Veterans Resources for College Success – Article by the Social Work Education Center. Read the full post.
“Veterans…here are some tips and resources to help you get in to college, stay in, and finish strong while avoiding common pitfalls that many new student veterans face.
General Resources
VA Education and Training Benefits
This official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website provides comprehensive information on education and training benefits available to Veterans, service members, and eligible dependents. It includes details on the GI Bill®, eligibility requirements, benefit comparison tools, application instructions, housing allowances, and resources for vocational training, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
Veterans Upward Bound Program
This page explains the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, a federally funded TRIO initiative designed to help low-income and first-generation Veterans prepare for postsecondary education. Services include academic instruction, tutoring, counseling, college preparation, and assistance with navigating admissions and financial aid.
Student Veterans of America
The Student Veterans of America website serves as a national advocacy and support hub for student Veterans. It provides leadership development, research, policy advocacy, scholarships, and resources for campus-based student veteran organizations, aiming to improve educational outcomes and career readiness for Veterans.
Post-9/11 GI Bill Overview
This Military.com resource offers an accessible overview of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, explaining eligibility, tuition coverage, housing allowances, book stipends, and benefit transfer options. It is designed to help service members and Veterans understand how the benefit works and how to maximize its value.
Reserve Educational Assistance Program
This page from the National Veterans Foundation explains the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), which provided education benefits to members of the Reserve and National Guard who were activated in support of contingency operations. It includes historical context, eligibility information, and how REAP differs from other GI Bill programs.
Warrior-Scholar Project
The Warrior-Scholar Project website describes an academic enrichment program that prepares enlisted Veterans for success at selective colleges and universities. The program offers immersive college-level coursework, academic skill development, and mentorship to support Veterans transitioning from military service to higher education.
Service 2 School
Service to School is a nonprofit organization that provides free, personalized admissions counseling for Veterans and service members applying to undergraduate and graduate programs. The website outlines mentorship opportunities, application support, and guidance aimed at helping Veterans gain admission to top colleges and universities.
The Posse Veterans Program
This page details the Posse Veterans Program, an initiative that places small, supportive cohorts (“posses”) of Veterans into partner colleges and universities. The program emphasizes leadership development, academic success, and community support to improve retention and graduation rates among student Veterans.
VetSuccess on Campus
The VetSuccess on Campus website explains a VA program that places Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors directly on college campuses. VSOC provides academic and career counseling, disability support, benefit navigation, and coordination with campus services to help student Veterans succeed academically and professionally.
Yellow Ribbon Program
This official VA page explains the Yellow Ribbon Program, which helps cover tuition and fees that exceed the Post-9/11 GI Bill cap at private, out-of-state, or graduate schools. It describes eligibility requirements, participating institutions, and how cost-sharing between schools and the VA reduces out-of-pocket expenses for Veterans.”
