FTA is financial assistance provided for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Service Member's professional and personal self-development goals.
Service Members must work with their unit's Education Service Officer (ESO) to determine eligibility.
ESO Contact Information for the VT Army National Guard:
Education Services Officer - Capt. Axel Larson
Phone: 802-338-3378
Email: axel.a.larson.mil@army.mil
Incentive Manager - Staff Sgt. Daniel Stewart
Phone: 802-338-3170
Email: daniel.e.stewart18.mil@army.mil
ESO Contact for Vermont Air National Guard
MSGT Nicola Hynek
Retention Office Manager
Nicola.Hynek@Us.Af.Mil
Office: 802-660-5211 / 220-5211 (Dsn)
Cell: 802-556-1042
Vermont Guard Tuition Benefit Program
This program was established as an interest-free and forgivable loan program in 2018 by the Vermont General Assembly. Loan forgiveness means that you no longer have to pay part, or all, of the loan. The goal is to recruit and retain high-quality VTNG members. Service Members must work with the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) and their ESO to determine eligibility and additional requirements. Applicants are reviewed by VSAC. Selection is based on eligibility and available funds.
Transfer Credit
Service members eligible for TA must contact their Dean's Office before enrolling to learn how their transfer credit will apply to their individual degree program. Please contact UVM Student Veteran Services with any questions by emailing veterans@uvm.edu. Please contact the Office of Transfer Affairs with transfer credit specific questions on any transcripts which have been submitted to UVM at transfer@uvm.edu.
Advising
Benefits and Financial Aid Advising
Contact veterans@uvm.edu to work with an FTA or VA Education Benefits advisor, or sfs@uvm.edu to be connected with a Financial Aid Counselor who can assist with all types of aid, including Title IV.
Academic Advising
Your advisor won't tell you what to do but rather will encourage you to tap into various academic resources at UVM to ensure you are getting the most out of your years here. Find your advisor by logging into the myUVM Portal > Advising (Degree Audit) > My advising. Additionally, Service members may contact their College's Dean's Office to work with a professional advisor by clicking here.
Career Advising
UVM's Career Center is standing by to assist you with all of your job search needs. The Career Center is located in the Dudley H. Davis Center on the 2nd floor next to the Marketplace.
Other Student Support Services
The Center for Academic Success is guided by our shared commitment to student success. In our respect for multiple perspectives and identities, we promote student autonomy and interdependence within the University community.
Readmissions Policy
UVM will promptly readmit with the same academic status a Service member who was previously admitted to the institution but who did not attend, or did not continue to attend, because of service in the uniformed service. Contact veterans@uvm.edu with a copy of your orders or other information.
Tuition Billing for Members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, and Families
The federal government and Vermont state legislature have established qualification for assessment of a lower rate of tuition, consistent with the rate established by the Vermont Legislature for in-state residents and detailed in the University’s Residency Policy, for certain students who are members of the Vermont National Guard, or Armed Forces or Veterans thereof, as well as certain family members of those students. Irrespective of a student’s out-of-state status as defined in the Residency Policy, upon submission of appropriate documentation, UVM will charge members of the Vermont National Guard, armed forces, veterans, and qualifying family members the in-state tuition rate in accordance with applicable law.