Supporting and advocating for veteran and military-connected students through fostering community, assisting with college transitions, and processing GI Bill certification. The Veterans Resource Center is part of the Office for Student Success.
2022-2023 Bronze Level Military Friendly® School & Military Friendly® Spouse School Recognition
The Military Friendly Schools survey is the longest-running most comprehensive review of college and university investments in serving military and veteran students. Award-level schools have gone above and beyond the standard, showing true commitment and dedication in their efforts to support military students.
Read about UK's recent recognition as a military-friendly school
Republic Bank Foundation Veterans Resource Center
New Students
Start Here!
Please review the New Student Checklist to ensure you’re off to a great start as a UK student. The VA Education Benefits Orientation documents provide helpful details about starting and continuing to use VA benefits at UK.
Be sure to request to be added to the VRC Canvas shell to stay updated with relevant announcements and news!
Download the VA Education Benefits Overview Materials
- Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill and Chapter 33 FAQs
- Chapter 35 Dependents Education Assistance
- Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) Tuition Waiver
- Chapter 35 and KDVA Tuition Waiver
- Montgomery GI Bill
Complete the UK VA Request Form every semester: seeblue.com/VARequest
Students using the KDVA Tuition Waiver should complete this request form every semester: seeblue.com/kdva.
Questions about Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness & Employment VR&E? See the VA website or contact Sharelle Williams, VetSuccess on Campus Counselor.
VRC eLounge in Canvas
The UK Veterans Resource Center uses Canvas to provide announcements, updates, and news. The VRC eLounge is also a way that veterans and military-connected students can connect with each other.
Returning Students
Get Connected
The Veterans Resource Center offers a variety of ways for students to be informed, involved, and connected.
Contact the VRC to learn about VA Work Study Program
Request to join our VRC eLounge in Canvas
Download the VA Education Benefits Overview Materials
- Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill and Chapter 33 FAQs
- Chapter 35 Dependents Education Assistance
- Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) Tuition Waiver
- Chapter 35 and KDVA Tuition Waiver
- Montgomery GI Bill
Complete the UK VA Request Form every semester: seeblue.com/VARequest
Students using the KDVA Tuition Waiver should complete this request form every semester: seeblue.com/kdva.
