Frequently Asked Questions

Apply through the university's standard undergraduate or graduate admissions portal - click here

Yes - $0.

Yes, if you are active-duty military or a veteran, submitting your JST can help you receive credit for prior military training.  JST can be requested through https://jst.doded.mil

Readmission Policy for Service Members

Kentucky State University (KSU) is committed to supporting students who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. In accordance with federal regulations and the Federal Student Aid Handbook, KSU ensures the following for service members who must suspend their studies due to military service:

Eligibility for Readmission

• Students who are called to active duty for more than 30 consecutive days are eligible for readmission.
• Readmission applies to the same academic program or a similar program if the original is no longer offered.

Academic Status

• Students will be readmitted with the same academic standing, credits earned, and progress toward their degree as when they left.

Tuition and Fees

• Students will be charged the same tuition and fees as when they left, unless there have been across-the-board increases for all students.

Program Changes

• If program requirements have changed, KSU will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the student and ensure timely completion of the degree.

No Penalty

• No reapplication fees or penalties will be assessed for readmission following military service.

How to Request Readmission

• Students should notify the Office of the Registrar as soon as possible and provide documentation of military service orders.

For questions or assistance, please contact: Office of Military and Veteran Affairs (OMVA)

Yes. Next Steps: 

1. Email Everett Bracken, Director of Military and Veteran Affairs, at everett.bracken@kysu.edu 
2. Explain that you've been accepted but are currently deployed and ask to defer your admission to the next semester.
3. Provide your acceptance details (student CWID, program, and original start term) and deployment documentation.

Typically, we will ask for a copy of your DD-214, military ID, military orders or a Statement of Service. A current Leave and Earning Statement (LES) may also be a valid option for verifying status.

You must notify our office immediately.  The VA may require repayment for the portion of tuition and housing allowance affected depending on the situation.

Due to FERPA regulations, we are not allowed to discuss personal/academic information with anybody other than the student themselves if they are over the age of 18.  If a student wishes to have a parent speak on their behalf, they will have to fill specific forms for permission.  Located here - click here.

Yes.  We support dependents using transferred benefits (e.g., Chapter 35 and Fry Scholarship) and offer referrals to campus services. 

You can request a new copy of your DD-214 at this link: click here.

Yes. Complete the Military Student Services Enrollment Reporting Form - click here

Yes – for GI Bill and Chapter 35 users.  Instructions on how to verify are located here: Verify Your School Enrollment | Veterans Affairs 

No, you do not.  You must notify our office immediately.  The VA may require repayment for the portion of tuition and housing allowance affected depending on the situation.

Maybe.  It depends on the amount of credits the student is taking and whether the person is an undergraduate or a graduate level student.  Contact the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs for more specifics.