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Supporting Veterans at CMCC
CMCC proudly supports veterans, active-duty military personnel, and military families through educational benefits, financial assistance, and personalized student support.
Veterans & Military Families
Thank you for your service and for considering CMCC as the next step in your educational journey. Students receive personalized support throughout the admissions and registration process, including dedicated academic advising and assistance understanding veteran and military educational benefits.
CMCC also evaluates military transcripts for possible transfer credit, helping students save time and money while pursuing their degree.
Educational Benefits & Financial Assistance
CMCC participates in several federal and state military education benefit programs to help reduce financial barriers for eligible students and families:
- GI Bill®
- Federal Tuition Assistance
- MyCAA Program
- Pell Grants & Federal Financial Aid
- Maine Tuition & Fee Waiver Program
- In-State Tuition Rates
CMCC offers in-state tuition rates to all veterans, active-duty military personnel, their spouses, and their children.
Getting Started at CMCC
Apply to CMCC
Complete the application for admission to begin your educational journey at CMCC.
Apply to CMCCSubmit Your Transcripts
Provide all prior education transcripts, including military transcripts if applicable.
Complete the FAFSA
Submit the FAFSA to be considered for additional financial aid opportunities.
Apply for Financial AidReview Your Benefits
Connect with Student Financial Services to review your available benefits and next steps.
Check My Financial Aid StatusAdditional Resources
Explore additional resources related to educational benefits, tuition rates, military transcripts, and financial aid.
GI Bill® (Montgomery and Post 9/11) & Dependents Education Assistance (Chapter 35)
Steps for the GI Bill® (Montgomery and Post 9/11) and Dependents Education Assistance (Chapter 35) programs
- Go to https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply to complete the application for benefits
- Allow VA 30-45 days to process the application
- You will receive a Certificate of Eligibility in the mail or through e-mail. Forward it to CMCC Student Financial Services at cmccsfs@mainecc.edu; put Attention: SCO in the subject line.
- The CMCC SCO (school certifying official) will update your records with the College to note that you will be receiving benefits.
Maine Tuition & Fee Waiver Program
Steps for the State of Maine Tuition and Fee Waiver program
- Spouses and children of eligible veterans may receive up to 120 credits of free tuition and fees while attending CMCC.
- Go to https://www.maine.gov/veterans/benefits/education/veterans-dependents-educational-benefits to review information about the program and to download the program application.
- Complete the application and mail it, along with the required supporting documentation, to the address at the top of the application.
- The State will mail you a letter of eligibility and will contact CMCC to confirm eligibility.
Additional Resources
- The GI Bill® Comparison Tool is available to help veterans choose the right GI Bill® program that best fits their educational goals.
- The College Scorecard is a planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families.
- The College Navigator is a consumer tool that provides school information to include tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, uses of financial aid, student loan default rates, and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool.
- The Paying for College site allows prospective students to enter the names of up to three schools and then receive detailed financial information on each one and enter actual financial aid award information.
- Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e) School Compliance Form
Contact Veterans Support Services
John Bowie
School Certifying Official
(207) 755-5432 or jbowie@mainecc.edu
Christine Lee
Veterans Academic Advisor
(207) 755-5355 or clee@mainecc.edu
Still Need Help?
Contact Student Financial Services
We’re here to help! Visit Student Financial Services in Jalbert 6 (no appointment needed), call (207) 755-5328, fax (207) 755-5482, or email cmccsfs@mainecc.edu.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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