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University of Massachusetts Amherst Veteran Services & Resources

477 GI Bill® Students**
0 Complaints to the VA
TRUE Credit for Military Training

Is University of Massachusetts Amherst a Good School for Veterans?

As someone with prior military experience, it's a good idea to check how well the school services veterans before signing those admission papers. That's why we've put together this report that gives you the facts about University of Massachusetts Amherst veteran students. If you're looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: University of Massachusetts Amherst GI Bill® Information

Our Veterans Report on UMass Amherst Includes:

How Does UMass Amherst Rank for Veterans?

University of Massachusetts Amherst was not ranked on the <nil> [Best Schools for Veterans list[(/rankings/veterans). This usually means that not enough data related to veterans was available.

How Many Veterans Go to UMass Amherst?

Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience.

The VA reports that there are 477 GI Bill® students at UMass Amherst. Around 1.51% of students at the school are using the GI Bill® since the total enrollment at UMass Amherst is 31,642. Putting that into perspective, the Student Veterans of America estimates that about three-four percent of all college students in America are veterans.

This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, e.g. Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill® and Reserve Education Assistance Program. It also includes Veteran Readiness and Employment. This does not include active-duty military personnel who are attending the college via Tuition Assistance. Therefore, the potential total military population could be larger than this.

Federal Veteran Programs at UMass Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal ProgramParticipation
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Yes
Eight KeysYes

What does this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.

Career and Vocational Support
Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency.
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
Counseling Support
Referrals to community organizations as needed.

University of Massachusetts Amherst does have a student veterans group.

Does UMass Amherst Give Credit for Military Training?

Yes Credit for Life Experience
YES Credit for Military Training
UMass Amherst may grant college credit to you if you have specific knowledge from your life experiences. Check with the school for more details.

UMass Amherst may consider your military experience and give college credit. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars.

UMass Amherst Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Yes Air Force ROTC
Yes Army ROTC
Implied No Navy ROTC
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are available at UMass Amherst for the following armed services:

Complaints to the VA About UMass Amherst

Our data shows that this school has not received any complaints at the VA.

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

**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/gibil.

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