New Veteran Leadership Minor - Sign-up Today!
SITREP - from the Command Center
BE ADVISED - NKU is currently in "Summer Hours" until August 11, 2025. The VRS is available by appointment please use this LINK to schedule with the VRS or email veteransresource@nku.edu. if you need specific VA educational assistance please reach out to the School Certifying Officials at veterans@nku.edu or schedule an online appointment with them BY CLICKING HERE.
Testimonials:
- "Thanks to the Veterans Leadership Minor - I am graduating a year early!"
- "Thanks for your help and guidance over the last couple years with VA education benefits. Switching from Ch. 33 to Ch. 31 was a financial life saver." (Jake Elmlinger)
- "Thank you for the info! I appreciate that both of you made sure I had the right information."
- "Done. Thank you very much, I knew something had slipped my mind. Hopefully I got it in just under the wire. I appreciate your quick response!"
Welcome to Norse Nation! Here is your Welcome Packet:
Page 1: Welcome Video
Page 2: Checklist - Everything you need to admissions, educational benefits, and more
Page 3: Benefits Video - How to Apply
Page 4: Q & A - frequently asked questions and answers
Page 5: What is a SECR form and How To Do It Video
Page 6: Link to SECR form - MUST DO EVERY SEMESTER!
Page 7: ONLINE Appointment with VRS (general questions)
Page 8: ONLINE Appointment with SCO (VA questions)
Page 9: Transition Information to NKY
Page 10: Check out Tactically Acquired Podcast - Documenting Living Histories of students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Veteran Leadership Minor - How & Why?
What is the NEW Veteran Leadership Minor?
NKU's new Veteran Leadership minor not only honors the dedication of our military and veteran students but also recognizes the immense value they bring to our campus community. Adding the minor to our academic catalog is designed to precisely identify and credit the valuable skills and experiences you gained in the military. All current and future students are eligible to pursue the Veteran Leadership Minor (ensure to schedule with Professor Richardson (see below) to ensure it is the right fit for your educational goals).
What are my next steps as an empowered student?
First, if not enrolled as a NKU student do so FREE - ENROLL HERE.
Once your JST or CCAF is submitted - schedule an appointment with the Veteran Leadership Minor Advisor - Professor Rebekah Richardson (Schedule appointment HERE). **Because of the uniqueness of the Veteran Leadership Minor and to ensure a proper evaluation of your transcript, you must meet with Professor Richardson to enroll in the program.**
Please get in touch with the VRS if you have general questions about the NEW Veteran Leadership Minor; specific program requirements and class schedules must be completed through Professor Richardson.
Contact: Professor Richardson / richardsor5@nku.edu / 859-572-5374
Contact VRS: 859-572-7867 / veteransresource@nku.edu
NEW Moonbeam Scholarship Student Need Fund - RETURNS - Thanks to American Legion Post 203 in Latonia, Kentucky we are NOW OPEN TO take Scholarship Applications! See Channel 9 News Story on Program HERE
The Moonbeam Scholarship is available thanks to the many outstanding donors who help make the vision a reality—thank you! Please consider a donation (HERE) to ensure this program continues, and put "Moonbeam" in the comments section. Thank you!
The VRS is now proud to offer a one-time student need scholarship fund called the Moonbeam. Current full-time military-connected and veteran students who are eligible for VRS services can apply for up to a $500 scholarship award if a full time student in good standing at NKU. This scholarship was created to aid in a need that may prevent immediate academic success. For example, however not absolute, would be a car repair preventing access to in person classes, or a broken laptop and you no longer can attend online courses, etc. The need should be justified within the write-up, and will go to the VRS “board” for review and approval. Currently, the fund has limited dollars, so please only apply if you have a real need to address immediately to support you in your educational goals. Once funding is exhausted we will put the program on hold once again.
!!APPLY HERE - CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS!!
If you have any questions please contact the VRS at veteransresource@nku.edu, call 859-572-7867 or stop by MP 230.
Our country’s veteran community are amazingly dedicated, disciplined, selfless and talented, and the student veterans at Northern Kentucky University are no exception! Our veterans have selflessly served our country and have chosen to return to school in order to further their education and continue their service to society.
Northern Kentucky University has been voted and ranked nationally as one of the Best for Vets universities, one of the Top Colleges and Universities for Advanced Education and Transition, and one of the top Military Friendly Universities, and we proudly serve our military connected and veteran student population with special programs and services to ensure their academic success and transition into college. Furthermore, the NKY community welcomes military affiliated and veterans to the region - learn more at Veterans - Welcome in NKY.
There are a variety of ways in which our community can help our student veteran be successful. Consider mentoring, volunteering, resume reviews, service projects, hiring and/or a donation is always appreciated and used for engagement and programs. Contact the VRS for additional information or sign up here.
Located in the Math, Education, and Psychology building (MP 230), the station’s mission is to be a one-stop liaison that fosters a community that provides, facilitates, and coordinates programs and services for our veterans, military-affiliated students, faculty, and staff to accomplish their goals.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (859) 572-7867 / Email: Veteransresource
Please see official policy here.
A dedicated space for like-minded souls to unite, chill, eat, have a cup of coffee and study.
We have several desktop computers, PS5, WII-SWITCH, TV's and we offer FREE Printing!
Super Priority Registration - register early! "USO" style At-Ease Lounge - other benefits!
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive, MP 230
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: (859) 572-7867
E-mail: veteransresource@nku.edu
