Veterans at WKU–O
Big Red wants you to continue your education!
WKU encourages veterans and those eligible to receive Veteran Affairs (VA) education benefits to utilize the available financial assistance. Did you know survivors and dependents of veterans may be entitled to education and training opportunities too?
If you are a veteran of any of the armed forces looking to continue your education, continue to check out our website and the VA links below, or call WKU–Owensboro at (270) 684–9797.
- Financial Aid Contact Person for Veterans: Schella Smith, va.questions@wku.edu
(270) 745-3732 - WKU Financial Aid for Veterans (website)
- Veterans Upward Bound
Important notice for Veterans receiving VA Benefits: Students who receive Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits will need to go through the VA Online Orientation one time, after admission and registration, before they can apply for VA benefits. After they complete the orientation, they need to complete the form Certification Request Form (CRF) every semester as soon after registration as possible in order for processing to be complete by the start of the term.
If you are a current or former student veteran of WKU–O, please call us at (270) 684-9797 so we can honor you and your service.
We would like to add more pictures to our gallery. If you would like us to add your picture, please mail us a recent photo of you in uniform or drop it by our office located at:
Learning Resource Center Rm 206, 4800 New Hartford, Owensboro, KY 42303
