Veteran Information

Ottawa University has three Veterans Representatives (also known as School Certifying Officials - SCO). SCO’s are physically located in Surprise, AZ; Ottawa, KS; and Brookfield, WI. These representatives serve as a liaison for those students who are eligible to receive Veteran’s benefits. Students who are eligible for Veterans benefits should contact their Veterans Representative for an application and procedures.

Any time a schedule change is made, it is the student’s responsibility to immediately notify the Veterans Representative of the change. Schedule changes include adding courses, dropping courses, or withdrawing from the university.

‘‘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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."

This innovative tool makes it easier to research colleges and employers providing training under the GI Bill®. It displays median borrowing amounts, graduation rates, and loan-default rates by school and indicates whether or not the school participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program or has agreed to adhere to the Principles of Excellence. Further, the tool allows Veterans, Service members, their spouses, and dependents to estimate the amount of funding they may receive under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

The GI Bill® Feedback Tool is a centralized online reporting system that allows Veterans, Service members, and eligible dependents to report negative experiences with educational institutions. VA serves as the intermediary to resolve complaints between the student and school. Submitted complaints may be reviewed by state and Federal law enforcement agencies including the Department of Justice. Students may submit feedback on their educational institution by visiting www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/feedback.asp.

The Department of Veterans Affairs most popular publication, the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors booklet provides brief descriptions of VA programs and benefits, including compensation and pension benefits, health care, memorial and burial benefits, facility phone numbers and addresses, and more.

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Arizona

Mr. Mark Ortiz
Associate Registrar

15950 N. Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, AZ 85374

mark.ortiz@ottawa.edu
602-749-5154

Kansas and Online

Dr. Julie McAdoo
Assistant Dean for Academic Development

1001 S. Cedar Street
Ottawa, KS 66067

julie.mcadoo@ottawa.edu
785-248-2512

Wisconsin

Mr. Brian Patterson
Director of Wisconsin Campus Operations

245 S. Executive Drive, Suite 340
Brookfield, WI 53005

brian.patterson@ottawa.edu
262-785-5106

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Ottawa University adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill^® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA. Ottawa University will not:

Prevent the student’s enrollment;
Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
Provide a written request to be certified;
Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies

GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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