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
Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg., Room 120 (Mon, Wed & Fri at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
London - Bldg 3, Room 112D (Tues & Thurs at 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)

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
Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg., Room 120 (Mon, Wed & Fri at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
London - Bldg 3, Room 112D (Tues & Thurs at 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)

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

Accessibility Services

Do you require classroom accommodations for learning, physical or mental health challenges?

Angela Swim
(606) 451-6707
Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg, Room 117 (Mon & Wed at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
London - Bldg 3, Room 103B (Tues, Thurs & Fri at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

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
Somerset - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg., Room 120 (Mon, Wed & Fri at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
London - Bldg 3, Room 112D (Tues & Thurs at 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Tutoring

You can obtain assistance with improving your math, writing, computer, and study skills.

TRIO Student Support Services
(606) 451-6759       
Somerset North Campus - Hal Rogers Student Commons Bldg, Room 207 at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Career Counseling

The Career Center can assist you with career assessments, improving interview skills, and resume writing.

Tracy Casada
(606) 451-6631

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, 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.