VetSuccess on Campus
Overview
VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Arizona State University, designed to support veterans, servicemembers, and dependents in achieving academic and career success. Established in 2009, VSOC is now at over 100 campuses nationwide.
At ASU’s Pat Tillman Veterans Center, a VSOC Counselor provides direct VA support, ensuring students can access educational benefits, career counseling, and transition services. ASU hosts Arizona’s only VSOC program.
VSOC Services at ASU
- Education Benefits Guidance – Assistance with the Post-9/11 GI Bill (CH33), Montgomery GI Bill (CH30 & CH1606), Dependents’ Education Assistance (CH35), ToE, and Fry Scholarship.
- Career and Education Counseling (CH36) – Help selecting majors, career goals, and job opportunities.
- Academic and Health Support – Assistance for students on academic probation and guidance on VA health care enrollment.
- Community Outreach & Resources – Referrals for housing support, employment workshops, medical services, and Veterans Service Organizations.
Chapter 36 Eligibility
Veterans and servicemembers qualify if they:
- Are eligible for a VA education benefit (CH33, CH30, CH1606)
- Are within six months of discharge or separated within the past year
- Are dependents using CH35 or CH33 ToE
Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program — also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E — helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.
Contact ASU’s VSOC Counselor
Kiesha McGaugh
VA VetSuccess on Campus Counselor
Email: Kiesha.McGaugh@va.gov
Phone: (602) 627-2845 x22148
To apply for Chapter 36 counseling, complete VA Form 25-8832 and email it to the VSOC counselor.
