VetSuccess on Campus

Austin Community College and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have collaborated together to provide Vet Success On Campus services. This counselor will serve as a “one-stop liaison” for Veterans, active duty military, and their eligible family members who attend or plan to attend Austin Community College.

McKenzie Van Cleave | MA, CRC
 
Vet Success On Campus
Department of Veteran Affairs
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VRE)
e: [email protected]
p: 254 299 9666 ext. 66159
 
Email correspondence is best at this time
Walk In services provided at ACC Highland Campus
 
Austin Community College
Veterans Resource Center
6101 Highland Campus Dr.
RM 4.2120
Austin TX, 78752

To schedule an appointment please complete Personal Career Planning and Guidance Form (27-8832) and email to [email protected].

Your VetSuccess on Campus Counselor can assist you with:

  • Information on VA educational benefits to include the Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30), Post 9/11 G.I Bill (Chapter 33), and other VA and non-VA educational benefits 
  • How to apply for and maximize your education benefits should you qualify for more than one benefit
  • Information, guidance and support while using your VA educational benefits
  • Applying for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31) services
  • Transition support services to include vocational exploration and career counseling
  • Information on college credit for military experience
  • Job placement assistance to include resume writing, translating military work experience and training, referrals to state and other agencies for assistance
  • Assistance with electing healthcare benefits through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
  • Information on applying for other VA benefits to include disability compensation, life insurance, home loan guaranty and others
  • Assistance with electing healthcare benefits through the Veterans Health Administration
  • Information and referrals for VA medical and mental health services
  • Referrals to local Vet Center for readjustment counseling services
  • Referrals to on-campus, community and VA resources to ensure academic success

      

Back to Top