Colleges could receive grants for centers serving student veterans

The Education Secretary would award grants to eligible colleges or groups of colleges if Congress provides funding. Applicants must enroll a significant number or share of veterans, active-duty members, or reservists, compared with similar colleges. Applicants must show how they would keep their centers operating after the grant ends. Grants depend on Congress providing money; the bill authorizes funding but does not itself provide it.

Colleges receiving grants would have to provide dedicated campus space and a central office for student veteran support. Centers would serve student veterans, active-duty members, and reservists. Meeting space would also welcome their families and community veterans. These requirements apply to centers supported by grants, which depend on Congress providing funding. Staff must include veterans and at least one full-time employee or volunteer trained as a veterans’ benefits counselor.