Veteran's Services
Thank you for considering Pittsburg State University for your continued education. As a service member, veteran or military spouse, you might be looking to complete your education and you have come to the right place. Pitt State is a proud member of a Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC). We don't just say we're military-friendly, we show it.
Pitt state is ranked in the top 100 as Military & Spouse Friendly universities.
Application steps
- Send Joint Services Transcript to Pitt State
- Apply for benefits
- Apply for Admission
- Choose a major
- Certify classes with the veteran's certifying official at the registrar's office
- VA Educational Benefits
- Procedure
- Tuition Assistance
- Pittsburg State Resources
- Eligibility
- VA Education Benefit Comparison Tool
- Chapter 31 – VA Vocational Rehabilitation program
- You must CERTIFY your classes EVERY semester to receive your education benefit.
- Classes must be a part of your degree program to be certified.
- 1606 – Recipients must report school attendance each month to the VA either by calling (877)823-2378 or go online to WAVE
- Federal Assistance - GoArmy
- State Assistance - KS Board of Regents
- Student Success & Tutoring Programs
- The Writing Center
- Library Services
- Gorilla Geeks (Technology Support)
Career
Health
- Student Health Center
- University Counceling Services
- Center for Student Accommodations
- Crisis Line - The Veterans Crisis Line
Financial
Contact
Michelle Hensley, Certifying Official for Pittsburg State University, Russ Hall, Room 103
(620) 235-4202
Veteran's Resource Center
The Veterans Resource Center is a location for our Student Veterans on campus to hangout, study or even just lounge around. The space has been newly renovated and is ready for you! Come by anytime between 8-4:30p.m.
Resources:
- Three Computer Stations
- Study Area
- Gathering Area & Board Room
- Kitchenette
Location: 102 Whitesit Hall - see campus map
