The Military Bridge Program serves as a transitional semester for veterans wishing to attend Monmouth as an undergraduate student. This is our way of way of thanking those who honorably served.
Under this program, you are able to bypass normal admission requirements (such as SATs), and are granted one provisional, non-matriculating semester at Monmouth. After achieving the required grade point average, students will then reapply and be accepted as a degree-seeking student.
Military Bridge students are not eligible for federal financial aid while they are in provisional student status, but may use their Post 9/11 GI Bill® or other VA education benefits. For students who are not eligible for any veterans’ benefits, the Military Bridge Program grants tuition assistance in the amount of $100 per credit to help offset tuition during the provisional semester.
Students in the Military Bridge Program will be required to take a minimum of six credits from a selection of courses from the University’s general education curriculum.
Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 in order to matriculate into a degree-granting program.
Program Requirements:
Attend the Military-Connected, New Student Orientation- Enrolled in at least 6 credits
- Meet bi-weekly with Veteran Services Advisor
- Participate in 2 University events
- Participate in 2 SVA Meetings
Required Items:
- A copy of your DD-214 (honorable discharge).
- Your Certificate of Eligibility from the Veteran’s Administration (for GI Bill® benefits). You can apply for your COE here:
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ - Your military SMART, AARTS, or CCAF transcript.
For more information on how to apply for the Military Bridge Program, contact Patrick Dorsey at 732-263-5873.
For more information about the Military Bridge Program, contact Xochil Ramirez at 732-263-5258.