VETSUCCESS ON CAMPUS COUNSELOR
The University of Florida is 1 of 94 universities to host the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Program. An experienced vocational rehabilitation counselor, the VSOC, is an on-campus partner from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The University of Florida’s VSOC counselor is available for one-on-one consultation and support in assisting student veterans, their families, and dependents using VA benefits with the following:
- VA educational benefits
- Information on college credit for military experience and training
- Guidance and support while using VA educational benefits
- Eligibility and activation of educational benefits
- Understanding and applying for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31)
- Vocational exploration and career counseling services (Chapter 36)
- Information on applying for other VA benefits to include disability compensation, life insurance and home loan guaranty
- Assistance with electing healthcare benefits through the Veterans Health Administration
- Information and referrals to VA medical and mental health services
- Referrals to the local Vet Center for readjustment counseling services
- Referrals to on-campus, community, and VA resources to ensure academic success
- Employment information and assistance
- Student Veteran peer mentoring and tutoring services
Contact Information
Patricia K. Carswell, MHS, CRC
Department of Veterans Affairs
VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Counselor
University of Florida
Yon Hall 415
patricia.carswell@va.gov
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