VETS in College: Services

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  • Who's Eligible? Service members and veterans with SCI and/or TBI who are:
    • 18 years of age or older
    • Interested in attending college or other postsecondary training program OR are currently enrolled
    • Able to understand the project and provide consent to participate
    • Virginia residents OR plan to become Virginia residents

  • Our Education Coaches can assist student veterans and potential student veterans with EDUCATIONAL PLANNING including but not limited to:
    • Exploring career options
    • Determining academic and career goals
    • Identifying strengths, interests, and challenges with learning

  • Student veterans and potential student veterans can receive DIRECT COACHING including but not limited to:
    • Teaching self advocacy skills
    • Requesting accommodations
    • Using technology to assist with learning
    • Establishing an academic and career support plan

  • Education coaches provide continued EDUCATIONAL MONITORING including but not limited to:
    • Evaluating academic and goals progress
    • Readjusting strategies when necessary

  • Supporting student veterans and potential student veterans only when they need/request services.