The Veterans Success Center at Edinboro University serves as a one-stop resource for
your needs as a student veteran. We provide study space and computers, as well as
access to campus and off-campus resources and GI Bill® benefit programs.
The Veterans Success Center (VSC) of Edinboro University provides military veterans,
current service members, and their dependents with access to an affordable, high-quality
education and comprehensive support services to meet their individualized and diverse
needs.
The VSC aids our student veterans in making a smooth transition to college life and
provides support to make the collegiate experience rewarding and productive. It also
offers an array of services to student veterans and current service members alike,
including a veteran-specific student lounge and computer lab.
Edinboro University's Veterans Success Center boasts many accomplishments in its effort
to build community, provide key resources, and support student veterans as they work
toward achieving their educational goals.
Partnered with the VA to provide Telehealth virtual medical appointments on campus,
reducing the need for student veterans to miss classes or their VA appointments.
Started a Veterans Music program, providing free musical lessons to student veterans
and dependents.
Partnered with an area veterans organization to regularly provide a Service Officer
on-campus to assist veterans with their VA medical and educational claims.
Became a lifetime Chapter member of the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society.
Co-coordinated the annual 5k Run/Walk for Warriors event with the Military Officers
Association of America for the sixth year in a row.
Earned recognition from Military Times as among the top 100 Best for Vets colleges nationwide in 2015, 2018, and 2019.
Earned recognition from G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly School for the ninth year in a row and earned special recognition
as a Gold Status school.
Earned recognition from Military Advanced Education as a Top School in the 2018 MAE
Guide to Colleges & Universities.
Hosted the first annual “(Not So) Mandatory Fun Day” for student veterans at Presque Isle State Park.
Collaborated with area veteran organizations, the United Way of Erie County and Erie
Together in creating the Veterans Portal of Northwestern PA, a single-point resource for all veterans, family members and service providers in
the region.
