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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $2,073
  • Online BAH
    $0
  • GI Bill® Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
  • MyCAA
    NO
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst Military and Veteran Affairs

The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for University of Massachusetts-Amherst. This includes contact information for their veteran affairs department, as well as other info related to military and veteran programs such as Tuition Assistance and the Yellow Ribbon program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 16,952
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 16,952
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
    This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $2,073
  • BAH - Online
    $0
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    NO
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    YES
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    NO
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    NO
  • MyCAA
    NO
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Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $16,952
    In State
    $38,171
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $12,782
    In State
    $28,002
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,000
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 0
Student Population
  • Student Count
    23,907
    Undergraduate
    6,383
    Graduate
    480
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    50.6%
    Population
  • Female
    49.4%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Public
  • Setting
    Suburb
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    620
    SAT Math
    595
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    27
    ACT
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 4 Year, Public university located at 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA. Students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst Military & Veteran Support Programs

University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst has GI Bill-approved programs
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers  credit for military
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, University of Massachusetts-Amherst does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, University of Massachusetts-Amherst does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are University of Massachusetts-Amherst's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are University of Massachusetts-Amherst's online tuition rates for active military?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst offer online degree programs?

No, University of Massachusetts-Amherst does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, University of Massachusetts-Amherst is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.