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.

Attention all CH 31 & CH 33 Veteran Students! 

Are you familiar with the Veterans Benefits & Transition Act of 2018? 

In particular Section 103 of Public Law 115-407 states, "Educational institutions must have a policy in place that will allow an individual to attend or participate in a program of education if the individual provides the school with a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). VA interprets "certificate of eligibility" to be any documentation provided by VA that serves as verification of an individual's eligibility to benefits under Chapter 31 or 33."  

Ensure you provide your COE or equilavent to veterans@nku.edu and have your SECR form on file for the semester you wish to use your benefit - if questions please call 859-572-7867.