Among BVA’s membership may be veterans who have decided to further their education, either soon after leaving active duty or after many years. Returning to an academic environment of any kind can be exciting and present new possibilities, but it can also be challenging and perhaps intimidating to adapt to this new chapter of life.

With the upcoming start of the fall college semester and the return of student veterans to the classroom, the VA Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program has made available some valuable mental health resources to support both the student veterans themselves and those who serve them as advisors and mentors. To access the resources, click here. For additional information and support, contact the VITAL National Program Coordinator, Ms. Libby Louer-Thomspon, at elizabeth.louer-thompson@va.gov.