Center for Veteran Student Success

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

• Build a robust network encompassing all branches of the Veteran population, creating a supportive community that enhances camaraderie and mutual assistance

• Provide unparalleled services that address the unique challenges of Veteran Students, ensuring they receive the resources and support necessary for academic and personal success

• 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.

CVSS has a Veterans Lounge!
Center for Academic Success Room 110

In our lounge we have:

• Computers
• Printers
• Video Games/Board games
• TV
• Sleeping Cots
• Study Areas
• Couches 
• Snacks
• Social Workers and Assistants

Please stop in and use the resources there!

**We also provide a virtual lounge on Discord!

Other Resources

• VA Vital
  • Access to Counseling and Disability Resources Weekly
• Peer Mentorship Program
• Food Pantry
• Counseling Center
• Direct Contact with the VA
• Career Services

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.

For questions related to Kean Ocean:

Vito E. Zajda
vzajda@kean.edu, (908) 737-0483

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Union - Monday - Wednesday
Ocean - 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

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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.