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 5 public university, as cited in “Best for Vets” by Military Times
- In-state tuition for active-duty servicemembers, Reservists and Kansas National Guardsmen; GI Bill® users, and their spouses and dependents
- Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides funding for out-of-state tuition expenses for students living in Missouri not covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®
- Undergraduate admission application fee waivers for veterans and active duty members of the U.S. Armed Services
- Transfer of credit policy follows ACE-recommended guidelines
- On-campus childcare available
- MyCAA approved institution
- On-campus Military-Affiliated Student Center
- Scholarships for military-affiliated students
- Veterans Upward Bound program to help veterans prepare to enroll in postsecondary school
- KU Veterans Alumni Network provides a strong veterans alumni network
- KU Student Veterans of America 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
- Program offerings at our Leavenworth site
