Office of Veterans Affairs
Additional ULM Benefits & Resources
The ULM Office of Veterans Affairs has physical copies of various materials covering a wide array of needs for veterans and their families in Sandel Hall 308. Additional ULM benefits and digital sources are listed below:
Early Registration
ULM students who are veterans or on active duty are eligible for early course registration each semester. Any student who is a veteran or actively serving should contact the SCO to ensure they are on the list for early registration.
Deployment and Readmission for Military & Veteran Affiliated Students
The university will promptly readmit any student whose enrollment was disrupted by deployment/activation into service. The university requires the student to notify the dean of their college as soon as they are notified of the call-up.
Undergraduate students should contact the Admissions Office at 318-342-5430 for information about the readmission process. Graduate students should contact the Graduate School at 318-342-1036.
Mobilization of Military Affiliated Students
The university adheres to the Louisiana Board of Regent's Academic Affairs Policy 2.21: Uniformed Service Mobilization Policy.
Tutoring
Free tutoring is available to any ULM student through the Student Success Center. Information regarding tutoring is found at the following link: https://www.ulm.edu/studentsuccess/tutoring.html .
TRIO Programs: https://ulm.edu/research/trio/
Veterans Upward Bound: This is a tutoring service exclusively for veterans and administered by our TRIO program. TRIO also offers services exclusively for first-generation college students with veterans receiving priority in some cases.
Additional tutoring sources can be found here:Tutoring
Counseling Services: https://www.ulm.edu/counselingcenter/
ULM's Counseling Center has counselors specifically trained in PTSD, substance abuse, and emotional distress. They also offer programs, workshops, and a decompression room.
Career Development:https://www.ulm.edu/careerdevelopment/careerservices/military.html
The Career Development Office offers specialized career exploration, resume reviews, and interview training for military & veteran affiliated students.
Student Lounge:
The ULM Office of Veterans Affairs Office is working to renovate its current lounge space in Sandel Hall 241 into a premier relaxation and study space exclusively for military & veteran affiliated students.
Scholarship Information: For ULM Scholarship information, see the ULM scholarship website.
Additional Information & Resources:
VA Readjustment Counseling Services:www.vetcenter.va.gov
Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill®: www.gibill.va.gov & www.vetaffairs.la.gov
Disabled American Veterans:www.dav.org
Federal Government Job Site: www.usajobs.gov
My Army Benefits:myarmybenefits.us.army.mil
Other Veterans' Benefits:www.military.com
Resources for Military Families: www.milspouse.org
Military Educational Links: www.tutor.com/military & www.militaryscholar.org