or until they meet the age or credit requirements. 

Students are automatically exempt if they are:

  • 21 years of age or older by the start of the semester for which they are starting at UCM
  • 60 UCM accepted credit hours completed by the start of the start of the semester
  • Have lived in UCM campus housing for two full academic years (academic year defined as Fall and Spring semesters)
  • Have been approved for exemption for two full academic years already (academic year defined as Fall and Spring semesters)
  • Have combined two full academic years on campus of either approved exemption or living on campus (academic year defined as Fall and spring semester)

To view other exemptions students can visit University Housing FAQ.

To view the commuter exemption form and general exemption request form students can visit our University Housing Forms page. 

If students have special situations that you would like to be considered for an exemption due to military reasons you can contact Courtney Swoboda. cswoboda@ucmo.edu

I am applying for a masters program, do I pay the application fee?

Students that indicate they are military affiliated (veterans, service members, and their dependents) on the application the fee automatically gets waived. 

In-State Rates for Military, Veterans, and Family Members

Do active duty, national guard, and reservists receive in state rates?

Yes, please submit the and submit supporting documentation. 

If I am active duty stationed outside of the state of Missouri, are my dependents eligible for in-state rates?

Yes, please submit the and submit supporting documentation. 

I am a veteran, do I qualify for instate rates?

Yes, please submit the and submit supporting documentation. 

If I am a veteran, are my dependents eligible for in-state rates?

Yes, please submit the and submit supporting documentation. 

If my dependent is not using VA educational benefits, are they eligible for in-state rates?

Yes, please submit the and submit supporting documentation. 

If I plan on taking courses all online, would I still get an instate rate?

Students that take courses online will be charged the online rate for the applicable program. You can view costs by clicking HERE.

VA Educational Benefits

How do I figure out what VA benefit I am eligible for?

Apply at or contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551

We also have information about each benefit HERE.

I want to use my VA benefits at UCM, what do I need to do?

It is highly recommended students contact the Military and Veterans Success Center and schedule an appointment to go over how benefits work, what discounts you will receive at UCM, and go through the Certification Request Form. We can even assist you with applying for benefits on va.gov.

Schedule an appointment . 

I have not received any of my benefits this semester, why not?

Students must fill out the Certification Request Form each semester they seek to use their VA educational benefits. You can visit our forms page HERE

My Chapter 33 Post-9/11 benefits did not pay everything on my account, why not?

There are few reasons students may owe on their account:

  • If the student is less than 100% eligible. If a student is only approved at the 50% benefit level they would owe the remaining 50% of tuition and course fees on their account. 
  • This benefit will only pay the school for tuition and course fees. Students that owe for housing, meal plans, textbooks, etc. will need to be paid. 
  • If you are a professional pilot student and owe based on flight fees, please contact our School Certifying Official to go over approved funding through the VA for this program. 660-543-8776 or vets@ucmo.edu

I am using Chapter 1606 and have not received my monthly stipend, why not?

Students using Chapter 1606 have to verify enrollment at the end of each month by calling 1-877-823-2378 or visiting the site.

- Students must wait until the last day of each month to verify.

- VA file number is the students SSN.

- VA will take 5-7 days to payout.

Example: If classes started in August students would start the verification process the last day (August 31) before the system will allow you to verify. Students can then expect to be paid for the time in August 5-7 days in September.

I am using Chapter 33 Post-9/11 and payments are not showing up on my student account.

Please contact the School Certifying Official, 660-543-8776 or vets@ucmo.edu

UCM Military Affiliated Benefits

Who is eligible for the Military Tuition Package?

Students that are using VA educational benefits:

  • Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill庐 Selected Reserve
  • Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill庐
  • Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill庐
  • Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment
  • Chapter 35: Survivors and Dependents Assistance

And/or military tuition assistance:

  • Federal Tuition Assistance
  • State Tuition Assistance

I am not using any VA educational benefits or tuition assistance, can I receive the Military Tuition Package?

No, this benefit is for students using one of the listed benefits below:

  • Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill庐 Selected Reserve
  • Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill庐
  • Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill庐
  • Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment
  • Chapter 35: Survivors and Dependents Assistance


And/or military tuition assistance:

  • Federal Tuition Assistance
  • State Tuition Assistance

This discount will be applied once the Certification Request Form has been submitted and the Military and Veterans Services Department confirms student is benefit eligible. 

Who is eligible for the Military Tuition Package Extension?

Veterans that have exhausted VA educational benefits (Chapter 33, 30, 31, 1606, or 35) while attending UCM will continue to receive the Military Tuition Package. 

This discount will be applied once the Certification Request Form has been submitted and the Military and Veterans Services Department confirms student has exhausted VA educational benefits. 

GI Bill庐 is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

 

 

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