Military and Veteran Services
University of Idaho supports veterans, current active and part-time military service members and their dependents in achieving educational goals with the assistance of Veterans Administration (VA) and other military benefits.
Get help applying for VA education benefits. Our office can help you:
- Submit VA education applications.
- Verify enrollment to the VA each semester to receive GI Bill® payments.
- Answer questions regarding other VA education benefits.
- Provide referral for other VA and/or U of I resources.
- Assist with U of I policy if you are called to active duty.
Learn more about how to utilize your military or veteran benefits at U of I
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Use your GI Bill® benefits to invest in your future
Since 1944, the GI Bill® has helped Veterans, active‑duty service members and their families pay for college or job training — making education more affordable and opening doors to new career paths.
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Contact us
Email the Military and Veteran Services Office at veterans@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-7989.
Meet our people
Matthew Barber
Military and veteran's coordinator, SCO
208-885-7989
mjbarber@uidaho.edu
Billy R. Reeves II
Assistant director, Military and Veteran Services
208-885-7979
breeves@uidaho.edu
Jason M. Nierman
Director, Military and Veterans Services
208-885-6229
jnierman@uidaho.edu
Support our students
Your gift directly improves the lives of veterans at University of Idaho — from scholarships to campus resources. Choose the Military/Veteran Student Services category.