The document provides information for military personnel and their families about receiving VA educational benefits while enrolled in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) program at UTEP. It outlines the services provided by the Military Services (Veterans Affairs) Office, including certifying a student's status for the VA. It lists important steps for students to take to receive their VA benefits, such as completing required forms and notifying the office of any schedule changes. Contact information is provided for the Veterans Affairs Office.

1. Military Services
(Veterans' Affairs)
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

2. BMS and the Military
For all military personnel and their families, the
BMS provides the opportunity to make the most of
previous credits.
The BMS advisors are proud to work with you.
Please be sure to check with the VA Office to
confirm your eligibility for VA benefits.

3. Military Services
Military Services (Veterans Affairs Office) is part of the
Registration and Records Office and provides services
to veterans and their dependents who are eligible for
VA educational benefits. They are also responsible for
creating and maintaining records used to certify a
student’s status for the VA.
Contact information:
Click on www.academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?
tabid=10958
Call 915-747-5342
Email veterans@utep.edu

4. Important Steps
The following reminders are provided for both new
and returning students who intend to receive VA
educational benefits while enrolled at UTEP.
1. Registration for UTEP classes does not
automatically certify you for VA benefits. To be
certified, you will need to go to the VA Office and
complete the required forms.
2. An Undergraduate Course Credit Verification form
must be submitted to the VA Office if you have
completed fewer than 60 semester hours.

5. Important Steps
3. If you have complete 60 hours, you are required
to submit to the VA Office an official degree plan
that has been signed by your BMS advisor.
4. If any changes are made to your schedule, please
make sure to notify the VA Office and your BMS
advisor.
5. If you have questions about remedial, audited, or
dropped courses, contact the VA Office for more
information at 915-747-5342.

6. For More Information
Contact information:
Click on www.academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?
tabid=10958
Call 915-747-5342
Email veterans@utep.edu

7. For More Information
Contact information:
Click on www.academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?
tabid=10958
Call 915-747-5342
Email veterans@utep.edu