SVA
Student Veterans of America
"To act as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, network support and advocacy to, through, and beyond higher education"
About Student Veterans of America
The Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to empower military-connected students to succeed in higher education and beyond. SVA works to support veterans transitioning from military service to academic life while advancing educational opportunity, career readiness, and leadership development.
Who the Organization Serves
Student Veterans of America serves student veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military-connected students enrolled in postsecondary education programs. The organization also supports campus administrators and partners working to improve outcomes for student veterans.
What the Organization Does
- Supports campus-based chapters that provide peer-to-peer assistance for student veterans
- Advocates for policies that improve access to education benefits and student success
- Provides career readiness, leadership development, and professional networking programs
- Conducts research and publishes data on student veteran outcomes
- Partners with higher education institutions, employers, and government agencies
Where the Organization Operates
Student Veterans of America operates through a national organization with hundreds of chapters at colleges and universities across the United States. National leadership provides advocacy, research, and program support, while campus chapters deliver direct services and community engagement.
Membership and Eligibility
Student Veterans of America is a membership-based nonprofit focused on academic communities rather than military credentials.
- Membership is generally open to student veterans and military-connected students enrolled in postsecondary education.
- Eligibility may include veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and dependents participating in SVA chapter activities.
- Membership requirements and participation criteria may vary by campus chapter.
- No combat service or wartime service is required for participation.
How Participation Is Structured
Participation is structured through campus-based SVA chapters that organize meetings, peer support, advocacy initiatives, and professional development events. Members may also engage in regional and national programs focused on leadership, research, and career pathways.