CAPT Phil H. Bucklew Veteran and Military Family Center
Support, Resources and Community for Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students
The CAPT Phil H. Bucklew Veteran and Military Family Center provides personalized, world-class services to enhance the educational experiences of veterans, service members and their families. We’re here for you, ready to answer your questions and lead you through the process of enrollment — until you’re ready to march across our stage to graduation.
Read more to find out what makes Xavier one of the top universities in the nation for veteran and military affiliated students.
Why Xavier
Xavier University is nationally recognized for their support for veteran and military affiliated students. Veteran and military affiliated students at Xavier benefit from modern facilities, dedicated advising, career counseling services, a mentorship program and more.
Why Attend Xavier as a Veteran or Military Affiliated Student
Application Process
Xavier University offers both an Early Action and a Regular Decision deadline for undergraduate admission.
Application Process OverviewUndergraduate Admission
Graduate Admission
Frequently Asked Questions
Read through our frequently asked questions to get more insight into services and resources offered by the Veteran and Military Family Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virtual Veteran and Military Family Center
The Virtual Veteran and Military Family Center connects students to a catalog of online resources for Xavier University’s veteran and military-affiliated students.
Virtual Veteran and Military Family Center
Support the Veteran and Military Family Center
Thanks to generous alumni and friends, Xavier is making a difference in a world that calls us to do more. Support veteran students by making a gift to the Center. Choose the amount then search 'veteran' in the gift designation section.
Make a Gift to the CenterVeteran and Military Family Center
Welcome Home. The Veteran and Military Family Center’s mission is to provide personalized, world-class support to enhance the educational experience of Student Veterans and military-connected students that results in unconditional success in the classroom and beyond.
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon program is a benefit that works in conjunction with the Post 9/11 GI Bill® to help cover any tuition-related costs that exceed the private school maximum paid by the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site
Organizational Leadership
The B.A. in Organizational Leadership is designed for adult students who want to prepare for leadership positions in organizational settings. This program is a great way for Veterans to build upon skills gained while serving in the military.
Student Veteran Stats
Success in the classroom and beyond.
Supporting Veterans Since 1831
Receive up to 100% tuition. Covered at undergraduate and graduate levels because we are a Yellow Ribbon Program participating school. Ranked No. 3 in the Midwest as one of the best colleges for Veterans.
