Veterans Services

Indiana State University is an approved veterans benefits institution—and is prepared to offer students the support needed to use the educational benefits they have earned.



Educational Benefits


    

  • Applying for benefits:  For information and assistance with applying for federal and state veterans educational 
benefits programs, visit benefits programs. 

     
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  • Verifying enrollment:  In order to receive veterans educational benefits, students must verify enrollment with the 
University and with Veterans Affairs (if required) on a regular basis.  For instructions, visit enrollment verification.

     
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  • Reporting a change in major/program:  Failure to report a change in major/program or to verify enrollment may result in delay or loss of payment of educational 
benefits.


      

    1. Montgomery GI Bill, Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve, REAP, and Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program students who change majors/programs must contact the Office of 
Registration and Records at (812) 237-2020. 

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  • Transferring to another college or university
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    1. Montgomery GI Bill, Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve, and REAP students who are transferring to another college or university must complete and submit 
VA Form 22-1995 
to Veterans Affairs and the Office of Registration and Records at Indiana State University. 

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    2. Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program students who are transferring to another college or university must complete and submit VA 22-5495 
to Veterans Affairs.  

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Counseling Services


The University's Student Counseling Center provides free counseling services to all registered 
students at Indiana State University.  For details or to schedule an appointment, visit ISU's  
Student Counseling Center.



In addition, a therapist from the Veterans Administration is available at selected times on the 
ISU campus. Services are free and open to current ISU students who meet eligibility requirements. 
For details and contact information to schedule an appointment, visit ISU's  Student Counseling Center.






Military Activation
 

ISU students called to active duty should read this military activation policy 
for important information.






Student Veterans Association


For information (and to join) the University's student veterans association, contact 
the University's veterans services coordinator





Veterans Resource Center


The Veterans Resource Center, 
located on the ISU campus, offers student veterans a central location for benefits information as well 
as a place for camaraderie and relaxation between classes. 






Veterans Services Coordinator


The University's veterans services coordinator offers free assistance with veterans educational 
benefits programs as well as all of the University processes needed to start and successfully complete 
an ISU degree or programs.



Contact the veterans services coordinator to sign up for free e-mail updates and information on services 
and resources designed to help students succeed at Indiana State University.


Michael Caress

Veterans Services Coordinator

Indiana State University

Welcome Center, room 118

318 North Sixth Street

Terre Haute, Indiana

1-888-237-8080

(812) 237-2540

michael.caress@indstate.edu

 	






Last updated: 21 June 2012



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