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Financial Aid
Financial Information
Tuition Assistance Program (VA-benefitted students)
Veteran Services
The Office of the Student Records welcomes veterans, their spouses and dependents to the University of Maine at Presque Isle! We take pride in our commitment to those who have served our nation and their families. Now let us serve you by supporting your academic goals.
UMPI’s Veterans Services is an on-campus resource for veterans, service members, and their eligible families. You will find a wide range of courses, degrees and services available to you at our Presque Isle campus and at the Houlton Educational Outreach Center.
VA Education Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
Montgomery GI Bill Active-Duty Program (Chapter 30)
Montgomery Gi Bill Selected Reserve Program (Chapter 1606)
Veterans Readiness and Employment Program (Chapter 31)
Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferring Entitlements to Dependents (Chapter 33)
Post 9/11 GI Bill “R” Benefits (Chapter 33)
Dependents Education Assistance Program (Chapter 35)
Disability Support for Veterans
Students Support Services provides with documented disabilities. These services are designed to create educational access for students with disabilities at UMPI by providing or coordinating disability accommodations, giving information about the University and available resources to students and families, and educating the campus community. Some of the services provided or coordinated for students with disabilities include testing accommodations, note takers, ordering alternate format texts, classroom relocation, advisement on disability issues, and housing-related accommodations.
UMPI Veteran Services also provides support by connecting Veterans and Military Students with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense resources. https://www.umpi.edu/offices/student-support-services/disability-services/
Degree Requirements
All students at UMPI must meet with their academic advisors prior to course selection. Students may find the applicable major and minor program sheets in the “Majors and Minors” section in their respective Course Catalog to assist them with developing their Degree Plan.
Students at UMPI utilize our Degree Progress Report system to assess degree requirements including specific courses needed and GPA minimums. The audit is available online to students from the point of matriculation.
Requirements are determined by the student’s catalog year and are unchanging unless the student undertakes a change to his or her catalog year or degree program. The degree audit shows both UMPI earned credits as well as those accepted for transfer, including credit earned through military training.
The faculty and the staff of the University are available to advise and assist students to understand and to meet these requirements. Students should direct questions about academic policies and degree requirements to their academic advisor or program coordinator.
Students who change to a different major, or who are absent from the university for two or more years, must meet the program requirements in effect at the time of the change or of their return to the university.
Degree requirements may change over time. Generally, students are responsible for meeting the degree requirements published in the catalog in effect when they entered the university. Students who change to a different major, or who are absent from the university for two or more years, must meet the program requirements in effect at the time of the change or of their return to the university.
Students changing their major to one that leads to licensure should visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about their specific program and the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.
Any student has the right to select graduation requirements from a later catalog than the one in effect at the time of initial matriculation. No student may select requirements from an earlier catalog.
Transfer Credit
The University of Maine at Presque Isle provides academic credit for specified military service and experiences.
Credit for Military Coursework and Experience
Prior learning related to training and other experiences in the military will be considered for transfer in the same way as other prior experiential learning. This type of experiential learning may be evaluated via CLEP/DSST exams or an Academic Portfolio Assessment. Students who have relevant experiences which relate to their program of study should contact their Academic Advisor for more information.
Official college transcripts should be forwarded from previously attended colleges and universities to Application Processing, University of Maine System, P.O. Box 412, Bangor, ME 04402-0412 or to edocs@maine.edu.
For military credits, students should submit a copy of their Joint Services transcript to be evaluated. Credit for military work will be evaluated based on recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) and will correspond to subject areas offered at the University of Maine.
Military students and Veterans are also encouraged to submit their Joint Services transcript to edocs@maine.edu.
An evaluation of transfer credit will be prepared by the Transfer Officer for each accepted transfer student and will be available in the student’s Mainstreet Student Center. The transfer student should meet with an academic advisor at the receiving university to review how the transfer credit will be applied toward the student’s degree program.
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) participates in a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. As part of this partnership, the university has an active Memorandum of Understanding with the DoD allowing us to maintain our commitment to supporting the education of our military-affiliated students using tuition assistance.
