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Advising Services: veteran benefits

Rick Wright
Coordinator of Veterans Services
119 Payson Smith Hall

Phone:
(207) 780-4623
800-800-4876, ext. 4623
Fax:
(207) 780-4631
E-mail:
rwright@usm.maine.edu
Mailing address:
Veterans Services
USM
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300


Information for students called up to active duty may be obtained by calling Cindy Quinn at (207) 780-4888.

Have you served in the military, or are you a dependent of someone who has? If you are eligible to receive Veterans Administration Educational Benefits, you will need to touch base with USM's Office of Veterans Services which can:

  • Certify eligible students' attendance: Request for Certification Form
  • Provide basic information
  • Provide help with the processing of benefits
  • Provide applications for VA Educational Benefits

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