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The vision for the College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.
We are practitioners of the healing arts defining the standard for excellence in optometric education and vision care.
Our D.O. medical school is nationally ranked and recognized for a reputation of excellence in rural medicine and family healthcare. UPIKE’s osteopathy program gives you a clear path to success in the medical field.
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Student Financial Services Administration Building Room 002 (606) 218-5254 FinAid@upike.edu
Our veterans have made tremendous sacrifices for our county, its citizens and our way of life. We believe it is our privilege and duty to provide veterans the opportunity for a first-rate education and assist in any way possible. UPIKE offers scholarships and assistance to make the transition from military life to college as seamless as possible. You can learn more about available opportunities by following these links:
Applications for Chapter 30 and 33 students
22-1990 – Application for VA Education Benefits
Applications for Chapter 35 Benefits
22-5490 – New, first time Application
VA Forms bank – Search by form number or title/keyword
GI Bill® Website
Online GI Bill® Comparison Tool
VA education annual benefits are from August 1st to July 31st and based on when the term starts.
Chapter 33 students are required to verify attendance each month in order to get their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) payment. Failure to certify will delay your payment.
Please visit https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/isaksonroe/verification_of_enrollment.asp for additional information.
The University of Pikeville is a Yellow Ribbon participating school. The Yellow Ribbon Program will cover up to 10 KYCO/KYCOM students per year up to $5000/year with a matching payment from the VA.
Undergraduate and Master degree (MSW, MBA, TLP) programs’ tuition is low enough that these students will not to use the Yellow Ribbon Program. https://www.va.gov/education/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools/
The GI Bill Comparison Tool is expected to reflect participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program for the 2023-24 academic year late June or early July. School participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program for the 2023-24 academic year will not be reflected on VA’s website until then.
Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch 33)
Montgomery GI Bill® (Ch 30)
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
For questions about your VA Education Benefits, please contact a VA School Certifying official.
UPIKE strives to serve those who have served us through our veterans support services and now a newly-appointed student veteran liaison, Facilities Director Charles Atkinson.
Local veterans can now contact Charles to learn about taking the next step in their education and connecting with helpful resources.
(606) 218-5194charlesatkinson@upike.edu