More than 140 veterans currently study at Saint Louis University. We are committed to helping you succeed here by connecting you to benefits, resources and our community.
Accessing Your Military Education Benefits
The Office of the University Registrar acts as a liaison between SLU veterans and the . While you will apply for benefits through the VA, the registrar鈥檚 office can help you with paperwork, procedures and certification of enrollment.
All veterans and their dependents must provide their own Certificate of Eligibility and complete a Veterans Benefits Registration Form for each term they wish to receive benefits. Contact Leonard Dollenga at 314-977-2267 or leonard.dollenga@slu.edu to receive a Veterans Benefits Registration Form.
Eligibility and payment questions should be directed to the Department of Veterans
Affairs regional office at:
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 66830
St. Louis, MO 63166-6830
1-888-442-4551
A copy of the application will be accepted until the Certificate of Eligibility is received.
The School for Professional Studies offers some scholarship opportunities to qualified undergraduate students, as well as merit-based scholarships. The Office of Student Financial Services offers a range of financial aid programs including: need-based grants, loan programs, work opportunities and merit-based scholarships for eligible students at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
provides additional financial aid, beyond the costs covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill庐, to eligible veterans attending a participating institution of higher education. At SLU, this could be up to 50 percent of remaining tuition costs for up to 85 veterans.
*GI Bill庐 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
SLU鈥檚 Student Health Center provides medical treatment, outpatient services and a
variety of educational programs for all Saint Louis University full-time, part-time
and graduate students.
The Office of Student Health Care Services is located in Marchetti Tower East at 3518
Laclede Ave. Call 314-977-2323 to make an appointment.
SLU鈥檚 campus is close to many resources for veterans including multiple medical facilities:
VA Medical Center: John Cochran Division
915 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: 314-652-4100
VA Medical Center: Jefferson Barracks Division
1 Jefferson Barracks Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63125
Phone: 314-652-4100
St. Charles Clinic
844 Waterbury Falls Dr.
O'Fallon, MO 63368
Phone: 800-228-5459 ext. 56988
Veterans Benefits Administration
VA Central Area Office
Robert A. Young Federal Building
1222 Spruce St., Suite 3309
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 800-827-1000
St. Louis Regional Benefit Office-Veterans Affairs Department
400 South, 18th St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 800-827-1000
National Personnel Records Center
1 Archives Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63138
Phone: 314-801-0800
Website:
National Cemetery
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
2900 Sheridan Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
Phone: 314-845-8320