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Veteran Education Benefits

Spalding University is proud to support those who have made sacrifices for our country on their educational journey. Through scholarships, resources that ease the transition from military life to college and student life opportunities designed specifically for veterans, Spalding University meets the needs of those who have given so much to meet the needs of others.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources

Applying for Benefits

Students wishing to utilize VA benefits can start their application VA Education and Training Benefits page of the VA website.

Spalding will need a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA.

Post 9/11 GI Bill® Information

VA education annual benefits are from August 1st to July 31st and based on when the term starts.

Chapter 33 students are required to verify attendance each month in order to get their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) payment. Failure to certify will delay your payment.

Please visit

https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/isaksonroe/verification_of_enrollment.asp for additional information.

Post 9/11 Yellow Ribbon

​Spalding University is a Yellow Ribbon participating school. The maximum Yellow Ribbon per student, per year at Spalding University is $7,500 for all eligible students. https://www.va.gov/education/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools/

Veterans Education Benefit Programs

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch 33)
  • Montgomery GI Bill® (Ch 30)
  • Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
  • Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
  • Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

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.

H3: Additional Resources
VA Forms Bank
GI Bill® Website
Online GI Bill® Comparison Tool
Post 9/11 GI Bill®  Information

Spalding Military and Veteran Support Services

Academic Advising

Military and veteran students entering as undergraduate or graduate students will be assigned to an academic advisor in the Academic Support Services office, who will work with the student to develop a timeline to graduation and a calendar plan of their courses.

Undergraduate Advising

Jane Mostue, MA

Director of Academic Advising & Student Success

jmostue@spalding.edu502-873-4163
Graduate Advising

Jennifer Gohmann, M.Ed.

Registrar

jgohmann@spalding.edu502-873-4416

Financial Aid

For all Financial Aid advising and military tuition benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program for qualified veterans, contact the Financial Aid Office. The College Financing Plan, formerly known as Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, is administered through the Financial Aid Office.

Michelle Standridge, MBA

Director

mstandridge@spalding.edu502-873-4333

Mental Health Counseling

Mental health counseling is available through our Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS). Contact CaPS with any inquiries regarding available mental health services or to schedule an appointment.

Anna Abell

Associate Director of Admissions

aabell02@spalding.edu

Disability Services Counseling

Military students have access to disability counseling to assist with student success in the completion of their studies.

Katherine Walker-Payne

Katherine Walker Payne, Ed.D.

Dean, Student and Academic Success

kwalkerpayne@spalding.edu(502) 873-4192

Student Veterans of America

Spalding University Chapter

Pattie Dillon

Pattie Dillon, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Social Sciences and Humanities

pdillon@spalding.edu502-873-4428

Veterans Affairs

For questions about your VA Education Benefits, please contact us.

Address:
901 S 4th Street Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40203
901 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203 1 (502) 585-9911
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