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Veteran Benefits

Veteran Information

UA Rich Mountain will apply a scholarship to National Guard active members. See Financial Aid Office for more information.

National Guard members that qualify for the National Guard Tuition Assistance (NGTA) program can use funds at UA Rich Mountain. Please visit the NGTA site for full details. Service members have to apply.

‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For more information see the GI Bill Trademark terms of use.

The Financial Aid Office at UA Rich Mountain is responsible for certifying all students receiving Veteran’s Educational Benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs determines eligibility for such programs. Students must apply for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs by completing the VONAPP at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

UA Rich Mountain has agreed to offer the following tuition and fee charges for Veterans and their spouse or child:

  • UA Rich Mountain will charge in-state tuition and fee amounts to “covered individuals.”
  • Covered Individuals are defined as:
  • A Veteran who lives in the state in which the institution of higher learning is located (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of discharge from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
  • A spouse or child using transferred benefits who lives in the state in which the institution of higher learning is located (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and enrolls in the school within 3 years of the transferor’s discharge from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
  • A spouse or child using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship who lives in the state in which the institution of higher learning is located (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of the Service member’s death in the line of duty following a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.

  • UA Rich Mountain will charge in-state rate for the Covered Individuals.

  • July 1, 2015
Refer to the GI Bill® website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

For additional details:

In order for individuals to receive the above, they must self-identify. Documentation will be required in order to determine eligibility.

Points of Contact for VA Students:

Lindsey Drewry
VA Certifying Official
Director of Financial Aid
479-394-7622 ext. 1420

Irvin Trejo
VA Certifying Official
Financial Aid Counselor
479-394-7622 ext. 1421

Terry Francis
VA Academic Advisor
VC for Student Affairs
479-394-7622 ext. 1460