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Richmond, Kentucky
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Military Veteran Eastern Kentucky University Students

Is Eastern Kentucky University Veteran Friendly?

Below you can find all Eastern Kentucky University has to offer for veteran students.

Included in This Report:

  • Veteran Services & You
  • Eastern Kentucky University Veteran Ranking
  • Federal Programs
  • Credit for Military Experience
  • Credit for Other Experience
  • Campus Resources
  • Eastern Kentucky University ROTC
  • Complaints to the VA
  • Additional Awards
  • DOD Centers & Programs
  • Additional Resources

Why Worry About Veteran Services at Eastern Kentucky University?

Colleges that are considered a good choice for veterans offer support for veterans and on-campus services. These programs ensure that you have the most successful experience at Eastern Kentucky University as both a student and a veteran.

Eastern Kentucky University is a Good Choice for Veterans

Standing #408 overall on our ranking of the Best Colleges For Veterans, Eastern Kentucky University is a good choice if you are interested in a quality education coupled with factors we think are important to veterans.

According to the VA, there are 919 G.I. Bill® students at Eastern Kentucky University. Note, this figure includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment). It does not include any active duty military personnel that are attending this college via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger than this.

Why Does Size Matter?

A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of veterans.

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Tuition Assistance

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Federal Program Participation

Several federally funded groups set standards for colleges educating service members. Eastern Kentucky University participates in all of them. Involvement in these programs plays a key role in helping us determine how good an option a college is for veterans.

yesPrinciples of Excellence
yesDOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
yesVet Success on Campus (VSOC)
yesEight Keys

What does all this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs:

Career and Vocational Support

yesEducational and Vocational Assessments and CounselingVSOC
yesAccommodate Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements.POE
yesAlign institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs.POE
yesRegionally or Nationally Accredited view all accreditationsMOU
yesProvide information that increases accountability and transparencyMOU
yesParticipate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)MOU

Benefits Support

yesWillingness to accommodate a full-time VA employeeVSOC
yesAssistance to Veterans applying for other VA benefits VSOC
yesCommunity and on-campus outreachVSOC
yesEducational and Vocational Assessments and CounselingVSOC
yesAdjustment counseling to resolve problems that interfere with completion of education programs and entrance into employmentVSOC
yesReferrals for more intensive health services, including mental health treatment through VHA medical centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, or Vet CentersVSOC
yesReferrals to community organizations as neededVSOC
yesEnsure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students.POE
yesWill not use fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations.POE
yesProvide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program.POE

Counseling Support

yesReferrals for more intensive health services, including mental health treatment through VHA medical centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, or Vet CentersVSOC
yesAdjustment counseling to resolve problems that interfere with completion of education programs and entrance into employmentVSOC
yesReferrals to community organizations as neededMOU
yesDesignate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice.POE
yesProvide educational plans for all military and Veteran education beneficiaries.POE

Spouse and Dependents Support

yesSurvivors and Dependents AssistanceVSOC
yesCommunication with student Veterans and their dependents to address questions regarding VA education benefits, health services, and general VA benefitsVSOC

Credit for Military Experience

yesCredit For Military TrainingACE
yesAccepts ACE CreditsACE
yesAccepts Credits by Exam (i.e. CLEP, DSST, ECE)ACE

Credit for Other Experience

yesAdvanced PlacementAP
noLife Experiences
Appeal, Appeal, Appeal

Don't accept a credit decision like it is an order from your commander that must be followed. There is usually a process at most colleges to appeal any transfer credit acceptance decision. If you can convince the school that your previous class is similar enough to a class at their school you can often get them to change their decision. Spending an hour or so doing that can save an entire semester's worth of work and money.

Additional Credit Considerations

Questions you may want to ask the admissions department.

  • What is your policy for accepting transfer credits from other colleges?
  • Who determines the relevance of prior courses to courses offered here and their applicability to my intended major?
  • What is your process for appealing initial transfer decisions I don't agree with?
  • Which nationally accredited colleges do you accept credits from?

Campus Resources for Veterans

yesVeteran Services Office
yes VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Counselor
Steven Johnson
Steven.C.Johnson@va.gov
Student Veterans of America (SVA)

The SVA provides military veterans with resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and post-graduation at over 990 campuses world-wide.Learn more

Additional Considerations

Questions you may want to ask the admissions department.

  • Do you have a full time VA employee on campus? If so, how do I contact them?
  • How do I contact the Veterans Services office?
  • Where is the Veterans Services office located?

Local Student Veterans of America Chapter

317 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, Kentucky
40475
Chapter URL
SVA URL

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

yesArmy ROTC
noNavy ROTC
noAir Force ROTC

Complaints to the VA

Financial Issues1
Quality of Education1
Refund Issues1
Recruiting / Marketing1
Accreditation0
Changes in Degree Requirements0
Loans0
Grade Policy0
Transfer of Credits0
Job Opportunities0
Release of Transcript0
Other1
Total Distinct Complaints (complaints may have multiple types)1

Additional Awards

yesMilitary Friendly

Nearest DOD Adult Education Centers

  • Fort Knox, Education Center
    Fort Knox, KY
    DSN Phone: 312-464-4136/2427
    http://www.knox.army.mil/garrison/dhr/aces/index.asp
  • Wright-Patterson AFB, Adult Education Center
    Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
    DSN Phone: 312-674-4801
    http://www.wpafb.af.mil
  • Defense Supply Center Columbus, DLA Training Center (DTC)
    Columbus, OH
    DSN Phone: 312-850-5986
    http://www.hr.dla.mil

Nearest DOD Transition Assistance Programs

  • USAREC, Milwaukee Battalion, Transition Assistance (ACAP)
    Fort Knox, KY
  • Fort Knox, Transition Assistance Program, Soldier for Life
    Fort Knox, KY
    http://www.knox.army.mil/garrison/dhr/ag/acap
  • Wright-Patterson AFB, Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
    Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
    DSN Phone: 312-787-3592
    http://www.wpafb.af.mil
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