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MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS The University of Oklahoma is proud to serve as the academic home for thousands of military-connected students. From application to admission and beyond, OU provides veterans, service members, military spouses, and dependents with on-campus resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our nation’s service members and
4,000+
military-connected students at OU for Fall 2025
their families.
FEDERAL VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATION BENEFITS Veteran Student Services (VSS) at OU assists military-connected students as they navigate the college search process. With VSS, future OU students can search for military scholarships and learn how to utilize their VA benefits, which are listed below. Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35):
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33): Beneficiaries receive a book
Monthly stipend for dependents of 100% disabled service members,
stipend and monthly housing allowance. Tuition and fees are paid
paid directly to students.
directly to OU.
Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606): Monthly
For a step-by-step guide on using your GI Bill®
stipend for those who have served in the Selected Reserves.
Benefits, visit go2.ou.edu/benefits-guide or scan the QR code.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31): Beneficiaries receive a book stipend and monthly housing allowance. Tuition and fees are paid directly to OU.
Everyone at OU wants you to succeed. Take advantage of that to have the best experience you can. Reach out to fellow militaryconnected students and pick their brains. More than half the resources I used at OU were brought to my knowledge by just talking to the military community at OU.” BRIAN GARZA | OU Class of 2026
VETERAN STUDENT SERVICES
The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA
ou.edu/veterans | veterans@ou.edu | (405) 325-4308