U.S. Military/Veterans on Campus

Veterans of the Marion Campus and the Veterans’ Lounge

The Veterans of Marion Campus is a student organization for Ohio State and Marion Technical College (MTC) students. The organization plans activities and events for members of the group, as well as the campus community. If you would like to be involved with the Veterans of the Marion Campus, please contact Leslie Beary (contact information below)

The Veterans’ Lounge is located in the Library Classroom Building, room 105S (beside the Harding Thomas Room on the second floor). It is available to both Ohio State military and veteran students and their families during hours of operation for the Library. The lounge is locked with a keypad for veteran use only; please contact Leslie Beary for access. The lounge provides comfortable seating, free computer and printing capabilities, study areas, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and coffee maker.

Financial Aid

In order for military-connected students to maximize financial aid options, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form every year by the February 1 priority deadline. If you have questions or concerns, please see the financial aid section of this book on pages 34–35 or contact the financial aid office. Military-connected students with questions about VA educational benefits, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship, the GI Bill, or other military–connected benefits, are encouraged to contact the financial aid office on the Marion Campus at 740–725–6125 or the Military and Veterans Services office at 614–247–VETS (8387) or milvets@osu.edu on the Columbus campus.

Priority Scheduling

Veterans, Active-Duty service members, National Guardsmen, and Reservists are eligible to receive a Priority Scheduling Rank 4 course enrollment appointment through Ohio State. To confirm that you have been assigned this enrollment appointment, please email your Academic Advisor or milvets@osu.edu so that someone can double check your status in your Buckeye Link account. Please refer to the Registrar’s website for the most up–to–date Enrollment Appointment information: registrar.osu.edu/registration Check the Important Dates and Deadlines in the front of this book for more information.

Military Deployment – Call to Active Duty

Students who are serving in the military and who are called to Active Duty during the semester should work with their Academic Advisor to withdraw from all classes. They should provide a copy of their military orders to their Academic Advisor and work with the advisor to conduct a retroactive withdraw at the 100% refund of tuition and fees. Please note that withdrawing from classes may impact other, non-military-connected, financial aid. Additionally, students should email milvets@osu.edu once withdrawal paperwork has been approved, in order to stay in compliance with military-connected benefit policies. Once Active Duty service has been completed, students should contact their Academic Advising Office to re-enroll. Students should contact milvets@osu.edu or call 614-247-VETS (8387) to confirm that all the necessary steps have been taken. For a review of steps to take when you learn of your deployment, visit the Military Call to Active Duty web page: registrar.osu.edu/policies/militarycall.asp#Withdrawal

U.S. Military/Veterans on Campus: Leslie Beary, MSW, LISW-S Eric Bailey

200A Maynard Hall

Military and Veterans Student Advocate 740–725–6349 bailey.1768@osu.edu beary.4@osu.edu