College Student Veterans with Disabilities

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

Getting Started in College

Check out the VA Campus Toolkit for common resources you can find at your college or university
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 104 campuses around the country
Military.com published "What should veterans look for in colleges with programs for veterans?" NCSSD also has resources for exploring and comparing disability services offices.
The Wounded Warrior Project provides educational services to members and 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.

Scholarships for veterans with disabilities
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

PTSD Treatment Decision Guide from the VA
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 US. The issue is free to download