Military and Veterans

Military students salute while in uniform at a ceremony on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Service members have helped us in many ways, now let us help you!

Southeast Missouri State University takes great strides in assuring military members and their families can find a home here at Southeast. No matter how long it has been since you were last in school, it’s never too late to get a college education and SEMO is the place to do it. Explore our tuition/scholarship options for military families and find a program that fits your interests. Our military support services are here to help you reach your potential. 

Resources for our Veterans

  • Show-Me Gold students look at notes while studying at a table.

    Academic Support

    Needing course assistance but worried about how you will pay for it? Southeast offers free tutoring services to all students. Each student also has an entire support team they can access and lean on in SupportNET.  If you would rather explore tutoring options outside the University, the VA offers various support opportunities for veterans to access off-campus tutoring services.

  • A career services staffer speaks with a student while reviewing a resume.

    Career Support

    Struggling to decide on your career path or trying to just figure out the right words to put in a cover letter? The career support services at SEMO are the one-stop-shop for Southeast students in search of career advice. Our Career Services team can help you get that edge over your competition to reach the job you’ve always wanted.

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    Health and Wellness

    There’s nothing more important than looking after your own personal health. Southeast highly values the health of all SEMO students which is why we offer many different types of wellness services to our students. Contact our Center for Behavioral Health and Accessibility for counselling and disability assistance.

Adult Learners

Not everyone starts college right after high school, and it’s never too late to get started. Southeast offers many different services to support our adult learners obtain their degree in a way that works best for them.
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Student Checklist

  1. Apply for Admission to the University 
  2. Register for Classes
  3. GI Bill®
    1. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about the education benefits offered by the VA is available.
  4. FAFSA 
    1. The free application for FAFSA can be completed online
  5. Other Veterans’ Financial Options
  6. Speak with Accessibility Services if needed
    1. Accessibility Services is located in Crisp Hall, 201-202
    2. Student veterans who received a disability rating from the military and/or the Veterans Administration (VA) to address barriers to learning which may be experienced as a result of a disability. 
    3. For more information, contact Accessibility Services at (573) 651-5927, via email at as@semo.edu
  7. Apply for Scholarships 

Student Veterans Organization

Looking for that support system that you had while serving in the Armed Forces? Miss that feeling that someone always had your back? Then the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) may be just the thing you’re looking for! The SVO is an organization whose goal is to ultimately bring Veterans and Service Members together and provide a support system, while still giving back to the community and having fun. The organization is composed of Veterans, current Service Members, spouses, dependents, and civilian supporters that recognize and acknowledge the need for a communal support group for this unique population.
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Partners

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Office of Military and Veteran Services: Serving Those Who Serve
Southeast Missouri State University Show-Me Gold
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U.S. Air Force ROTC

Community Resources

American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pershing Medical Center
Disabled American Veterans
Find a VA Medical Facility
VA Mental Health
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Red Cross: Southeast MO Chapter
Missouri Veterans Commission

Our students who serve

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Military students attend a September 11 ceremony in dress uniforms.
A military student speaks with a peer inside a residence hall room.
U.S. Air Force ROTC students walk across campus while in uniform.
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Veterans, active-duty personnel, and dependents share their experiences with Southeast Missouri State University and the Office of Military and Veterans Services.

Credtit for Prior Learning

The CPL is a way that SEMO gives academic credit to students with prior professional experience. Ways to earn credit include portfolios, certifications, and prior experience such as military. See if you can earn credits for the experience you already have.
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Military and Veterans

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Location

Office

University Center 302

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 1150
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701