Programs & Services
We welcome our veterans returning from recent conflicts and encourage you to use the vast resources on campus to enhance your transition back to school. Our Center provides VA Benefit Certification and other services to enhance your mission at college.
Listed below are a few samples of the Programs and Services we have offered:
Listed below are a few samples of the Programs and Services we have offered:
- Open House for Recently Returning Veterans
- Veteran’s Campus Club- Kent State Chapter
- Vets4Vets Support Meetings
- VA Brochures & Information
- Family Swim & Pizza Nights
- Veteran’s Day Program
- Student Quality Advisory Committee Participation
Veterans Benefits
Veterans/Reservists enrolling at Kent State University and planning to apply for Veterans Administration (Montgomery GI Bill) educational benefits must submit a copy of their DD214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from active duty, or DD2384, Notice of Basic Eligibility, and any kicker contracts to the Veterans Certifying Official at the campus where they will be attending. All veterans/reservists are required to complete the necessary Veterans Administration forms to obtain educational benefits and must complete an Intent of Enrollment at the beginning of each semester. Veterans must be enrolled in a degree program in order to receive benefits. Students who have a parent or spouse who is 100% disabled, deceased, or a P.O.W. from a service-connected incident may also be eligible for educational benefits. Contact the Certifying Official at the campus where you are going to attend.Scholarships
- The free Military.com Scholarship Finder can help you locate scholarships that best fit your needs.
- The Ohio National Guard Scholarship provides tuition assistance (75 - 100%) to qualified members of the Ohio National Guard.
