Veteran & Military Student Services
"Serving Those Who Serve"
The University of Colorado Denver
and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are military friendly and committed to
providing service members and their families with a high-quality
education, catered to their distinct needs. The Office of Veteran & Military
Student Services (VMSS) supports veteran, active duty, reservist, national
guard and dependent students.
Announcements
Inter-Institutional Enrollment
Students receiving VA educational benefits are not eligible to receive funding for intercampus enrollment. For more information on how to take courses at another University of Colorado campus, please make an appointment with a VMSS staff member.
Student Employment
Our office is currently hiring student employees through Handshake. Locate our posting by searching "veterans". Must be Federal and VA Work Study eligible. Don't miss this great opportunity, apply today!
Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve Education Benefit (Chapter 1606) and Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) Update
Restrictions have been lifted for concurrent use of Federal Tuition Assistance and MGIB-SR. All qualified Selected Reserve Service members are authorized to use both TA and MGIB-SR benefits concurrently when enrolled in a program of education that is half-time or greater. Concurrent use is not authorized when enrolled less than half-time.
Rounding Out Changes
As of Aug 1, 2021, students can “round out” by taking courses that are required by their degree program. Students will no longer be allowed to select courses outside of their program. Classes previously completed cannot be used to round out a student’s course load.
Congressional Action to Support Student Veterans Due to COVID-19
Public Law 116-128: This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions. Read the bill related to distance learning.
Services
Certification Request
Students using VA Education Benefits must complete this request after their initial enrollment in a course as well as when they add, drop, or change courses.
- Log into UCDAccess
- Click on the 3 horizontal lines in the upper right hand corner
- Select Registration and Records
- Select the Certification Request tile
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
CU Denver Veteran & Military Student Services
CU Denver
Tivoli Student Union
900 Auraria Parkway
124
Denver, CO 80204
303-315-7300
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