Veterans Resource and Support Center Staff
Phone: 435-865-8477
Email: veterans@suu.edu
Office Location: Sharwan Smith Center, Suite 176
Mailing Address:
SUU Veterans Resource and Support Center
Sharwan Smith Student Center, Suite 176
351 W University Blvd
Cedar City, Utah 84720
We provide resources and support to all prospective and current SUU military-connected students, even if you are not using VA Education Benefits. You can schedule a phone call appointment and we will be happy to provide assistance with any questions you may have.
Future/Incoming Students: We encourage you to visit our Getting Started page. It will help answer the majority of questions for utilizing VA Education Benefits without requiring a meeting with our staff. Otherwise please schedule below.
Veterans Resource and Support Center Staff
If you require individualized assistance from one of our staff members, please open each person's information to ensure you schedule with the one who specializes in your area(s) of concern.
Jeffrey Hunt
Director
- Provides assistance with State and Federal benefits
- State Tuition Waiver (STW), State Tuition Assistance (STA), Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)
- Veteran Gap Program (VetGap)
- Complaints or issues
Amy Kemp
Veteran Success Specialist
- Provides mentorship within the Military Connected Mentor Program
- Assist students with resources and support for academics, finances, employment, basic needs, and mental health
- Referrals for VA Healthcare/mental health assistance
Max Reed
Senior School Certifying Official
- Provides assistance with VA Education Benefit eligibility, documentation, certification, and degree applicability for the following chapters:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
- Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31)
- Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
- Help troubleshooting issues related to VA payments, housing allowances, and enrollment status (adds, drops, withdrawals)
Jolee Arnold
Senior School Certifying Official
- Transcript articulation for time in-service
- DD214 credits
- Joint Service Transcript credits for degree applicability
- Re-evaluations for degree requirements and changes
- Can assist with ordering military transcripts (except Airforce)
Location
The Veterans Center and the Veterans Lounge are both located inside the Sharwan Smith Student Center.