You must be currently serving in an active or reserve capacity to be eligible to receive Tuition Assistance.
UMPI is approved to accept Tuition Assistance payments from all DOD branches of service.
Tuition Assistance typically covers up to a maximum of $250 per semester hour and up to between 16-18 semester hours per year (the fund amount and/or number of credits may vary by service branch).
General Funding Guidelines
- Can be classroom-based or online coursework
- Student must be officially registered, enrolled and earn a grade or credit for course
- Course must be part of an approved academic degree or certificate program
- Not authorized for programs of study beyond a master’s degree
- Funds apply to course tuition only; may not be used to pay for books, materials, institutional fees or retaking a course previously taken
Military Tuition Assistance Resources
Eligible Service members must receive approval from an Educational Service Officer or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling.
ALL TA requests MUST be REQUESTED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE CLASS START DATE
Once you have completed your TA submission through the appropriate portal, please send approved TA forms to UMPI-VETS@maine.edu for processing.
A credit will be placed on your student account for the anticipated amount of your TA. At the end of the term, if your service branch fails to pay for your Tuition Assistance, the credit will be reversed, and you will be responsible for all charges. Visit the Student Financial Responsibility Statement website for more information. If you drop classes during the 100% refund period, the TA credit will be removed from your student account.
Branch Portals
Each branch has a specific process to apply for TA - Select the link for your branch and follow the respective instructions.
If you do not see your academic program at University of Maine at Presque Isle listed in the Tuition Assistance portal for your service, please email UMPI-VETS@maine.edu.
Access to Tuition Assistance
By following the guidance of the DOD, we can ensure that all military members have access to what they need to make informed decisions about where to attend school and about how their tuition assistance benefits will interact with their chosen educational programs.
For concerns about compliance with the DOD Memorandum of Understanding, please email our office at UMPI-VETS@maine.edu.
Information and Resources
- Application for Undergraduate Admissions is easy and free.
- In-state tuition rate for veterans, active-duty service members and eligible family members (One of the following documents is necessary for eligibility: VA Certificate of Eligibility, DD-214 (Honorable Discharge)
- Apply for your VA Education Benefits. The VA will send you a Letter/Certificate of Eligibility. Please be sure to send a copy of your Letter/Certificate of Eligibility to the School Certifying Official.
- New students utilizing their VA Education benefits must submit either their Certificate of Eligibility, which can be obtained online, and/or a copy of your Application for VA Benefits (VA Form 22-1990) or Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995) to the School Certifying Official (SCO) in the Office of Student Records before their enrollment may be certified.
- Student Military Mobilization and Activation Policy
- All students seeking VA education funding must complete the Veterans Request for Certification form prior to the beginning of each term.
- To talk with a VA Education Benefits Counselor, call the VA Education Call Center at (888) 442-4551.
- Credit for Military Training & Experience
- Veterans may receive credit for learning gained through documented military training and experience. Applicants should submit a copy of their military transcript which can be obtained online.
- Contact the Maine Bureau of Veteran’s Services and self-identify as a veteran to ensure access to all benefits to which you are entitled.
- The Maine Veterans’ Benefits and Resources Guide provides information on a broad range of benefits.
- Access and your VA & DoD Benefits 24/7
Office of Student Records
Designated Contacts for VA Educational Benefits and Military Tuition Assistance
Veterans Coordinator
Location: Suite 122 Preble Hall
Phone: (207) 768-9567
Email: gigail.cureton@maine.edu
Degree Audit Specialist
Location: Suite 122 Preble Hall
Phone: (207) 768-9548
Email: taryn.beaumont@maine.edu
Veteran Education Benefits
122 Preble Hall, 181 Main St.
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2888
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m
(closed on Federal holidays)
Phone: (207) 768-9567
Fax: (207) 768-9458
Email: UMPI-vets@maine.edu
*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 Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Please note: UMPI Veterans Services is not part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs nor is the staff employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Images displayed on this website do not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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