Center for Veteran Student Success
Welcome to the CVSS
Vision
The CVSS vision is recognized as the primary authority providing quality and innovative service to the Veteran population of the Kean community, setting the standard for excellence and support
Mission
The CVSS is committed to serving the Veteran students of the Armed Forces of the United States and their dependents, as well as the broader Kean University and the surrounding communities. We ensure this by prioritizing unmatched service and care for the needs of our students first and foremost
Goals
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Build a robust network encompassing all branches of the Veteran population, creating a supportive community that enhances camaraderie and mutual assistance
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Provide unparalleled services that address the unique challenges of Veteran Students, ensuring they receive the resources and support necessary for academic and personal success
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Respond and meet the evolving needs of veteran students pursuing higher education, adapting and updating our services and programs to provide unique support and guidance throughout the academic journey
Kean’s Center for Veteran Student Success staff are available daily by phone and email
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
You can text the office using the Remind app at @47dabk
Please feel free to contact the Center for Veteran Student Success by email to veteran@kean.edu with any questions or requests for additional information, support, and resources.
When contacting our representatives, continuing & newly admitted students should email using ONLY your Kean Google email address (example@kean.edu) and be sure to provide your Kean University student ID number.
For questions related to Kean Ocean:
Frank Capone
caponef@kean.edu, (908) 737-0488
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Union - Monday, Tuesday
Ocean - Wednesday, Thursday
Remote - Friday
Kean University Union
Union, New Jersey 07083
Center for Academic Success - Room 208
Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey 08754
Gateway Building - Room 221
For general information, please email veteran@kean.edu
Center For Veteran Student Success provides transition services to veterans, service members, and dependents under the Kean Veterans Educational Transition Services Program, Kean V.E.T.S. We are dedicated to creating a seamless transition from soldier to student by providing a multitude of services at Kean and surrounding Kean Community.
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Student-Veteran Receives K-9 Service Dog
A special Veterans Day ceremony was held on Kean’s Union campus as senior Jason Pryor, a U.S. Army veteran, introduced the K-9 service dog that he received through an on-campus fundraiser.