132|Page 1. Military and Veterans Services Office The Military and Veterans Services is located on north campus in MSU 262 and is a vital hub where students can receive Veteran and military-related education benefits assistance, study, relax, grab a snack, recharge electronics, and have access to computers and printers. The office offers a lounge area with a TV and kitchenette. Students can also meet other Veterans, Military-Affiliated students, and members of the. Please contact Military & Veterans Services at 610-683-4228 or veterans@kutztown.edu. 2. VA School Certifying Officer (Office of the Registrar) Our VA School Certifying Officer (SCO) assists Veterans to initiate and maintain VA education benefits. Contact our SCO at kopecky@kutztown.edu. 3. Special Interest Housing KU offers a variety of specialized housing options that are built to enhance academic and social learning of our students outside of the classroom. Students using military benefits can enjoy priority housing assignments and the usual advantages of living on-campus, with the added benefit of living among a group of students who share similar interests or characteristics. Contact the Housing Office at housing@kutztown.edu. 4. Student Veterans Organization The Student Veterans Association (SVA) is a recognized student organization and is also a Student Veterans of America chapter. SVA is open to current, former, and future military members, their families, and civilians. A few of the club’s goals are to serve as student-veteran advocates, improve retention, serve the community, and provide networking and educational opportunities for academic and post-career growth. Contact the Student Veterans Association at veterans@kutztown.edu. 5. Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Army ROTC enables students to enroll in elective leadership and military courses in addition to their required courses. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is one of the nation's top prestigious leadership programs, and it is considered an honor to participate in the program. You will gain important qualities including leadership skills, discipline, and maturity. Plus, you will have no trouble staying active and healthy. Students can take a class and participate in ROTC training without committing to service their freshman and sophomore years. Contact ROTC at 610-758-3275 or Kutztown ROTC (https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrative-offices/military-and-veterans-services.html). 6. Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Board A committee of students, faculty members, administrative staff, and Veteran-related organizations who meet regularly to improve university services for our campus Veterans and Military-affiliated students. Who can help? KU’s Office of Military & Veterans Services, Office of the Registrar, and Office of Student Accounts are knowledgeable of veteran and military-related benefits (e.g., VA GI Bill, EAP, TA) including available scholarships and tuition assistance options. Skilled veterans’ liaisons from these offices are available to assist and guide you through the benefits process. They will help you understand government and military programs as well as Kutztown University policies as they relate to veterans and their families. Additionally, the Office of Admissions has a veterans’ liaison who can assist you with admissions-related matters, and the Disability Services Office (DSO) can assist by providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are members of the university community
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