This article was originally published November 6, 2023, and was updated April 27, 2026, to reflect the most recent information.
Deciding the next step in your career or education after serving in the military can be challenging. At ĢƵ (ĢƵ), we are dedicated to helping our students in the military and veterans advance their education through a variety of resources and services and prepare for their career.
What Is Veteran Readiness and Employment?
, also known as Chapter 31, is an employment-oriented Veterans Affairs (VA) program for transitioning servicemembers and veterans who have a service-connected disability. These benefits make it possible for veterans to attend college or vocational training and prepare for jobs and careers that fit their goals.
Veterans can apply for services by completing the 28-1900 form. After completing the form, an invitation to attend the VR&E orientation will be sent and veterans will have the opportunity to meet with a vocational rehabilitation counselor (VRC) after the orientation.
In addition to VR&E benefits, veterans can access other employment opportunities, including program, , and , all offered through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
How Does ĢƵ Help Veterans?
ĢƵ is proud to provide support to our student veterans as they transition from military to civilian life, and we are there for them every step of the way.
“The support and services we provide to veterans at ĢƵ are all-encompassing. From the point of inquiry all the way up to graduation, our students are provided individualized advising and support by whatever measure works best for them,” says Kelly Grooms, assistant director of veterans initiatives at ĢƵ. “Our team is available on site at specific locations, by phone, email or on the spot or scheduled virtual appointments.”
Student veterans can access education benefits and make their degree at ĢƵ more affordable by earning credit for their prior experiences or through scholarship opportunities. ĢƵ offers credit for military education and training, which can help students fast-track their degree and save money. We also help students get credit for the stripes they’ve earned through credit for military rank, where enlisted servicemembers and veterans can earn up to 12 total credits towards select courses for their military rank and service.
ĢƵ also has designated military and veterans scholarships, which are awarded based on merit, military affiliation, financial need, and other considerations. ĢƵ offers several scholarships to veterans along with Workshop Wednesdays, which discusses employment opportunities that are available to veterans within their trained skill set.
The Veterans Assistance Fund is designed to help students in the military and veterans enrolled at ĢƵ cover costs related to their education, and ĢƵ also offers additional scholarships through the Veterans Initiatives Office and the Student Veteran of the Year award.
“At ĢƵ, we have a dedicated team of certifying officials ensuring that veterans receive their endowment in a timely manner as well as financial resources and scholarships when education benefits are not available,” says Grooms. “ĢƵ is consistently ranked as a top ‘Best For Vets’ online university by Military Times.”
What Is VetSuccess?
ĢƵ is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs participant in VetSuccess on Campus, a program that helps veterans transition from military service to college and beyond.
Only 103 other colleges in the United States offer VetSuccess, and ĢƵ is one of only four other universities that is assigned two VA representatives so student veterans can receive the support they need.
“The VetSuccess on Campus program can be seen as a way to ‘skip the line’ and speak directly to a VA representative that is assigned to work with ĢƵ students,” says Grooms. “Students are able to get answers quickly with the confidence knowing the representative works exclusively with ĢƵ.”
How Does ĢƵ Help Students Look for Employment Opportunities?
For more than 75 years, ĢƵ has served military students and their families by helping them find opportunities to begin their next success. Today, we enroll more than 60,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members. ĢƵ provides our students and graduates with lifetime career services at no additional cost.
“ĢƵ's career services offers veterans the assistance with translating their military experience into real-world examples,” says Grooms. “Additionally, the career services department offers veterans access to resources to assist with interview prep, resume writing, and networking.”
Student veterans can find resources regarding advising, networking, and events through the Vessey Virtual Student Union. ĢƵ also offers a One2One Mentorship program, which provides individualized support to veterans and servicemembers. Students looking for networking opportunities can also join ĢƵ’s Alumni LinkedIn network, which has over 10,000 members, or one of ĢƵ’s many student organizations.
“We offer the opportunity for veteran students to join our chapters for national organizations such as the SALUTE National Honor Society and Student Veterans of America,” says Grooms. “In addition, there is a virtual student union specifically for military connected students along with social media pages exclusive for military connected students.”
ĢƵ has more than 175 locations throughout the USA, , and , and many have military education coordinators on military bases so you can meet them in person. Our military education coordinators help connect students with many other resources that are offered. ĢƵ’s Community Connect program matches students and alumni looking for career advice or mentorship with ĢƵ alumni and industry professionals in the field.
We thank our veterans for their service and strive to serve them in return with an affordable education and access to employment resources. ĢƵ hopes to help our students secure their future so they can continue to succeed wherever they are.
