Veterans Programs

Students attending Thomas College who are eligible to receive VA Educational Benefits may qualify for one of the following Chapters of the GI Bill® of Educational Assistance:

• Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
• Chapter 31 The Vocational Rehabilitation Program
• Chapter 33 The Post-9/11 GI Bill
• Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
• Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
• Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

To receive VA Education benefits, apply to Thomas College and receive a letter of acceptance. After you apply for financial aid, pay your student deposit, and register for classes, you can apply for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. You will receive a certification of veterans benefits and are required to update the VA about changes to your personal information or enrollment status as necessary.

Veterans and Military Transfers

Thomas College recognizes the motivation of this group to succeed academically and invites veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to apply for admission within the guidelines stated for non-traditional
students. Additionally, the College is a member of ConAP, the Concurrent Admissions Program with the Army Recruiting Command. This program admits eligible Army enlistees to Thomas College
concurrent with their enlistment. Matriculation to the College will follow directly after the enlistee leaves active duty. Thomas College generally follows the recommendations of the American Council
on Education for the granting of educational credit for such courses. Students wishing for an evaluation of their learning experiences during military service are encouraged to submit a Joint Services Transcript to the Office of Admissions. Please contact your branch’s local recruiter for more details.

Veterans and Military Benefits

Thomas College programs are approved by the Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Programs for individuals eligible for benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Students wishing to utilize VA benefits should submit a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of the Registrar prior to the beginning of classes. Students wishing to utilize military tuition assistance should contact the education liaison at their unit or squadron for more information on applying for tuition assistance.