{"id":34884,"date":"2025-04-24T10:22:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/?page_id=34884"},"modified":"2025-06-24T09:42:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:42:53","slug":"military","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/non-traditional\/military\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans and Military-Connected Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The University of Rhode Island has been recognized as a
Top 10 Military Friendly University<\/a><\/strong>, and we proudly welcome veterans and military-connected students to join our URI community. Whether you’re advancing your career, transitioning to civilian life, or supporting your dependent\u2019s education, URI is honored to assist you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your Next Mission: Education, Opportunity, and Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veterans and military-connected students at URI benefit from affordable tuition, extensive academic opportunities, an active Student Veteran Organization, and a full range of academic and social support programs and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Center for Military and Veteran Education (MAVE)<\/h2>

MAVE is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and success of the University’s military-connected students and assisting the transition from military to academic life. The center offers guidance on educational and vocational goals, connecting students with resources at URI and in the local community. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Educational Benefits, Waivers, and Tuition Assistance<\/h2>

Explore URI’s range of benefits and assistance available to military-connected applicants. Eligible students can access state and federal tuition waivers, DAV, GI Bill\u00ae benefits, and National Guard assistance programs<\/strong> (STAP)<\/strong> to make higher education more affordable. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Admission Overview<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Before you apply, review the following information to determine your application type and deadlines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n