Welcome GSU Veterans
The Office of the Coordinator for Veterans and Military Personnel at Governors State University has been established to provide assistance and resource referral for our students who are veterans, active duty military, and their family members.
On this web page, you will find links to valuable resources as well as degree programs that accept military credit.
Please register with the office of the Coordinator for Veterans and Military Personnel to be kept up to date on news and events dealing with veterans' issues. You can also feel free to contact me any time at veterans@govst.edu.
Resources for Veterans and Servicemembers
Application Process
Governors State University waives the application fee for veterans and servicemembers. Please follow these steps to make sure that the application process is completed successfully:
- Print, complete, and sign the undergraduate or graduate application
- Mail or fax the completed application along with your military ID or form DD 214 to the Coordinator for Veterans and Military personnel at
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Fax - 708.534.1645
- To check the status of your application, contact the Admission Processing Office at 708.235.7663 or contact the Coordinator for Veterans and Military Personnel at veterans@govst.edu
After completing the application process, please follow these steps to prepare for course registration:
- Complete the online orientation
- Contact your chosen degree program to arrangement an initial advisement appointment
- Refer to the catalog and academic calendar for registration dates and deadlines
- Access your online account to select courses, register, and view your progress report
Feel free to contact the Coordinator for Veterans and Military Personnel for referrals to student services, a tour of the university, or help in navigating the website.
Financial Aid
Instructions for applying for financial assistance can be found on our Veterans Education Assistance page. The Office of Financial Aid is part of the Student Affairs and Academic Support Division at GSU, and can be contacted for further information. For questions regarding your education benefits contact the Office of Financial Aid at 708.534.4480 and ask for the Coordinator of Veterans Affairs.
Academic Resource Center
The Academic Resource Center provides counseling, access services for students with disabilities, tutoring, testing, and writing skills support:
Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services provides resources for currently enrolled students. They can provide assistance with resume and cover letter preparation and job search skills.
To schedule an advising appointment, access job and internship listings, or to get more information, please contact them at 708.235.3974 or career@govst.edu.
Student Life
As a Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, Student Life offers many opportunities for involvment in the GSU community. Being involved at GSU is easy, whether you are interested in joining one of the many student clubs and organizations on campus, shooting some hoops in the gymnasium, or working out in the fitness center.
For more information, call 708.534.4550 or visit them at Student Life.
Education, Employment, and Training Resources
The following links provide useful information regarding education benefits:
Resources for Active Duty Military
Governors State University's School of Extended Learning provides assistance to active duty military in the form of distance learning courses. Servicemembers have the opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree by combining their military credit with previously completed college credit.
For more information, please visit the School of Extended Learning, or contact the office of the Coordinator for Veterans and Military Personnel at veterans@govst.edu.
Military Transcripts
Governors State University has several degree programs which accept military credit. Follow these links to have your military transcript sent to GSU. Although all transcripts will be forwarded directly to the office of the Coordinator for Veterans and Military Personnel, please contact veterans@govst.edu to let us know your intended degree program. To order your military transcripts sent directly to us, follow these links:
Army ACE Registry Transcript (AART)
Sailor/Marine ACE Registry Transcript (SMART)
Community College of the Air Force
Coast Guard Institute
