Veteran’s Education and Transition Services - About Us
Purpose of the Veterans Affairs Office at the University of Maine
The purpose of this office is to facilitate the administration of Veterans Educational Benefits.
This includes:
- Advising veterans regarding Educational Benefits.
- Processing applications for Veterans Educational Benefits.
- Maintaining a file on each veteran receiving benefits.
- Enrollment certification and change of enrollment.
- Providing assistance in solving problems related to educational assistance.
- Directing veterans to various other agencies to help solve problems not related to educational benefits.
- Verification of pursuit of training.
- Assist with Credit for Prior Learning.
Contact us at:
Office of Veterans Affairs
University of Maine
5748 Memorial Union, Rm 312
Orono, ME 04469-5748
(207) 581-1316
E-mail: umvets@umit.maine.edu
Fax: (207) 581-4215
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

