Student Financial Assistance

The Office of Veterans Affairs at WKU is currently accepting applications for the work study position. If you are interested, you can apply in Potter Hall, Rm. 317. If you need more information, call 370-745-3732.

Information on the new GI Bill that was signed into law on June 30, 2008 can be found at: www.gibill.va.gov.htm. The new GI Bill will go into effect August 2009.

Dont' forget to turn in your Certification Request Form AFTER you register for classes. You can submit it online at: www.wku.edu/finaid/vaforms.htm..

WKU now has a Collegiate Veterans Association. This is a national student organization for veterans. For more information on this organization or if you would like to be a part of it, you can contact Benjamin Matthews at 270-991-2500.

If you want to apply for your GI Bill or Dependent VA education benefits, you need to contact the VA Office at WKU at 270-745-3732.

Students currently using VA benefits, if you wish to set up direct deposit, you can call 1-888-442-4551 for Chapters 30, 1606 or 1607 and 1-877-838-2778 for Chapter 31.

For information on REAP - Chapter 1607 you can go to www.gibill.va.gov.htm and click on questions and answers.

MGIB-Selected Reserve members who are involuntarily separated from the Selected Reserve due to the deactivation of his or her unit is now eligible for MGIB-SR for a period of 14 years from their original date of eligibility. For more information go to www.gibill.va.gov/NDAA2008e.html..

Email Veterans Affairs Office at WKU.

Honoring All Those Who Served!

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Welcome to Veterans Affairs at Western Kentucky University!

Veterans Affairs at WKU does not work for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The office serves as a liason between WKU student veterans and dependents and the DVA. We assist students with the processing of VA forms for DVA educational benefits, advise students about certain procedural requirements, and certify enrollment of veterans and dependents to the DVA. Student entitlement is based on VA regulations. Monthly payment is determined by the number of credit hours for which that student is enrolled. The VA Coordinator also closely monitors each veteran's enrollment status and academic program according to DVA guidelines.

The Veterans Affairs office at WKU strives to meet the DVA goal of "Putting Veterans First."

As a veteran, you may be entitled to education benefits. Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Office of Veterans Affairs at WKU is located in the Financial Aid Office in Potter Hall on the third floor.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Potter Hall, Room 337
Phone: 1-270-745-3732 (option 3)
Fax: 1-270-745-6586
Email: va.questions@wku.edu

Assistance for Gulf War Veterans

Western Kentucky University ’s Acquired Brain Injury Resource Program is dedicated to help those with traumatic brain injury to stay in school, be successful in the classroom, and to offer information about recovery from brain injury. The program has received special funding to help veterans of the Gulf War who have suffered head injuries and who are interested in taking on-line courses through WKU or any other university. Assistance is available to help purchase computer equipment, internet services and technical support for those who qualify. For more information contact Dr. Richard Dressler at (270) 745-2520, or email him at: richard.dressler@wku.edu.

Student Financial Assistance
317 Potter Hall
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11018
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1018
Phone: 270-745-2755
Fax: 270-745-6586

Email: va.questions@wku.edu
(Due to the large volume of emails currently received by our office, it may be at least 24 hours before a response is sent)