Self-Identifying
Miami Law asks that students consider in self-identifying themselves as an active or former military service member or family member to one of our primary contacts. Some students may be eligible for educational benefits because of their own military service or that of a parent. For information concerning such benefits, contact the University of Miami Veterans Affairs Office indicated below.
Financial Aid
Active and former military service members and their families who choose to apply for financial aid should review the Guide to Completing the FAFSA. Those who complete the Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) will receive both a Shopping Sheet and Award notification once the Office of Financial Aid has determined eligibility for financial aid.
Learn More: Military & Veterans Financial Aid
Military Withdrawal/Readmission Information
Any enrolled law student who is called to active military duty should contact the Dean of Students. Depending on the timing of the activation, the Dean of Students in consultation with the faculty members will determine whether it is feasible for the student to complete the current semester with reasonable accommodations.
In the alternative, the student will be granted a leave of absence for the duration of the active service. In the event of a leave of absence, tuition will be refunded to the student. At such time as the student has concluded active military duty, she or he should contact the Dean of Students to coordinate a plan to resume studies as soon as feasible.
Students are encouraged to review federal student loan borrower benefits available to military service members. The Office of Financial Aid is also available to assist in providing military service members resources to clarify borrower benefits for federal student loans.
Resources for Active and Former Military Service Members and Their Families
If you are a U.S. veteran or a dependent of a veteran and will be using VA education benefits, visit the Veterans Affairs department website for details on which programs the University of Miami participates in and how you can initiate the process to receive your benefits.
You may also contact our Veterans Affairs team at veterans@miami.edu or 305-284-8682. Please note that the veteran or dependent must initiate VA benefits. If you are not clear on which benefits you are eligible for, call the VA Education Hotline at 1-888-442-4551.
If you are interested in connecting with current members, please email your name, contact information, and military branch to the Veteran Students Organization at vso.studorg@miami.edu.
Veteran’s Resource Center
The Veterans Resource Center provides support and guidance to all veteran students at University of Miami. The center aids student in their successful transition from military service to campus life and connects them and military-connected students to academic and other University resources. The VRC is constantly engaged on campus through collaborative programs and activities with its campus partners, including the law school. You can contact the Veterans resource center at 305-284-8727 or vetscenter@miami.edu. You can also visit them in person on the second floor of the Whitten University Center.
Veterans Resource Center Graduate Assistant
Each year, the Veterans Resource Center hires a graduate student to further the mission of the VRC and collaborate with its director on a variety of programs and objectives that serve UM’s community of veterans. This position is frequently held by Miami Law students and is a phenomenal leadership opportunity for any veteran or military-connected student attending the law school.
Law students that have held this position since its inception in 2023:
- US Army Captain, Marisa Ewing (J.D. Class of 2026).
- US Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant, Garret Graham (J.D. Class of 2024)
Veterans Law Student Society
In 2023 a group of Miami Law students launched the law school’s Veterans Law Student Society (“VLSS”). The VLSS is an active student organization focused on building a community for veterans, military-connected students and allies at Miami Law through a combination of special events and weekly gatherings. The group has also worked towards establishing a network of Miami Law veteran alumni and building mentorship connections between students and attorneys.
University of Miami Resources
The Counseling Center
Student Services Building, Suite 305
1307 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-284-5511
Office of Student Account Services (payments, billing, etc.)
1307 Stanford Drive, Room 125
Harold Long Jr. and H.T. Smith Student Services Bldg.
Coral Gables, FL 33146
saccounts@miami.edu
Veterans Resource Center
1306 Stanford Drive
Whitten University Center, #2400H
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-284-8727
vetscenter@miami.edu
Office of Registrar
Primary Contacts
The School of Law has primary contacts available for active and former military service members and their families and strives to achieve the highest level of customer service to all students.
Law School Veterans Resources Liaison
Jack Townsend, Associate Director of Student Life
F209(B)
305-284-4030
Jack.townsend@law.miami.edu
Dean of Students
Janet Stearns, Dean of Students
Suite A212
305-284-4551
deanofstudents@law.miami.edu
Miami Law's Commitment to Veterans
