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Proudly serving our veteran scholars, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers two offices dedicated to supporting a rapidly growing population.

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Veterans Success Center

The Veterans Success Center (VSC) offers assistance and guidance to:

  • Active duty service members
  • Veterans
  • Reservists
  • Guardsmen and family members using their VA educational benefits

The VSC works collaboratively with multiple campus partners to provide programs and opportunities to bridge the gap from military service to higher education to job obtainment, and ensure veteran success both in and out of the classroom.

Learn More about the VSC

 

Veterans Benefits Administration

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) manages and oversees all aspects of benefit management for our veteran scholars in order to ensure:

  • State and federal compliance
  • Coordination of financial matters with campus and external partners
  • The oversight of all documentation and record keeping related to certification of VA benefits and the Tennessee Strong Act

Learn More About the VBA

Benefits Certification

Full & Part Time Enrollment

Veterans Payment Plan/Deferment

Have Questions About Your Benefits?

Stop by our Veterans Support Team Office Hours to discuss billing, finances, VA education benefits, barriers affecting your semester, or any other questions you may have. Registration is not required.

  • Thursday, September 10, 12–2 p.m. in the Veterans Success Center (Hodges Ground Floor)
  • Wednesday, September 23, 10-11 a.m. in the Veterans Success Center (Hodges Ground Floor)
  • Wednesday, October 21, 10-11 a.m. in the Veterans Success Center (Hodges Ground Floor)
  • Wednesday, November 18, 10-11 a.m. in the Veterans Success Center (Hodges Ground Floor)

 

Out-of-State Tuition Waivers for All Military Service Members

(Effective August 1, 2022)

  • All military service members receive in-state tuition rates at any UT system school, regardless of residency.
  • Military service members include veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, and reservists.
  • ROTC students and students utilizing the TN Strong Act may also receive in-state tuition.
  • Students who are dependents and spouses of veterans qualify for the out-of-state tuition waiver if they meet all of the following criteria:
    • The student must be using VA benefits and will need to provide a copy of the letter of eligibility to the veterans office or residency
    • The student must be living in Tennessee while using the benefits.* Online students living out of state will not qualify for this waiver

 

Eligibility for VA Education Benefits is Determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 

*Please be aware that changing your residency status from out-of-state to in-state may affect your scholarship amount. Please visit One Stop Student Services for more information on scholarships.