Military Veterans
Mount Mary University warmly welcomes veterans and their family members to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies within our supportive and inclusive community. We deeply appreciate your dedication and service to our country and are committed to providing you with the resources, guidance, and opportunities you need to succeed academically and personally. Mount Mary offers a range of programs designed to fit your unique goals and experiences. Join us and become part of a community that honors your service while helping you achieve your educational and professional dreams.
Mount Mary University is committed to the success of our veterans on campus and accepts federal and state of Wisconsin benefits. The University participates in the Post-911/ GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program (Chapter 33) for both graduate and undergraduate students. Please contact the office of financial aid or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs if you have any questions about your benefits and applying them to a MMU Education.
The Veterans Certifying Official in the Mount Mary Financial Aid Office can help you through the process to certify your benefits. To best serve you, please complete the Veterans Information Sheet and return it to the Mount Mary Financial Aid Office via email, mail or in-person. To inquire about academic programs or the admission process, please contact your admission counselor.
- Complete an application for GI Bill benefits online The VA will need 8 to 10 weeks to process this application. Direct any questions on benefits eligibility to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Apply for admission to Mount Mary.While you’re waiting to hear about your veterans benefits, you can apply online to Mount Mary. Applying is free for undergraduate students and $45 for graduate students. A complete application includes the online application form and all supporting documentation.
- First-year undergraduate students: If you have no prior college credits.
- Transfer undergraduate students: If you plan to transfer credit from another college to Mount Mary.
- Graduate students:If you plan to pursue a master’s or professional doctorate degree at Mount Mary.
Once you are admitted to Mount Mary, see our information for Admitted Military Veterans to find out the steps you need to take to enroll and ensure that you receive your benefits.
Visit Mount Mary
We invite you to visit Mount Mary’s campus virtually or in-person. You can schedule an on-campus visit by contacting your admission counselor. You can customize your visit by requesting to meet with the Financial Aid Office to learn about military benefits, as well as to talk with a professor in your academic area of interest.
Mount Mary University proudly supports our veterans through federal and state benefits programs and institutional support. For questions about your eligibility for veterans educational benefits, contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Federal Military Veteran Benefits
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits are legislated in Title 38 of the U.S. Code. View a booklet containing a summary of these benefits: Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors.
To inquire about federal veterans benefits, call the VA Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 or submit questions online through the VA’s Ask VA (AVA) Site. To access additional information about benefits for veterans, service members and family members, use the VA’s eBenefits website.
Post-911/GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program
Mount Mary participates in the Post-911/GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program (Chapter 33) for both graduate and undergraduate students. There is no limit on the number of students who can be served by this program. For questions about your eligibility for Post-911/GI Bill benefits, contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
State of Wisconsin Military Veteran Benefits
To qualify for most Wisconsin state veterans benefits, programs or services, a veteran must first establish general eligibility. Eligibility criteria, including exceptions to minimum military services requirements, are set in state laws (Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 45). General eligibility consists of two main requirements: Military service (character, type and duration) and Wisconsin state residency.
Specific programs or benefits may have additional requirements. Check with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for details.
Your County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) provides information and assistance in obtaining federal and state veterans benefits, programs and services. Select the state where you live and contact your CVSO for additional assistance.
MMU evaluates all military training as part of the admission process. Mount Mary University will award up to 12 credits for basic military training and education. Credits may be awarded based upon ACE recommendations for work recorded on the official Joint Services or Community College of the Air Force transcript.
Elective credit may be applicable based on ACE recommendations, at the lower division baccalaureate level. Credit applied directly toward major requirements would be evaluated individually with the specific academic programs. For more information, please contact your admission counselor.
After you are admitted to Mount Mary University, follow these steps to complete your enrollment and ensure you receive the appropriate benefits:
What to Do to Enroll at Mount Mary
- Complete appropriate paperwork.
All students: Complete a Veterans Information Sheet each semester that you want to use your benefits. Include a copy of your most recent certification of benefits (COB).
Undergraduate students: Submit a $100 tuition deposit to Mount Mary to make your enrollment to Mount Mary official.
Graduate students: Please review your acceptance letter for details on next steps.
- Register for classes. Find courses and register for courses through the MyMountMary portal.
Undergraduate students: Select your new student registration date with your admission counselor. During your registration date, you will meet with an adviser to select and register for your classes.
Graduate students: Please review your acceptance letter for details on registering for classes.
- Pay your tuition bill. After you have enrolled for classes, the Veterans Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office will submit an enrollment verification to the VA approximately 30 days before classes begin. You will receive an email confirmation. Chapter 33 and Chapter 31 tuition benefits are paid directly to the school. Other chapter tuition benefits will be paid directly to you. It is your responsibility to ensure your university bill is paid. You can pay your bill through the MyMountMary portal.
- Purchase your textbooks from the Mount Mary Bookstore.
- Notify the Veterans Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office if you change your class schedule. Your benefits may be impacted if you make any adjustments to your course schedule, so please contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible to avoid an over-award of GI Bill payments.
- Notify the VA and Veterans Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office if you change your address. If you change your address, you will need to contact both the Regional Processing Office with the VA at (888) 442-4551, as well as the Veterans Certifying Official in the Mount Mary Financial Aid Office.
Resources for Military Veterans:
- Mental health counseling services
- Academic counseling
- Accessibility/Disability services
- Advising and career development support
- Student health insurance
- Fitness center
Contact Mount Mary
For help in certifying your enrollment at Mount Mary, contact the Veterans Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office via email at mmu-finaid@mtmary.edu or by phone at (414) 930-3044.
- Complete an application for GI Bill benefits onlineThe VA will need 8 to 10 weeks to process this application. Direct any questions on benefits eligibility to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Apply for admission to Mount Mary.While you’re waiting to hear about your veterans benefits, you can apply online to Mount Mary. Applying is free for undergraduate students and $45 for graduate students. A complete application includes the online application form and all supporting documentation.
- First-year undergraduate students: If you have no prior college credits.
- Transfer undergraduate students: If you plan to transfer credit from another college to Mount Mary.
- Graduate students: If you plan to pursue a master’s or professional doctorate degree at Mount Mary.
Once you are admitted to Mount Mary, see our information for Admitted Military Veterans to find out the steps you need to take to enroll and ensure that you receive your benefits.