Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program
This grant supports colleges in creating model programs that coordinate services to help veteran students succeed academically, financially, physically, and socially in higher education.
Funder: Office of Postsecondary Education
Due Dates: June 23, 2026 (Full application) | August 24, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: $1,500,000–$3,000,000 per award for 36 months; total program funding $9,000,000; ~4 awards expected
Summary: Supports institutions of higher education in developing model programs to coordinate academic, financial, physical, and social support services for veteran student success.
Description
This program, administered by the Office of Postsecondary Education (U.S. Department of Education) via the U.S. Department of Labor, funds Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) at institutions of higher education (IHEs). The goal is to develop and sustain comprehensive, coordinated support services for veteran students to improve their academic, financial, physical, and social outcomes in postsecondary education. Funded projects must establish a Center of Excellence on campus, form a veteran student support team, provide a dedicated coordinator, monitor veteran student progress, and develop sustainability plans. The program also encourages innovative outreach, supportive services, and transition activities tailored to veteran needs.
