Anneliese Dale
Anneliese is an Army dependent who currently works in the USU VRO as a Work Study. She is a stellar Air Force ROTC cadet and loves being an Aggie!
Veterans Resource Office
Support from Service to Graduation
Award Winning VRO
The Utah State University Veterans Resource Office was awarded the Business-Education Partnership Award by ACTE-PACE on 6 Feb 2026 for establishing temporary housing for homeless student veterans.
from Shalyn Drake, Utah ACTE PACE President Elect.
Our Services
We want our Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) to thrive and succeed at Utah State University. Our mission is to foster a community of support for our SMVF students, both in and out of the classroom.
Benefits Assistance
Current Students
- Class Certification Requests
- Change of Program Requests
- Receive Military Credit
- Tuition Assistance
- Other Federal and State Benefits
First-Year & Transfer Students
- Apply for GI Bill® Educational Benefits
- Change Place of Training Requests
- Apply for Residency
Prospective Students
- Why USU?
- About GI Bill® Benefits
- Searching for Schools
- Comparing Schools
- Apply for GI Bill® Educational Benefits
Support Services
Reintegration & Peer Mentoring
- Accessing VA Benefits
- Transitioning to Civilian and Student Life
- Healthcare Enrollment
- Academic Accommodations
- Trail Rides and Equine Experiences
Student Resources
- Student Veterans/Family Lounge Space
- Tutoring
- Work Study
- Additional Resources
Deployments & Notification of Leave
- Submit a Notification of Leave
- Defer Enrollment
- Return Checklist
- FAQs
Our Mission
The Veterans Resource Office (VRO) provides Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) with the highest level of support as they pursue their academic, career, and personal goals at Utah State University. Through assistance, education, outreach, and peer support, we provide access to available resources on campus, through federal and state Veterans Affairs programs, and in the community.
View a welcome message from USU President Cantwell and VRO Executive Director Andy Allen.
Learn MoreOur People
Caleb Larsen
Caleb currently serves in Army and attends USU as a ROTC cadet.
Claire Elise Bernards
Claire is an Air Force dependent and the most exotic places she has lived in are Abu Dhabi, UAE and Cairo, Egypt.
Justin Cullumber
Justin hometown is Hollister, California. He is from Savannah, Georgia. He is an active duty veteran and reserves service member in the Army.
News & Events
Veterans Resource Office at Utah State University to Honor Veterans With Commemorative Events
USU’s Veterans Resource Office, in conjunction with several campus partners, is supporting a series of events in November to honor and support members of the USU community who have served.
USU Teams With USA Project Valor to Provide Veterans Housing in Cache Valley
In an effort to support student-Veterans transitioning from military to academic life, USU’s Veterans Resource Office is teaming up with Cache Valley entrepreneur Nathan Ruben and USA Project Valor to open a dedicated student-Veteran housing complex in Hy...
Spring 2025: Success in Service
Utah State University’s Veterans Resource Office proudly celebrated another milestone as 300 graduates, spanning from certificate earners to PhD recipients, were recognized. This special event marked the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, an...
Coin of Excellence Awarded to Utah State Staff and Students
USU Veterans Resource Office hosted an awards ceremony for several students and staff members in the TSC to award individuals with a Coin of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions to this year’s Veterans Day celebrations.
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.