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Welcome to UConn!

“The University of Connecticut’s Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs would like to welcome you and thank you for your service.  Our goal is to provide a supportive environment for all Veterans and members of the military who attend UConn, and for each of them to know that they are an important and integral part of the University.”

- Alyssa Kelleher, Director, UConn's Office of Veterans Affairs & Military Programs

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Where do I start? Applying to UConn? Want to request Information?

If you are applying to the University of Connecticut and are planning on using your benefits, we have put together these handy checklists for you to follow. It will guide you from start to finish and ensure you are squared away -click on the appropriate checklist.

CH31 Vocational Rehabilitation checklist

CH30 MGiB and 1606 Select Guard and Reserve checklist

CH33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® Checklist (Veteran and Dependent using Transferred Benefits)

CH35 Dependent Educational Assistance Checklist

Just want more information? Want us to contact you? Fill out the Information Request with some basic information to get us started, and we will contact you.

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UConn Veterans Community

The Veteran Community at UConn is an open, welcoming, supportive community of people who have sacrificed in service to our great nation. The Veteran Community encompasses nearly 1,500 students, staff and faculty who are:
• Current Active Duty military and members of any of the uniformed services
• Current members of the Air or Army National Guard
• Current active or inactive Reservists of any of the armed services
• Those who have previously served in any capacity in the uniformed services
• Spouses, children, and any other dependents of any current or prior member of the uniformed services

Using Benefits? Submit Your Form D!!

Each semester you are a student at the University of Connecticut and are planning on using your benefits, you need to submit your Form D to UConn's Office of Veterans Affairs & Military Programs.  Whether you are using Benefits from the VA, the Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver, or the National Guard Tuition Waiver, you need to submit your Form D.  We recommend you submit the Form D immediately after registering for classes.  The Form D is available online, so you can complete it anywhere.

Important Updates! Tuition Waivers at UConn

Important Updates: National Guard & State Veterans Tuition Waiver and NEW FORM D, AMENDED FORM D, and STATE VETERANS TUITION WAIVER FORMS

Since May Term 2017, both the National Guard tuition waiver and the State Veterans tuition waiver can be used for ALL academic terms (including summer and winter sessions). Also, they can both be used for all approved degree and certificate programs. More information about eligibility requirements and how to apply for these tuition waivers can be found under “Benefits” and the “National Guard & State Veterans Tuition Waiver”

Leaving/separated from the military? Not sure where to start with college applications?

For anyone who is a veteran, or who will soon be leaving active duty and doesn't know where to begin in the college application process, the Veterans Upward Bound Program can help.

Did you know? UConn waives the application fees for veterans and active military . . . .

The University of Connecticut waives the application fees for veterans and those currently serving in the military, for both the undergraduate application and the graduate school application. Please refer to the website for Undergraduate Admissions or the Graduate School for more information.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact us so we can assist you!

Phone:  (860) 486-2442

E-mail:  veterans@uconn.edu

On-campus location:  Hawley Armory Rm. 100B

HUSKY VET GAZETTE – March 2024

Click Here to view the Husky Vet Gazette In particular we want to highlight the following articles:
  • Form D Reminder
  • Eisenhower Series
  • VAMP Team Campus Visits
  • Vet Center Visit
  • Spring Career Fair
  • And much more . . . .
If you would like to be added to the email distribution list when each issue of the Husky Vet Gazette is posted, register your email here (visitors welcome).

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UConn Veteran of the Month – Christian Piscopo

UConn Veteran of the Month – Christian Piscopo

UConn’s Veterans and Military Programs is pleased to recognize Christian Piscopo as UConn’s Veteran of the Month. Christian is currently a graduate student at UConn and has been coordinating role playing games out of Hawley Armory the past few semesters in addition to assisting the team of UConn's Veterans and Military Programs with rebranding efforts.

Christian Piscopo was a US Army Cavalry Scout (19D) who acted as reconnaissance assets for regular infantry and armor elements. He joined the Army shortly after turning 34 and served for six years. Christian was stationed at Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood), TX, and Joint Base Lewis-McCord, WA. Because of his age, he shares “I was the platoon ‘dad’ most of the time and did my best to keep my fellow soldiers out of trouble. As big of a pain as my fellow soldiers were, many of them are now my life-long friends, and I look fondly back at the time I spent with them.”

Christian is attending UConn to earn his Ph. D. in industrial/organizational psychology. Industrial/organizational psychology studies human behavior in organizations and the workplace. While at UConn, Christian says he would also like to develop meaningful friendships and enjoy his time here. Even though his coursework is demanding, Christian says what he most enjoys about being a graduate student is learning.

Christian recommends to his fellow colleagues who are Veterans or otherwise affiliated with the military to go to graduate school, and he adds, “if you think it isn’t for you, at least spend some time thinking about it. Practical experience in all fields is needed. Most Ph.D. programs waive tuition and pay you to be a research assistant while you earn the degree. On average, master’s degrees pay 20% more than a bachelor’s degree, and you’re more likely to be in positions of leadership and autonomy. Apply to a graduate program.”

If you would like to nominate a student, faculty, or staff member for “Veteran of the Month,” please contact Nikki Eberly at Nikki.eberly@uconn.edu with the name of the person and reasons for your nomination.

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