Ways to support the Veteran Student Success Center
Veteran Student Success Center Discretionary Fund
The Veteran Student Success Center Fund is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of Veteran and Active Duty students by providing scholarships for those in need, supporting vital programs, and ensuring the success of our center’s operations. Donations to this fund help cover a variety of essential expenses, including scholarships, supplies for the center, and costs associated with current programs designed to support Veterans in their academic and personal growth.
The use of these funds is thoughtfully determined by the Center Director, in collaboration with leadership, to ensure that every dollar has the greatest impact possible on the lives of our Veterans and Active Duty service members.
By contributing to this fund, you play a crucial role in helping Veteran and Active Duty students overcome obstacles, thrive in their studies, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom. Your support ensures that these brave men and women have the resources they need to excel in their educational pursuits and beyond.
To donate to the Veteran Student Success Center Discretionary Fund click here.
Veteran Student Relief Fund
The Veteran Student Relief Fund provides essential, one-time grants to Veteran students facing unexpected hardships. Whether it’s the aftermath of a house fire, the impact of a car accident, or a serious health diagnosis that temporarily prevents them from working, these grants offer vital assistance when students need it most.
Your generous donation helps ease the financial burden for veterans navigating these difficult moments, allowing them to stay focused on their education and recovery. To receive support, students apply based on demonstrated financial need, ensuring that this fund reaches those who need it most during times of crisis.
By contributing to the Veteran Student Relief Fund, you make a direct impact on the lives of our nation’s Veterans, helping them overcome challenges and continue their academic journeys.
To donate to the Veteran Student Relief Fund click here.
Amazon Wish List
Make a direct impact on the lives of Veteran students by using our Amazon Wish List to provide much-needed school supplies, snacks, and other essential items. Your generous contributions will be delivered straight to our door, ensuring that our students have the resources they need to succeed both academically and personally.
Every item you provide helps create a more supportive and welcoming environment for our Veteran and Active Duty students, allowing them to focus on their studies without the added stress of unmet needs. Your kindness can make a world of difference—one item at a time.
To view our Amazon Wish List click here.
In-Kind Donations
The Veteran Student Success Center provides a resource center with school supplies, business attire, and grocery items (in partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank) for Veteran and Active Duty students to access at any time. Below are details on how you can support our efforts with an in-kind donation.
Business Attire Closet
The VSSC accepts gently used business attire for both men and women year-round. These items support students as they schedule job interviews, accept recognitions for their academic achievements, or attend other events in which business attire is expected.
We are happy to accept donations of gently used items, including but not limited to:
– Dress Pants
– Dresses
– Blouses/Dress Shirts
– Business Appropriate Footwear
– Ties, Belts, Pocket Squares, Scarves
– Suits or Jackets
– Cardigans or Blazers
– Other Business Appropriate Items
Toiletry or Personal Care Items
We also provide our students with toiletry or personal care items if available, including shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. and are happy to accept donations fitting these categories as well.
School Supplies
The VSSC accepts school supply donations year-round. Linked here is a list of supplies most used by our students, as well as information about hosting a supply drive at your place of business or other organization.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Associate Director, Melissa West, with any questions.
All donations can be dropped off at the Veteran Student Success Center at 204 Richardson Ave. M-TH from 8AM to 4PM.
A tax receipt can be provided upon request.