Veterans Affairs | ULM University of Louisiana at Monroe

Information Services & Student Success

Office of Veterans Affairs

ULM is recognized by the Department of War and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to certify VA Educational Benefits. The ULM Veterans Affairs Office focuses on helping students with military affiliations, including Veterans, students on Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard, and Military Dependents receiving education benefits through the VA or the State of Louisiana, and those enrolled in ROTC programs.

Military & Veterans Affairs assists military affiliated students with:

Obtaining educational benefits
Processing and certifying VA benefits
Clarifying VA and University guidelines
Monitoring academic progress and performance
Enhancing career development and opportunities
Referring to campus and community resources

Available Educational Benefits

GI Bill庐:

Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill庐 (AD for active duty or prior active duty)
Chapter 31 - Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill庐
Chapter 35 - Dependent Education Assistance Program (DEA)
Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill庐 Selective Reserve
Louisiana National Guard & Louisiana Veterans:

Louisiana National Guard & Louisiana Veterans:

Louisiana National Guard State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP)
Louisiana Patriot Scholarship (for Louisiana National Guard in undergraduate programs)
Title 29 - Louisiana State Dependent Exemption

ROTC Programs:

Army ROTC- Various Scholarships & Stipends
Air Force ROTC- Various Scholarships & Stipends

ULM Veteran Student Benefits

Military & Veteran Affiliated Students at ULM also receive the following benefits:

Application Fee Waiver for Veterans
In-State Tuition Rates for CH 33 and CH 35 recipients
ULM Foundation Scholarships for Veterans & Dependents
Veterans receive priority registration every semester
Tutoring support within the Student Success Center and TRIO
Catered Individual Career Services
A Military & Veteran-Affiliated Student Lounge
ULM is a Silver Star Military-Friendly Campus
Specialized biweekly communication from the Office