National University NEH Dialogues of War Project: Veterans Speak 2025

National University’s Veteran & Military Community Center is a liaison for military-affiliated students, that helps support transition from military life to higher education, works with internal and external resources and helps to build a connection among active duty, veteran, reserve, and their families. Here you will find a community that creates lifelong connections with other military-affiliated students and staff, who will encourage you from your first class to graduation and beyond.

Services offered through the National University Veteran & Military Community Center can be accessed on-site, via phone/email, or through our Virtual Veteran Center on Brightspace. Services include monthly student engagement activities, SALUTE – Veteran Honor Society, SVO; Student Veteran Organization, a free biweekly Student Food Pantry, Veterans’ Victory Scholarship, access to a veteran center lounge area available for study groups and other meetings at “the Nest” at Spectrum Campus. Please visit  https://www.nu.edu/student-services/sas-veteran-student-success/  for more information and current hours of operation. 

Transitioning to college life can be difficult for any student to make and veterans are no different. While your background and training in the military may serve you well in some areas of higher education, there are often differing expectations and social norms between the two settings. The Veteran Center is here to help!

National University is honored to receive the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (VSTAGP) from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, reinforcing our commitment to supporting Veterans, military spouses, and caregivers as they transition into high-demand civilian careers. Through the NU Veteran & Military Community Center, participants gain access to specialized career services, wellness resources, and education support.

The Veteran & Military Community Center is pleased to offer the Veteran’s Victory Scholarship to qualified applicants. The Scholarship offers up to $5000 based on academic or community achievement and financial need. This scholarship can only be used to help fund up to the last two to four courses in a student’s academic degree program. https://www.nu.edu/community/veterans-victory-scholarship/

For students in need of food or other concerns related to basic needs. The Student Food Pantry offers non-perishable food items to students. Free fresh produce is available twice a month at the Veteran & Military Community Center. Diapers, wipes, and baby formula are available upon request. Students who are interested in food resources or volunteering can contact veterancenter@nu.edu .