Description
The Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program aims to support institutions of higher education in developing model programs that address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students. The program encourages the creation of a single point of contact to coordinate comprehensive support services for veteran students, including establishing a veteran student support team and monitoring veteran student enrollment, persistence, and completion rates. The program also supports activities such as outreach and recruitment, supportive instructional services, assistance in obtaining student financial aid, and housing support.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Developing model programs to support veteran student success
• Coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students
• Establishing a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success on campus
• Providing a coordinator to oversee the model program
• Monitoring veteran student enrollment, persistence, and completion rates
• Developing a plan to sustain the Center of Excellence after the grant period
Applicants must submit their applications electronically through Grants.gov, and the application package should include a project narrative, budget narrative, and other required forms and attachments. The program has an estimated available funding of $9,000,000, with an estimated range of awards between $1,500,000 and $3,000,000 for a 36-month project period.