University of Oregon Office of Veterans Affairs

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The Office of Veterans Affairs, a unit within the Office of the Registrar, is located in 215 Oregon Hall, and helps eligible student veterans, reservists and dependents obtain educational benefits in compliance with the procedures and regulations of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Students may contact the Veterans Coordinator for assistance.

• Contact the Office of Admissions for information about applying to the University of Oregon.

Contact information

Address:	Office of the Registrar 5257 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-5257
Telephone:	(541) 346-3119
Fax:	(541) 346-6682
Email:	veteransuoregon [dot] edu

Veterans and Family Student Association (VFSA)

The VFSA is a UO student organization that offers support to veterans and strives to educate both the public and student body about the personal sacrifices made by this nation's veterans.

Address:	Erb Memorial Union, Suite 2 1228 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97403 (Located in the "Student Offices" area of the EMU, on the Lower Level.)
Telephone:	(541) 346-4305
Email:	vsfauoregon [dot] edu

See also:

• Veterans and Family Student Association
• Veterans and Family Student Association on Facebook
• "A Vet with a Voice" (profile of a student veteran)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Contact information and links for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

Address:	U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 8888 Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
Telephone (main number):	(888) 442-4551
Telephone (direct deposit):	(877) 838-2778
Telephone (verification):	(877) 823-2378 (Chapter 30, 1606 & 1607 only)
Web (verification):	https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do (secure site - be sure to accept their certificate)

Visit the VA's GI Bill Web Site: http://www.gibill.va.gov

Debt Management

Address:	U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Debt Management Center P.O. Box 11930 Fort Snelling, MN 55111
Telephone:	(800) 827-0648
Fax:	(612) 970-5688
Web site:	http://www1.va.gov/debtman

Called to Active Duty?

If you have been notified that you will be deployed:

Step 1 - Contact Academic Advising (364 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211). You will be advised as to your options concerning your enrollment at the University of Oregon. They will need a copy of your active duty letter. Possible options may include:

• complete withdrawal with full refund
• incompletes, if eligible
• assignment of some or all grades based on work completed

Step 2 (if applicable) - Contact the UO Veterans Affairs office (see contact info above). The Veterans Coordinator will request a copy of your active duty letter from Academic Advising and report your active duty status to the VA.

Step 3 (if applicable) - Contact Financial Aid (260 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3221).

Scholarship Program & Related Links

• UO Financial Aid & Scholarships
• UO Scholarship Search
• Check your major department as well.
• Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Programs
• Oregon Student Assistance Commission
• Nontraditional Student Programs (click on the "Scholarships" link on the left side of the page as well).

Other Links - Government & Community Sites

• Oregon Partnership Military HelpLine
• Military Credit Evaluation (UO Registrar's Office)
• Army National Guard (ARNG) Benefits - ARNG Education Benefits Online. Get your NOBE, TA, etc. online. (Secure site - requires login)
• USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
• THOMAS - Legislative information from the Library of Congress
• House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
• United States Senate
• Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS)
• Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)
• Troops to Teachers
• National Personnel Records Center (NARA). Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century.
  • Order a copy of your DD 214
• Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, 2012 edition.
• GoArmyEd: Request Tuition Assistance (TA) online (for active duty Army members)
• Oregon National Guard Reintegration and Service Member Support: Post Deployment Assistance
• VA Office of Public Affairs Distribution List (VANEWS-L): Sign up to receive regular news releases and updated fact sheets by email
• VA page for returning service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (redirects to www.oefoif.va.gov)

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