Why KU?
- Your overall education. KU has a rich array of academic and professional programs, acclaimed professors, outstanding libraries and research facilities, vibrant cultural offerings, exciting sports, varied social experiences and warmly welcoming community
- Top 10 public university, as cited in “Best for Vets” by Military Times
- One of 20 “military-friendly” colleges and universities cited for academic excellence by Military Advanced Education magazine
- In-state tuition for active-duty servicemembers; in-state tuition for National Guard and Reserve
- Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides funding for non-resident tuition expenses not covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Admission application fee waivers for veterans and active duty members of the U.S. Armed Services
- Credit hour cost within the DoD approved TA limit of $250
- Transfer of credit policy follows ACE-recommended guidelines
- On-campus childcare available
- MyCAA approved institution
- Dedicated admissions advisor for military personnel
- Graduate Military Programs office is available to help all military students and their dependents
- Veteran staff members are trained in military needs
- On-campus student veterans lounge
- Scholarships for disabled veterans
- Veterans Upward Bound program to help veterans prepare to enroll in postsecondary school
- KU Veterans Alumni Chapter provides a strong veterans alumni network
- KU Collegiate Veterans Association advances veterans interests on campus
- Exceptional military-related research opportunities
- Lawrence campus within 45 minutes of the Fort Leavenworth and Topeka VA hospitals
- Fort Leavenworth and the Command and General Staff College are located less than a one hour’s drive from KU
