Veterans
Mary Baldwin is committed to ensuring veterans, service members, reservists, and their families receive expert assistance in maximizing their Veterans Affairs benefits.
Our faculty and advisors work with veterans to balance work and studies, and we offer online and on-campus classes to help you fit your education into your already busy life.
Military Friendly School
MBU is in the top 20% of colleges assuring the success of America’s military service members and their families.
The GI Bill Application
Find out how to apply for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member on the Veteran’s Affairs website.
MBU Veteran’s Benefits Request Form
Students who have applied to receive VA benefits must complete the Veteran’s Benefits Request Form. The School Certifying Official for Veteran’s Benefits can be reached by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 540-887-7301 or at vabenefits@marybaldwin.edu.
Training and Education Alliance (TEA)
MBU is also a member of the Training and Education Alliance through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS). To learn more, visit the VDVS website.
Transferring VA Benefits
Veterans may be able to transfer GI Bill benefits to their spouse or dependent child. This two-step process can be completed by the veteran and the intended recipient of the benefits at www.gibill.va.gov.
Application questions may be directed to the VA at 1-888-442-4551.
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the GI Bill doesn’t cover.