UMass Lowell is committed to helping our military students take full advantage of all the educational benefits available through the federal and state governments.

We welcome veterans, guardsmen, reservists and all active duty military students who are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education degrees and/or certificate programs.

Students are certified for benefits by our Veterans Benefits Administrators (VBA).

The Office of Military & Veteran Services provides world-class service to our student veterans:

  • UMass Lowell was named to Military Times "Best for Vets" 2014 College rankings.
  • UMass Lowell is ranked among the top Military Friendly Schools in the nation by Victory Media, indicating the campus is among the top 20 percent for military students’ experience.

Awards & Recognition

  • U.S. News & World Report badge for best online MBA program for veterans.
  • U.S. News & World Report badge for best online graduate business program for veterans.
  • U.S. News & World Report badge for best online graduate criminal justice program for veterans.
  • U.S. News & World Report badge for best online graduate engineering program for veterans.
  • U.S. News & World Report badge for best online bachelor's program for veterans.