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Get Tuition Discounts for Veterans, Active-Duty Military, Spouses, and Dependents

To honor your service, Colorado Mountain College offers a 25% tuition discount off the tuition classification rate to eligible Veterans, Active-Duty Military members, their spouses, and dependents (dependents must be under 23 years of age).

Eligibility & Application Requirements

To be considered for the Military Tuition Discount, students must complete the following:

1. Submit a complete CMC application for admission, indicating your military affiliation in the “Veteran Military Service” section of the application.
2. If military education benefits are not being used, provide a copy of a DD-214 showing any discharge status other than dishonorable.
3. Dependents not using military education benefits must submit the sponsoring Veteran’s DD-214 showing a discharge status other than dishonorable. Sensitive information may be redacted.
4. Students using VA, DoD, or other military education benefits will be automatically eligible for the Military Tuition Discount. No additional documentation is required beyond benefit certification.
5. Active-Duty Military (if not using benefits) may be verified using one of the following documents:
   • Current military orders
   • A recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
   • DMDC verification
   • Other official documentation confirming active-duty status

Sensitive personal information may be redacted.

The Military Tuition Discount was approved by the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees in recognition of U.S. Veterans, Active-Duty Military members, and their families.

Contact

For questions or assistance, please contact the Coordinator of Military Services at military@coloradomtn.edu.

Getting Started
Use our website as a resource as you begin the process of expanding your education. Use the links at the bottom of this page to learn more about applying for and receiving federal benefits, like the Post 9/11 GI Bill. You’ll also be able to link directly to the application for Colorado Mountain College. The following questions and answers are listed in order of priority to help you navigate your journey:

Why Attend Online Classes At Colorado Mountain College?

Q: Why should someone on active duty choose Colorado Mountain College?
A: Colorado Mountain College offers a wide variety of online courses. You will also receive a lot of personal attention from our staff who can help you along the way. Our online curriculum has many degree and certificate programs you can pursue while on active duty. If you choose to leave military service before the completion of your chosen program, you can continue from your home of record, or attend one of our locations in the mountains of Colorado.

Colorado Mountain College Campus Locations

Our online course options give you the ability to learn when you’re thousands of miles away from home. Many classes allow you to interact with fellow students and instructors in a virtual classroom setting. Link below to learn more about earning credits online and learning away from the traditional classroom.

Learn and Earn Credits Online and Outside the Classroom

Q: Will I get credit for training I had in the military?
A: Each applicant’s educational past is compared to the course offerings at Colorado Mountain College. If a course we offer corresponds with the training you received, then you will be awarded credit in most cases. Email the Academic Credentials Evaluator for more information.

How Do I Use My VA Education Benefits?

Q: How do I apply to receive education benefits while I'm on active duty?
A: Use the links below to learn your VA education benefits and then read through the handbook, Factors To Consider When Choosing A School. Start with the first one and move down the list. Each link will open a pop-up window, so when you get finished just close the window and move on to the next one. The last link will prompt you to apply for your education benefits.

• VA Education Homepage - Learn everything you need to know about your benefits and how to use them.
• VA Education Benefits - Learn more about your education benefits.
• VA Education Benefit User Guide -Use this guide to help you navigate the benefit application process and to learn how to use your benefit wisely.
• Factors To Consider When Choosing A School (pdf) - The school you choose should match up with your goals, your skills and experience. Use this guide to help you make the perfect choice of college.
• Apply For Benefits with VONAPP*

*With VONAPP You can apply for VA compensation, pension, education, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial benefits. You can also report the status of dependents, file a claim for increase in your service connected disability(ies), a new disability(ies), an ancillary benefit, entitlement to statutory benefits such as special monthly compensation, and entitlement to special monthly pension.

To file for education benefits, veterans, service members, reservists, and spouses/dependents of a "service connected" disabled or deceased veteran may use VONAPP. If the benefit you're applying for isn't listed as an option on the VONAPP form (REAP chapter 1607 for example) check unsure for the benefit type and use the remarks section of the application to indicate which benefit you wish to apply for.

Q: If I drop a class will it affect my VA Benefits?
A: Dropping a class can affect each student differently. It is important that every student contact the Coordinator of Military Services any time there is a change to your schedule.

Q: How do I apply for Military Tuition Assistance Programs?
A: Learn more about Tuition Assistance Programs

Return of Tuition Assistance Funds Procedure: Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the new Department of Defense policy, Colorado Mountain College will return any unearned TA funds on a prorate basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending.

These funds are returned to the military Service branch. Instances when a Service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, the educational institution will work with the affected Service member to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.

For more information on this procedure, please email your inquiry to military@coloradomtn.edu

Q: I am in the Guard. Can I receive my Tuition Assistance and my GI Bill at the same time?
A: Yes. But make sure to research this before you do it because in some cases it may be better to use them separately. Any member of the Colorado National Guard is eligible for state tuition assistance, up to 100% tuition paid at any Colorado state-funded school depending on funding available. State funding can be used in conjunction with Federal Tuition Assistance. Deadlines:

• Spring Semester - Dec. 1.
• Fall Semester - July 1.
• Summer Semester - May 1 (if funding is available).

Q: I'm still Active Duty but I will be getting out soon. How soon should I start applying for my GI Bill benefits?
A: It is okay to apply early, however we recommend that you wait to use your benefits until you separate from the military.

How Do I Apply To Colorado Mountain College?

Q: How do I apply to Colorado Mountain College?
A: The application process is simple and you can apply online.

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