Association of Student Veterans
We would like to thank all military-connected students for your service, and welcome you to the University of Mary Washington.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service offers many benefit programs. These benefits include the Montgomery GI Bill, Tuition Assistance “Top Up”, Veterans Educational Assistance Program, Survivor’s and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, Tutorial Assistance Program and numerous other benefit programs. This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.
If you are using your military benefits for the first time, please complete the
Request for Benefits Form.
Once you have submitted this form, you should make contact with your campus certifying official if you have any questions.
Military-Affiliated Student Support Specialist and School Certifying Officials
Ryan Hastings serves as the primary point of contact for military-affiliated students, the UMW Student Veteran Association, and the Veterans Resource Center. He is also the School Certifying Official for BLS, BSN, certificate students, and graduate students who use veterans benefits, as well as any student participating in the Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment program or using Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserve benefits. You can contact Ryan at rhasting@umw.edu or at 540-654-5853. Ryan’s office is located in Lee Hall, Room 252 of the Registrar’s Office.
Patricia Sarkuti is the School Certifying Official for BA and BS students who use veteran benefits (except the Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment program). You can contact Patricia at psarkuti@umw.edu or at 540-654-2140. Patricia’s office is located in Lee Hall, Room 250 of the Registrar’s Office.
Financial Counseling
Should you have questions about tuition, fees, what the GI Bill covers, please contact Ryan Hastings at rhasting@umw.edu
Additional Resources
Student Accounts Emily Howard umwbills@umw.edu (540)654-1250
Financial Aid Alicia Tisdale atisdale@umw.edu (540)654-1135
Veterans Resource Center and General Questions
Students with questions about the Veterans Resource Center or general military-affiliated student questions, can contact
Ryan Hastings rhasting@umw.edu or at 540-654-5853.
For additional Student Life questions, students may also contact
Chris “CJ” Porter, Assistant Dean of Students at
cjporter@umw.edu or at 540-654-1569.
Service members should speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling at UMW.
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This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.
