In-State Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
The University of Maine System offers the in-state tuition rate to eligible veterans, service members, and their dependents who are applying for admission to undergraduate degree or certificate programs and are not Maine residents.
Eligibility & Documentation
To qualify, undergraduate applicants should submit the required documentation (listed below) to the Office of Admissions, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5713 or um.adm.processing@maine.edu soon after submitting their application.
Veterans & Active Service Members
Who qualifies (system policy)
You may qualify if you are:
- An honorably discharged Veteran, or
- A current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including:
- Active Duty
- National Guard
- Reserve
Required documentation
Submit one of the following:
- DD-214 (showing honorable discharge), or
- U.S. Military ID card, or
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE) (current or expired), or
- Letter from your squadron commander (for current service members)
Dependents
Who qualifies (system policy)
You may qualify if:
- You are a dependent eligible for a GI Bill® benefit, and
- You actively use the benefit during your first semester
Required documentation
Submit one of the following:
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), or
- Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA.
Support for Veterans & Dependents
UMaine and UMaine Machias are dedicated to supporting veteran and dependent students:
UMaine
Contact the Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) for support:
Location: Memorial Union, Room 161
UMaine Machias
Reach out to Bill Weaver in the Student Records Office:
Powers Hall
