Resources for Service Members and Veterans
Veteran Services
Staff are ready to help you with your educational needs and transition and are specially
trained to help with government processes and enrolling in college.
Kimberly Rose
606-878-4784
Locations/Hours: Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg. Room 120, M, W & F,
8:00-4:30; London - Bldg 3, Room 112D, Tues & Thurs, 8:30-5:00
School Certifying Official
SCOs are responsible for certifying your enrollment to the VA. GI Bill® payments are issued based on this information.
Kimberly Rose
606-878-4784
Locations/Hours: Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg. Room 120, M, W & F,
8:00-4:30; London - Bldg 3, Room 112D, Tues & Thurs, 8:30-5:00
Personal Counseling
Counseling services are available to assist you in handling a variety of issues including
depression, anxiety, anger, and adjusting to a new culture.
Emerald Therapy
Third-party counseling by appointment only
270-534-5128
emeraldtherapycenter.com
Accessibility Services
Do you require classroom accommodations for learning, physical or mental health challenges?
Angela Swim
606-451-6707
Locations/Hours: Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg, Room 117, M & W, 8-430;
London - Bldg 3, Room 103B, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 8:00-4:30,
Financial Aid
You may be eligible for federal, state and/or institutional loans and scholarships
in addition to VA educational benefits.
Kimberly Rose
606-878-4784
Locations/Hours: Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg. Room 120, M, W & F,
8:00-4:30; London - Bldg 3, Room 112D, Tues & Thurs, 8:30-5:00
Tutoring
You can obtain assistance with improving your math, writing, computer, and study skills.
TRIO Student Support Services
606-451-6759
Location/Hours: Somerset North Campus - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg, Room 207,
8:00-4:30
Career Counseling
The Career Center can assist you with career assessments, improving interview skills,
and resume writing.
Melissa Winstead
606-451-6657
Somerset North: Hal Roger Student Commons Bldg, Room 215; 8:00-4:30
Additional Resources
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CFPB’s Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) works to help military families overcome
unique financial challenges by providing educational resources, monitoring complaints,
and working with other agencies to solve problems faced by servicemembers.
Education and Training Services
Many benefits are available to advance the education and skills of Veterans and Servicemembers.
Are You a Homeless Veteran?
Contact the HUD Kentucky Field Office at 502-582-5251 and press “0” with questions
about any resources.
Kentucky Approving Agency for Veterans Education
The Kentucky Approving Agency is responsible for determining what programs may be
approved for the use of VA education benefits. Their office monitors the quality of
the programs and follows the progress of Kentucky's veterans in those programs. Search
for approved schools and learn about the program approval process.
Kentucky Career Center – Veterans Express
Kentucky Career Centers have local veterans employment representatives and disabled
veteran outreach program specialists trained specifically to assist veterans with
their employment and training needs.
Kentucky Veterans Employment, Training and Support Program (KyVETS)
KyVets provides resources and support to assist veterans across the Commonwealth in
obtaining gainful employment and training services. For more information, email KyVets@ky.gov.
Medical and Mental Health Services
VA health care covers regular checkups with a primary care provider and appointments
with specialists (including mental health providers).
Veteran Crisis Line
Are you a veteran in crisis? Call 1–800–273–TALK(8255) Press 1, chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support every day, 24/7.
Support for deaf and hard of hearing, call 1-800-799-4889.
Veterans Affairs Facility Locator
Search for nearest VA medical center as well as other health facilities, benefit offices,
cemeteries, community care providers and Vet Centers.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information
about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
