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Veteran Students and Student Dependents of Veterans Benefits

West Virginia State University is always looking for ways to better serve our Veterans and Military families, offering a range of benefits and resources for our students. 

Please find the following information pertaining to available benefits. 

Veteran Students and Student Dependents of Veterans are offered a number of benefits in various programs through

  • The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
  • The U.S. Department of Defense
  • WV National Guard
  • WV Department of Veteran Assistance 

*There are additional Resources and Support links found on our Resources box below. 

For a list of Qualifications and Benefits available from the VA through a GIBILL, click the button below

GI BILL Chapter Details & Benefits

GI BILL Chapter Details & Benefits

 GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.”

If you believe you are entitled to a benefit you must apply for a GI BILL at VA.GOV.

*The School Certifying Official nor WV State University have any impact on the decision of eligibility by the VA for any benefit or lack thereof.
** VA Benefits, payments, and or debts are solely maintained and authorized by the United States of Veteran Affairs and branches or Department of Defense and branches
***If you need to speak with the VA Education Branch concerning your GIBILL, you can call 1-888-GIBILL or click our Resources page for more V.A. links 

Additional Benefits 

Reserve or National Guard Tuition Assistance:

Department of Defense: Military Tuition Assistance ( DoD TA):

  • Visit Department of Defense Volunteer Education programs at Dod VolEd

VA Disability Back Pay Calculator – veteransguide.org/back-pay-calculator/

100% VA Disability Benefits – veteransguide.org/va-ratings/100-percent/

State of West Virginia: Department of Veterans Assistance:

  • Visits the State Agency website for information at Benefits

Office Links 

Contact

Thom Conner MA,BS
Director of International and Military Affairs
Wallace Hall Rm 112
304.204.4355
thomas.conner@wvstateu.edu

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