Hallie Meier
Hallie Meier is the daughter of an Army Veteran who has learned that "Nothing stays the same, life is constantly changing and you have to be ready to adapt at all times"
Veterans Resource Office
Support from Service to Graduation
Veterans Resource Office Annual Graduation Celebration
Our Services
We want our Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) to thrive and succeed at Utah State University. Our mission is to foster a community of support for our SMVF students, both in and out of the classroom.
Benefits Assistance
Current Students
- Class Certification Requests
- Change of Program Requests
- Receive Military Credit
- Tuition Assistance
- Other Federal and State Benefits
First-Year & Transfer Students
- Apply for GI Bill® Educational Benefits
- Change Place of Training Requests
- Apply for Residency
Prospective Students
- Why USU?
- About GI Bill® Benefits
- Searching for Schools
- Comparing Schools
- Apply for GI Bill® Educational Benefits
Support Services
Reintegration & Peer Mentoring
- Accessing VA Benefits
- Transitioning to Civilian and Student Life
- Healthcare Enrollment
- Academic Accommodations
- Trail Rides and Equine Experiences
Student Resources
- Student Veterans/Family Lounge Space
- Tutoring
- Work Study
- Additional Resources
Deployments & Notification of Leave
- Submit a Notification of Leave
- Defer Enrollment
- Return Checklist
- FAQs
Our Mission
The Veterans Resource Office (VRO) provides Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) with the highest level of support as they pursue their academic, career, and personal goals at Utah State University. Through assistance, education, outreach, and peer support, we provide access to available resources on campus, through federal and state Veterans Affairs programs, and in the community.
Learn MoreOur People
Michael Barry
Michael Barry works as a Tutor in the Veterans Resource Office who notes how everyone at the VRO is so friendly to one another.
Mikayla Robison
Mikayla Robison is a Work-Study student in the VRO. Her favorite thing about working with the VRO is getting to know the people
Zoey
Zoey comes from a military family and has learned how to be accepting of all types of people, cultures, and languages through their service.
News & Events
The VRO’s Telework Success Story
From 2021-2022, the VRO underwent a massive personnel turnover. On the verge of losing its Senior VRO School Certifying Official (SCO), Rebecca Scaife, who was moving out of state, Associate VP Eric Olsen implemented a telework arrangement that “promoted ...
VRO Growth and Improvements
During the ‘22-’23 academic year, the VRO saw much growth in the number of students using our space daily. Before then, on average, 20 -30 students would utilize the VRO weekly as a primary place of study. But during that academic year the numbers grew dr...
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D): The VRO provides space and resources for all types of activities. During the Spring 2024 semester, D&D became a weekly game night in the VRO
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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 Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.