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Before You Apply
Gather these items before starting your VA education benefits application.
Contact McMurry’s School Certifying Official.
1
Eligibility
Military service and discharge status information.
2
School Information
McMurry University and your academic program information.
3
Direct Deposit
Bank account information for benefit payments.
4
Education History
Education history and degree information.
5
Military History
Dates of service and unit information.
McMurry School Certifying Official
Carrie Marsh, Assistant Registrar
Maedgen Administration Building
325-793-3852
Military-Connected Student Support
Military Support at McMurry
McMurry University is dedicated to providing excellent service to active duty service members, veterans, and their families.
From your first step in Admissions to the day you graduate, McMurry strives to assist military-connected students in achieving academic success.
Support includes:
Principles of Excellence
STEM Scholarship Program
Yellow Ribbon Program
Credit for Military Training
Credit for CLEP® Exams
The VA approves McMurry programs so eligible students can use Veteran Education Benefits for educational purposes.
Benefits Accepted at McMurry
Eligible VA Education Benefits
Eligible students may be able to use one of the following Veteran Education Benefits at McMurry University.
Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill®
Chapter 33
Post-9/11 GI Bill®
Effective August 1, 2009
Chapter 35
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
Chapter 1606
Reservists
Questions about your benefits or eligibility?
Contact McMurry’s VA Certifying Official, Carrie Marsh, for guidance on next steps.
1
Certificate of Eligibility
Submit your VA Letter or Certificate of Eligibility, or similar document, to the VA Certifying Official before your first certification.
2
Prior Transcripts
Provide transcripts from all colleges, universities, and military branches attended before McMurry.
3
High School Transcript
Required for some students only. Check with the VA Certifying Official if you are unsure.
4
DD-214
Required only for retired or separated veterans.
Submission Reminder
Required documents must be submitted before the end of your first semester at McMurry University. Your Certificate of Eligibility is needed before McMurry can complete your first VA certification.
After You Apply
Monthly Requirement
Monthly Enrollment Verification
Students using Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606 must verify enrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairs at the end of each month.
Verification Options
How to Verify
Verification can be completed online through the GI Bill® website or by calling the VA directly.
Need help?
Contact McMurry’s School Certifying Official if you are unsure whether monthly verification applies to your benefit chapter.
Yellow Ribbon Program
McMurry University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for qualifying students using Post-9/11 GI Bill® education benefits at the 100% rate.
Who May Qualify
Students receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill® education benefits at the 100% rate may qualify to participate.
What It Covers
Yellow Ribbon helps cover the remaining tuition and fees after the annual VA cap for private university tuition is reached.
How Costs Are Shared
McMurry pays one-half of the remaining eligible tuition and fees, and the VA pays the other half.
Important Eligibility Note
Recipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship are not eligible to receive Yellow Ribbon benefits.
Questions about eligibility?
Contact McMurry’s VA Certifying Official for help confirming your next steps.
Hazlewood Act
Important Notice
McMurry University is a private institution and is unable to participate in the Hazlewood Act. This benefit may be used at eligible public or state institutions in Texas.
What this means
Students planning to use Hazlewood benefits should contact the appropriate Texas public or state institution to confirm eligibility and next steps.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Veteran Readiness and Employment, also known as Chapter 31, supports eligible veterans with a service-connected disability who need assistance preparing for, finding, or maintaining suitable employment.
1
Contact the VA First
Students using VR&E benefits should first contact the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Abilene.
2
Receive VA Approval
After approval, the VA will provide authorization documentation directly to McMurry University.
3
Submit Required Documents
VR&E students must still provide the same required documentation as other GI Bill® recipients, except for the Letter of Eligibility.
Abilene VA Office
1150 Estates Dr., Ste. B
Abilene, TX
Documentation Reminder
Review the Required Documentation section above to confirm which documents need to be submitted to McMurry before the end of your first semester.
Helpful Links & Resources
VA Education and Training Benefits
Official VA information about education benefits, eligibility, school options, and managing the benefits you’ve earned.
Veteran Education Benefits FAQ
Review common questions about using VA education benefits at McMurry, including coverage, policies, and next steps.
McMurry - Dyess AFB Program
Learn about flexible educational opportunities for military personnel stationed at Dyess Air Force Base.
Catalog Information
View official McMurry catalog information about VA-approved programs, standards, and benefit requirements.
University VA Certifying Official
Contact McMurry’s School Certifying Official for help with VA education benefit certification, required documentation, and enrollment questions.
Location:
Maedgen Administration Building
