Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Please select from the topics below for more information about resources for military and veterans.
University Resources
Student Life
Your resource to access all of the resources available to Mines students on campus, related to everything from clubs, advising, recreation, athletics, health & wellness, and more.
Center for Advising and Academic Support (CASA)
Learn more about advising and academic support at Mines and Meet your CASA advisor.
Career Center
Supporting Mines students and recent graduates in reaching their career path goals by serving as the bridge between employers and students.
Health & Wellness
Supporting Mines students and employees in leading a healthy, balanced, and connected life. Resources include Counseling Center, Dental Clinic, Student Health Center, Student Wellness Promotion, Student Health Insurance, and the Student Recreation Center.
- Student Outreach & Support at Mines provides assistance to help access and find solutions for managing difficult situations.
CSM Disability Support Services (DSS)
The Disability Support Services staff works with qualified undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to manage the impact of their disability on learning and living at Mines.
Residence Life & Housing
Residence Life & Housing provides resources about on-campus housing, meal plans, and living communities.
Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership (SAIL)
The SAIL office helps cultivate a uniquely Mines signature student experience through endless involvement and leadership opportunities. Visit to find ways to get involved with campus organizations and events like Homecoming, E-Days, Friends & Family Weekends, and the Celebration of Mines!
- Mines Veterans Alliance – CSM Chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Programs
The Colorado School of Mines Department of Military Science offers Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC Programs:
- Army ROTC (Military Science)
- Air Force ROTC (Aerospace Studies)
- Contact us at rotc@mines.edu or 303-273-3380
Federal & State Resources
US Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
VA GI Bill® Web Site – www.gibill.va.gov
888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
M-F 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT
- Ask VA (AVA)
- Apply for Benefits
- VA/DoD eBenefits
- Instructions for Monthly Enrollment for Chapter 33 Benefits
- Montgomery GI Bill® (WAVE) Enrollment Verification
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
- GI Bill® Comparison Tool
- WEAMS Institution Search Tool
Federal Tuition Assistance
Each individual branch of the U.S. Armed Forces establishes service specific criteria to manage Tuition Assistance (TA) through the Department of Defense (DoD) for service members. In general, eligible active-duty service members can receive TA at a rate of $250 per semester hour cap with an annual ceiling of $4,500. For Service specific TA policies and procedures, visit the voluntary education websites below:
Army TA Instructions | ArmyIgnitED Portal
Marine Corps TA Instructions | WebTA Portal
Navy TA Instructions | MyNavy Education Portal
Air Force TA Instructions | Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) Portal
Coast Guard TA Instructions | Education & Training Quota Management Command (ETQC) Portal
- For TA billing and payment questions, please contact Bursar: bursar@mines.edu
- For Grade and Program questions, please contact Registrar: veterans@mines.edu
State Tuition Assistance
US Department of Labor
Local Resources
Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Jefferson County Workforce Center for Veterans
3500 Illinois St, Suite 1600
Golden, CO 80401
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
American Legion
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street, Golden CO 80401
303-279-6200
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Post 4171
15625 W. 10th Ave, Golden CO 80401
303-279-2119
American Military Family
P.O. Box 238
Firestone, CO 80520
484-544-3211 ***VETERAN GY6 CALLS ONLY***
720-634-5098 ***LICENSE PLATE***
Email: QRF@amf100.org
Call Vets4Warriors 24/7 Veterans Peer Support
You Are NEVER Alone — A Veteran is Ready to Take Your Call: 1-855-838-8255
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Contact Us
Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
Veterans Services
Registrar's Office
Student Center E280
1200 16th Street
Golden, CO 80401
P: 303-273-3200
F: 303-384-2253