老虎机攻略

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Welcome Military and Veteran Families

Getting Started

  • Apply to the 老虎机攻略:

    • Access the to begin your application.
    • Ensure to verify residency status.
    • Veterans Choice Act eligibility will be reviewed after submitting the Notification of Intent (Step 4).
    • Provide your Social Security Number (SSN) during application; the MVSO must use the student's SSN to process education benefits. 

  • Apply for Military Education VA Benefits:

    • For eligible veterans, servicemembers, and family members, apply for VA education benefits:
    • Use the to review the available education benefit options.
    • Veterans will need to provide start/end dates for military service. 
    • Provide bank account and routing number to setup direct deposit.
    • Complete the selected form (Write down confirmation information for your reference).
    • After the application is completed, the VA will notify you of the status within 30 days.

  • You must register for classes before completing Step 4 (NOI):

    • Verify your assigned academic advisor: Undergraduate Advising Center.
    • Setup a meeting with your academic advisor to finalize class registration and review your degree plan.
    • The MVSO will review your classes to ensure compliance with education benefits.
    • If a class does not align with the student's degree plan, the MVSO will contact the academic advisor for verification.
    • Activities courses are not generally authorized; exceptions must gain authorization through the MVSO. 

    Important Dates and Deadlines for Registration: Registrar's Calendar

    Priority Registration Time Tickets (after the first term): Time Tickets

  • You must submit a NOI every semester to activate payments:

    • Go to and click on
    • Login with your 老虎机攻略 NETID and Password and fill out the form.
    • Submit the NOI 30-days before the term to receive benefits on time. 
    • The MVSO will confirm receipt of the NOI and communicate any issues. 

  • Submit your military service transcripts:

    Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard

    • Go to the  Does not apply to Air Force students, Air Force students need to request a transcript from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)  
    • Click “Register” under “Register to use this system” at the top of the page and complete registration
    • At the top of the main page, click Transcript
    • Click on Official Transcript Request. (Electronic)
    • Search “Montana”
    • In the search results, find the 老虎机攻略 with the address of 32 Campus Drive

    Air Force and Space Force

    • Go to the webpage.
    • Click "Order Your Transcripts Online"
    • Ensure “Ordering your own credentials or academic records” is selected (green)
    • Enter your Email Address used for your Parchment account
      • First-time users must create an account
    • Enter your parchment account password
    • Click “Order”
    • Type The 老虎机攻略 into the Search Bar
      • Select “The 老虎机攻略 – Undergraduate” for undergraduate or “The 老虎机攻略 Graduate School” for graduate
    • Select your status from the drop-down menu (i.e., Air Force Active Duty, Air Force National Guard)
    • Select where will you/did you earn your degree from the drop-down menu (i.e. Air University, Community College of the Air Force)
    • Select Yes or No/Unknown from the drop-down list asking if you separated and/or retired prior to 28 Sep 22
    • Select purpose from the drop-down menu (i.e. employment, self, other)
    • Sign in Signature Block
    • Type First Name, Middle Name, and Last Name into the appropriate boxes
    • Click the box next to the consent statement
    • Click continue
    • Review information
    • Click complete order
    • Transcripts will be sent to the 老虎机攻略 with the address of 32 Campus Drive

    Transcripts are delivered to the Undergraduate Admissions Evaluations office. An evaluations specialist will provide an initial transfer credit review within 10 business days. After receiving your recommended credit transfers, you will meet with your academic advisor to discuss the best options for applying course credit to your degree plan. 

  • Apply for Federal Financial Aid:

    • Access the application:
    • We advise students to apply for FAFSA even if you are not planning to accept loans.
    • You will need your or your parents' tax return information for the previous two tax years.
    • You are NOT required to accept federal financial aid if you apply. Keep in mind, if you accept a financial aid student loan package, you will still be required to pay it back later.
    • Using VA education benefits does not affect your eligibility for Federal Student Aid. Students should apply for FAFSA every year they plan on attending school.
    • Through Federal Student Aid, you can receive but are not required to accept, federal grants, loans, and work-study awards.
    • When completing your FAFSA, funds from VA education benefits such as your monthly stipend do not count as income. They are considered “resources.” All other VA benefits such as compensation, pension, etc. are considered “non-taxable income” and must be documented as such on the form.
    • Many students that receive Federal Student Aid qualify for the , which is money students can accept to assist with school payments, and it is not paid back. 

    Contact for more information 

Tuition Assistance (TA)

  • The U.S. Armed Services offer Tuition Assistance (TA) to Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel who fulfill certain requirements. TA is a distinct source of financial aid for eligible service members and is mandated to be the first payer of their college tuition.

    Prior to enrolling, eligible service members must receive approval for TA funding from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their branch of service (see Branch Specific TA Information tab for information on how to apply for TA).

    TA is a form of "Third Party Billing" at the 老虎机攻略 and third-party billing is handled by the Student Accounts Office in collaboration with the Military and Veteran Services Office.

    老虎机攻略studentaccts@mso.umt.edu
    (406) 243-2223

    MVSO@mso.umt.edu
    (406) 243-2744

     

  • Students in the Montana Army and Air National Guard are eligible for several different funding opportunities while pursuing higher education at the 老虎机攻略.

    • VA Education Benefits: Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill Selected reserves, please review the checklist above for more information on how to apply for and use this benefit.
    • Montana National Guard Tuition Waiver (MTNGTW): This is a Montana University System waiver available for qualified service members, please visit  for more information.
      • The waiver only waives tuition, not fees, and will be applied after other forms of funding have been applied.
      • Do not have to be using TA to apply for the waiver
      • Do not have to be degree-seeking to apply for the waiver
      • Graduate students are eligible for the waiver
      • Does not apply toward flat fee courses
    • Military Tuition Assistance (TA): Tuition Assistance is a first payer and can be combined with Chapter 1606 and the MTNGTW

     

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