College Student Veterans with Disabilities

Getting Started in College

Student Veterans of America ensure today’s and tomorrow’s veterans are supported in their transition to education and employment. Search for "disabilities" to find specific information.
VetSuccess on Campus is a federal program that works with Vocational Rehabilitation to help veterans transition from military service to college; it's available on 94 campuses around the country

What should veterans look for in colleges with programs for veterans? Military.com published information, and we also recommend you take a look at the NCCSD resources for exploring and comparing disability services offices, as well

The Wounded Warrior Project provides educational services to members -- 33% of those involved in the WWP are in college

Get information about transferring college credits you may have earned from other campuses, or during your active duty

Do you or your family need immediate assistance with a crisis of any kind? Contact the Veterans crisis line -- there are accessible options to call, text, chat online, or use a TTY, or look at our list of hotlines and crisis resources

Dependents of disabled veterans may be eligible for assistance with funding college and training programs, like apprenticeships; the US Department of Veterans Affairs has more information

Military Veteran Benefit Options information for all ages from the National Council on Aging

The VA's National Center for PTSD - handouts, posters and flyers that you can use to raise PTSD awareness

Online self-help courses to help you and your family cope with PTSD and related problems

Make the Connection shares stories from vets, and can connect you to information about disabilities, local VA resources, and treatment centers for PTSD and other conditions

Hearing help Information and services for Veterans and Understanding hearing loss from HLAA

If you want to use your education to start your own business or explore entrepreneur options, check out the list of resources at the US Department of Veterans Affairs
The Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability has a special issue on veterans with disabilities in higher education, including an article about how veterans have shaped disability services in colleges across the U.S.; the issue is free to download
Legal Finders offers a guide for disabled veterans with information about rights, services, accommodations and resources