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We know you are bringing a lot of meaningful life experiences with you, and values like teamwork, courage, discipline and service. When you come to Shippensburg University, you bring all that to the table to become part of our community. That’s why we’re committed to helping you grow in every area of your life, academically and personally.

We understand that you are likely facing many new challenges. You may be juggling work, family, health and financial issues while trying to approach your new education, and planning your future career. It’s a lot to handle at once, but we’re here to help.

The Veterans Services Office and our admissions team are both ready to help you find your way to Ship as easily as possible.

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Use Your VA Benefits

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Shippensburg University’s Veterans Benefits Office certifies enrollment for undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible for veterans’ education benefits. To get started using your VA Benefits, visit our Step-by-Step guide.

Military, Veterans, & Military Affiliated Benefits

If you have any questions about your eligibility to receive your VA/TA educational benefits, contact the School Certifying Officer, Don Browder via email at vetaffairs@ship.edu.  

If you served at least two years of active duty, you may be eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (MGIB-AD) program. The program — sometimes referred to as Chapter 30 — provides up to 36 months of education benefits to qualifying Veterans and Service Members.

Scholarship Opportunities for Veterans

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When your GI Bill, Federal Aid, and other resources aren't enough to cover the costs of tuition you can always apply for scholarships. In addition to any scholarships you've already earned there are military specific scholarships in our network for which you're encouraged to apply. 

Veteran Services FAQs for Prospective Students

Are you planning to attend Shippensburg University and use your veteran benefits? Are you a current student and your degree plan will be interrupted due to active duty? Are you looking to transfer credits from another institution? The Veteran Verification Office has answered questions and provided links to Shippensburg University’s policies that can provide clarity on our procedures.

The Recruitment Process 

At Shippensburg University, our Admissions Team works hard to provide all of our Veteran and Military Affiliated students with information to help them make an informed and timely college decision.

Disclosure Statement on Obtaining Credentials:

There are certain majors at Shippensburg University that may require additional requirements to obtain the appropriate credentials for licensure. Some of these include Accounting, Business Financial Planning, Counseling, Engineering,  Education, and Social Work. 

Yes! Shippensburg University's Admission Policies in compliance with NACAC rules and DOE regulation ban providing commission, bonuses, or other incentives for directly or indirectly enrolling Service members. For more on our recruiting practices, please contact Dr. Megan Luft, V.P. of Admissions. 

Shippensburg University will first apply for as many college-level credits as possible toward the satisfaction of general education requirements, then to requirements in the major, and finally to elective credits. A course-by-course match will not be required for general education courses. Vocational, technical, and career courses may fulfill major curricular requirements or credits required for graduation in specific programs. Developmental and remedial coursework will not transfer.

Shippensburg University awards undergraduate college credit for military education and occupational training based on the recommendation of the American Council on Education (ACE), which is outlined in the ACE Military Guide.

Students who have served in the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy (Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans) should complete a transcript request for the Joint Services Transcript (JST) through the JST portal. Air Force personnel should complete a transcript request through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).

For questions regarding your application, transfer of credits, or enrollment - please consult Damian Morales.

When deciding if Shippensburg University is the institution you would like to attend, we highly encourage Service members to receive approval from the students' ESO or military counselor prior to enrollment. 

Veterans and military-affiliated students can use our College Financing Planning (Shopping Sheet) when examining costs associated with attending our institution. 

Please reach out to your academic department if you have questions about these additional credentials. Please note: you can receive a degree for these programs without taking the next steps for licensure. 

Veteran Services FAQs for Current Students

Yes! Career Counseling is available through our Career Center. Ms. Victoria Kerr, Sr. Director of the Career Center via email or by calling the office at (717)-477-1484.

In addition to having a staff member provide one-on-one consultation for veterans' career counseling, the Career Center also provides two workshops a semester for veterans and has helpful articles on its website

Yes! Disability Counseling is offered by Ms. Shelbie D'Annibale the Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR). You can contact her via email or by calling the office at (717)-477-1326.

While all of our advisors can help students with their programs of study and by utilizing their degree audit, you can contact Dr. Mike Levinstein, Director of Exploratory Advising and Advisor Development via email or by calling his office at (717)-477-1383.

If you find yourself needing to take a leave of absence for any reason or are academically dismissed, please visit our Readmission Policy website for information on both undergraduate and graduate students. 

Thank you for your service! We are here to help make this a smooth transition. We encourage you to review our Readmission Policy above and contact your college and the Veteran Verification Office (SCO) regarding your status. 

Our Return Policy for Tuition Assistance Funds in the event a military-connected student is unable to complete a course is linked here. Please contact Merisa Harbaugh by calling (717)-477-1123 regarding TA reimbursements.

Contact the Veteran Services Office

Mowrey 207 Phone: 717-477-1710
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.