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Thank you for Valuing our Viking Vets. While this campaign has ended, you can still make a donation by visiting www.supportcsu.org/give-today.
CSU's "Valuing Our Viking Vets" Fundraiser
Your Donation will promote the successful transition of student veterans from the classroom and to our community.
With your help we can quickly reach and exceed our goal of $5,000!
Why do we need your support?
Basic Military + Job Training: 12 to 52+ weeks
Military Separation/Retirement Training: 1-2 weeks
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Some service-members/veterans not fully prepared to re-start life after service.
As a community, it is our responsibility to help these men and women transition back into our community!
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What is a 'Viking Vet'?
Viking Vets are: Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans and/or Dependents.
Viking Vets are also: parents, spouses, sports fans, volunteers, community leaders and so much more!!!
SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
CSU Military-Connected Students Data:
70% - First Generation College Students
35% - Female (National avg. 25%)
41% - Minority Students
60% - Adult-Learners (age 25+)
Common Military-Connected Student Challenges:
Academic/Study Skills
Technology Support
Financial Stability
Benefits/Scholarship Support
Childcare (especially during pandemic)
Career Preparation/Planning
Resource Connection
Disability Support
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Cleveland State University has a rich history of best-practices for supporting our military-connected students. Originally the Supporting Education for Returning Veterans (SERV) program and now known as the Veteran & Military Success Center, our mission is to “engage, empower and advocate for the success of all military-connected students.”
The VMSC includes:
***For more information or to learn about more opportunities to further support Viking Vets at Cleveland State University, contact us:
Veteran & Military Success Center:
Phone: (216) 875-9996
Email: vikingvets@csuohio.edu or vssp@csuohio.edu
Or
VMSC Director, Joshua Burns:
Phone - (216) 875-9997
Email: j.burns76@csuohio.edu
Your gift helps take care of student veterans, just like Sergeants and other NCOs do in service.
You are really stepping up to lead now! Your donation enhances the tools and programs helping our veteran and serving personnel students succeed at CSU and beyond.
Your gift shows your desire to lead by example! Gifts provide scholarships, tutoring, mentoring, resources, activities, and more. Includes: Viking Vet Challenge Coin for the first 20 gifts of $250 or more!
Taking Charge and Looking to the Future! Your gift supports critical workshops covering: Career Preparation, Academic Success, Mental Health Awareness, and Suicide Prevention Training. Includes: Viking Vet Challenge Coin for the first 20 gifts of $250 or more!
Thank you for Valuing our Viking Vets! You are making an impact for all our Viking Vets! Includes: Viking Vet Challenge Coin for the first 20 gifts of $250 or more!