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Veteran Student Resources

OU Green Zone

OU Green Zone is a network of faculty and staff who volunteer to take the extra step to provide assistance for those students who serve or have served our country. Each Green Zone member is a qualified expert in their specified area and will advise and guide you with questions relating to their area. Due to the nature of specificity included in some military benefits, you may need to reach out to a combination of people from academics and student services.

Green Zone Contacts

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Maria Esparza

Senior Coordinator

maria-esparza@ouhsc.edu

Health Sciences Recruitment & Admissions

veterans@ouhsc.edu


Published Tuesday, April 27, 2021 @ 9:54 AM

Tillman Scholars Program

The Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships - building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others.  We are pleased to announce the opening of the annual application process for the Tillman Scholarship, which covers direct study-related expenses, including tuition and fees, books and living stipend, for eligible service members, veterans or military spouses who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degrees as a full-time student at a public or private institutions. 


Tillman Scholars Program

Published Tuesday, April 27, 2021 @ 9:33 AM

Veterans & Military Alliance

VMA is a student group dedicated to the support of veteran students at OUHSC.


Veterans & Military Alliance

Published Tuesday, April 27, 2021 @ 9:28 AM

SALUTE Honors Society

OUHSC is now a Chapter of the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society! This prestigious organization was founded in 2009 by the Colorado State University’s Veterans Office thanks to a grant paid by the American Council of Education and Walmart Foundation. We are one of more than 230 chapters of the society that acknowledges the academic achievement of veterans bettering themselves through the pursuit of knowledge.

 

The foundation blocks of SALUTE are Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, and Excellence.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate veteran or currently serving students who are enrolled for the current term, have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework, and earned a 3.00 GPA or higher; AND, Graduate/Professional veteran or currently serving students who are enrolled for the current term, who have completed at least 9 credit hours of coursework, and earned a 3.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.

The undergraduate GPA tiers are broken down according to the following:

  • Alpha Tier GPA: 3.75 - 4.00
  • Bravo Tier GPA: 3.50 - 3.74
  • Charlie Tier GPA: 3.25 - 3.49
  • Delta Tier GPA: 3.00 - 3.24    

Graduate students will be classified as "SALUTE Gold Members."

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Complete the Membership Application Form;
  • Submit an unofficial transcript;
  • Send a copy of your DD-214 with HONORABLE discharge, or current active/drilling orders;
  • $35 lifetime membership fee.  

 

DEADLINES

  • Spring: March 1
  • Summer: July 1
  • Fall: October 1  

 

BENEFITS

  • A certificate and military-style challenge coin commemorating membership in SALUTE;
  • Eligible to compete for national scholarships;
  • Enhance your resume with formal academic acknowledgement and engage in local leadership positions;
  • Opportunities to network as well as receive and give assistance to fellow student veterans;
  • Wear SALUTE Honors regalia to demonstrate academic success as a veteran during graduation ceremonies.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society is proud to introduce our national scholarship program. The purpose is to provide financial assistance to Veterans or service members who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or certification at accredited institutions. The scholarship monies are inclusive of educational expenses, and if an applicant receives federal aid, their award package from the institution may be adjusted.  

 

For more information, please visit www.salute.colostate.edu/home or contact veterans@ouhsc.edu


SALUTE Honors Society

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Maria Esparza, MSW

Senior Coordinator

Health Sciences Student Affairs