Military and Veterans Resources

What makes BU different from many other colleges and universities is our unique appreciation for the fact that military students have different needs and attributes than non-military students. The centerpiece of our efforts is the Office of Military and Veterans Resources, or as we like to call it — The Military Office.

The Military Office

Led by a two-tour combat veteran who understands academic affairs, student affairs, and strategic enrollment and staffed by current and former military members who are using the same benefits you are, they will assist you in maximizing your benefits, getting assistance with financial aid, or helping with your military or civilian career goals and aspirations.

• Additional academic advising for all military students (on top of your major advisor) - Bob Heckrote is a dedicated professional who can explain every aspect from admissions to graduation.
• Military Academic Credit Review Board (MAC-RB) – An individualized process which ensures military service and experience is acknowledged as appropriate academic credit. This process is innovative, even path-breaking. It exists nowhere else in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Only a handful of colleges and universities nationwide are doing anything so service-intensive and academically grounded to support military students and veterans.
• GI Bill Certifying Official — Located in Financial Aid.
• Military specific programming, guest speakers, and events created specifically with military members in mind.
• All military members who have graduated entry training receive two credits in healthy living which satisfies one of the 10 general education goals.
• A co-curricular learning experience (CLE) specifically for military members who have experience with other cultures (usually in the form of a deployment) — This CLE earns 2 out of the 5 points needed for the cultures and diversity general education requirement — and it's FREE!

Military Resources Center

One of the most common issues veterans face after coming home from a military deployment or after leaving active service is a sense of being lost and alone. The Military Resources Center is a safe place for current and former military members and military supporters.

The Military Resource Center is staffed by current and former military members who are knowledgeable of specific military needs and solutions, and will do whatever it takes to resolve any issues. The Military Resources Center is located in Student Services Center 204 and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Stop by for free coffee and to get to know your military network.

• Military Student Readiness Kit - Getting You Started on Campus
• Military Student Education Benefits Checklist
• Military Student Scheduling
• Military Academic Credit Review Board (MAC-RB)
• GI Bill® Benefits
• ArmyIgnitED
• Military & Veterans Learning Community

The Cohen Mental Health Clinic provides no-cost mental health care to post 9-11 Veterans and their families.

Referral Services

In addition to the Military Resources Center, Bloomsburg University offers a number of resources, which any student, including military students, may contact if they are having any issues or concerns. Some such resources are:

• Counseling and Human Development
• Disability Services
• PTSD Resources