Veterans Resource Center

Email Amy Southwood, VA Certifying Official Questions about VA education benefits? Schedule an appointment with Amy!

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

Location: Ground Floor, Erikson Hall

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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.

View New Student Checklist

Download the VA Education Benefits Overview Materials

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.

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