Our Office
If you've served in the military in the past, or are currently serving in the military and you'd like to meet other veteran students, then you have come to the right place. At the Veterans' Program Office we seek to provide a sense of community amongst those who have served in any branch of the United States Military. We are located in the Northwest corner of the Lo
ry Student Center, Rm 195, on the plaza level. Our number is 970-491-3977.
Objective
We recognize that veterans are in a unique situation on a college campus, and we are here to help make the transition from the military to college as easy as possible for you. We have information on programs and services like Veteran's Education Benefits, Veteran Student's Contacts, RamWelcome, the local VA office, Veteran's Group, and steps to admission at CSU. Feel free to stop by in regards to the above or with any other questions you may have.
Goals
- Help in the transition to college
- Provide a sense of kinship at CSU
- Assist student veterans on their course to graduation
- Supply guidance in gaining employment after graduation
Delays on payment for the Post 9/11 Gi Bill
We just wanted to touch base with everyone who’s on the new Post 9/11 GI Bill – as Glen and Connie shared with us at the veteran’s welcome and as the news reports are all saying – the VA is 8 weeks or more behind with GI Bill certifications and paying benefits. I know this means things will be really tight for some people – and even worse than tight for others of you. I know Glen is putting out information about the emergency funds up to $3,000 that the VA is going to be paying (we’ve put stuff up on our website too). Beyond that, I just wanted to remind you that if it looks like you or someone you know on the GI Bill is going to be struggling financially – don’t wait, fill out a FAFSA (go through the links on the Student Financial Services website) and then go and talk with Student Financial Services to see what they can do to help, even if it’s a loan that you can pay back to the government when the GI Bill funds start coming. Let us know if you have any questions.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Bill allowing for in-state tuition for honorably discharged veterans at Colorado higher education institutions. To find out more information click Link
Post 9/11 Gi Bill
Click on the link to find out about the New Gi Bill http://www.gibill.va.gov/
A youtube video about the New Gi Bill
Grant Recipient of 100,000 dollars
Colorado State University has been awarded a $100,000 ACE/Wal-mart Foundation Success for Veterans grant to support our programs for student veterans transitioning from military to college life. Info link
Fort Collins Veteran Plaza
The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado is planning to build a honorarium to local military veterans. Plans for the plaza, which will be located in the Spring Canyon Community Park, can be found at the following link. There is also a news article in the Coloradoan, which talks more about the project.
Social Event
Student Veterans of America will be taking our monthly social outing to Chippers Lanes. The 
bowling alley is at 830 N. College Ave. We have tickets for 50 games of free bowling (shoes not included), so come on out for a night of free fun! Contact Christy Jacks at jacks@rams.colostate.edu