Center for Veteran Student Success
Welcome to the CVSS
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
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Build a robust network encompassing all branches of the Veteran population, creating a supportive community that enhances camaraderie and mutual assistance
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Provide unparalleled services that address the unique challenges of Veteran Students, ensuring they receive the resources and support necessary for academic and personal success
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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
I served in the United States Air Force for five years. I served from 2018 to 2023, working in the Security Forces. I also worked temporarily as an investigator and a base honor guardsman in the Air Force. After my service, I've been working on my undergraduate degree in criminal justice at Kean University. I came to Kean because it was ranked highly in the state of New Jersey for veteran-friendly universities.
I spent 24 years in the Army National Guard from 1997-2022, and graduated from the U.S. Army's Sergeant's Major Academy in 2018. I attend Vetwork peer support meetings and volunteer for the Salvation Army in my free time. I just enrolled in the Kean Ocean psychology program, and I plan to help veterans in need of various mental health and community outreach services.
Our Hours
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.
Veterans Resources at Kean University
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
Need Information?
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:
Frank Capone
caponef@kean.edu, (908) 737-0488
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Union - Monday, Tuesday
Ocean - Wednesday, 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
ROTC
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Student-Veteran Receives K-9 Service Dog
A special Veterans Day ceremony was held on Kean’s Union campus as senior Jason Pryor, a U.S. Army veteran, introduced the K-9 service dog that he received through an on-campus fundraiser.
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.
