Office of
Student Veteran Support Services

Student Veteran Support Services

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We are dedicated to helping military-affiliated students thrive on campus and in the community through student programming and services.

UMKC Named a Military Friendly® Gold University 

Third year in a row UMKC has achieved gold status

Our commitment to helping student veterans find success and connect them to resources that support their transition into the workforce has earned us a Military Friendly® Gold Status for Veterans three years in a row.

Badge for Military Friendly school '25-'26

Student Veteran Finds Support Community at UMKC

"Building relationships with people who have gone through similar struggles and successes can lead to strong and lasting connections, essentially becoming a second family."

Aijalon Edwards

Psychology
Aijalon's story
Read more veterans' success stories

Need a Place to Relax and Find Resources?

Located on the third floor of the Student Union, the At Ease Zone provides military-affiliated students a place to study, socialize and connect with each other. Our staff can provide information for both on- and off-campus resources, as well as information related to educational benefits. 

Hours

Monday–Friday
8.30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Location

Student Union, Room 310
5100 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64110