Michael Fink
Michael Fink is an Army Veteran from Boise, Idaho. During his time in the service he learned to "keep your head up and keep going even when times get hard because they don't last forever.".
Veterans Resource Office
Support from Service to Graduation
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
Mia Colagrossi
There are two lessons I think I learned from being a military child. I learned to adjust to a new environment more easily because of moving every couple years. It definitely helped me when it came to packing up my stuff and moving into the dorms. More imp...
Tanner McCurdy
You can never "confirm or deny" anything without knowing all the facts. If you never saw it with your own eyes, there may be some hidden vital parts to the story.
Sumuel Brown
Sumuel Brown is a Navy Veteran from Jacksonville, FL. During his time in the service he learned to "Keep pushing forward and embrace the suck. Sometimes the worst moments somehow seem funny later on".
News & Events
VRO Graduates 2023
The Utah State University (USU) graduation ceremony is a time-honored tradition that honors the hard work and dedication of its students. It is a joyful celebration of achievement and a symbol of the bright futures that await each graduate as they move on...
Student Veterans Club is a HIT!
On Tuesday, Jan 24th, the newly formed USUSA Student Veterans of America (SVA) club held its inaugural meeting from 6-7pm at the Cache Valley Veterans Association in Logan. Since that initial meeting of four members, the club has more than quadrupled in s...
VRO lunch with President Cockett
On Monday, March 27th, President Noelle Cockett joined a group of student-veterans and family members in the Veterans Resource Office for lunch.
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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.