Reauthorizing Grants to Establish and Improve Student Veteran Support Centers.
This law reauthorizes and enhances a federal grant program designed to help colleges and universities establish and operate Student Veteran Centers. The goal is to provide veterans and their families with dedicated spaces and comprehensive support, including mental health counseling and assistance transitioning from military to academic and civilian life. This ensures veterans, who often face unique challenges, receive the necessary tools to complete their education successfully.
Key points
Colleges can receive up to $500,000 over four years to create or maintain specialized Student Veteran Centers (SVCs) that serve as a central point of contact.
SVCs must offer comprehensive services, including credit transfer assistance, benefits counseling, and mental health support for veterans and their spouses/children.
Priority for grants is given to institutions that hire veterans as staff and provide separate orientation programs tailored for student veterans to ease their transition.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6358
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
Process start date: 2025-12-02