Military and Veteran Resources

University Registrar

Vanderbilt for Veterans

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Military and Veteran Student Affinity Group

Law Students for Veterans Affairs

Owen Armed Forces Club

Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter at Vanderbilt University

Veterans Affairs (VA)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for providing a wide range of services and benefits to veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their families such as healthcare, disability compensation, pension programs, housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, insurance programs, and more. 

DOD Skillbridge

The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. DOD SkillBridge connects transitioning service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.

MBA Veterans 

MBA Veterans is a professional networking and advocacy organization dedicated to connecting military veteran students and alumni of the world’s top-ranked universities with employers who value their elite academic credentials, military leadership abilities, and limitless career potential.

Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon Program helps pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.

Service to School

Non-profit that provides free college and graduate school application counseling to military veterans and service members.

Student Veterans of America

Organization for service, research, programs, and advocacy for veterans in higher education.

The Honor Foundation

The Honor Foundation is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. 

FourBlock

Non-profit organization dedicated to supporting service members and military spouses in their transition from military service to meaningful civilian careers. 

Hiring Our Heroes

Hiring Our Heroes is a program initiated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation with the mission to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.

Disabled Armerican Veterans Tennessee

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a non-profit organization that provides support and advocacy for disabled veterans and their families.

Operation Stand Down Tennessee

Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN) is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing a wide range of supportive services to veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. 

The primary mission of Operation Stand Down Tennessee is to assist veterans in achieving self-sufficiency and reintegrating into civilian life. They offer various programs and resources such as housing assistance, employment services, legal assistance, healthcare services, social services, and financial counseling. 

TN Department of Veterans Services

Team Red, White & Blue

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a non-profit organization that aims to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activities. 

Centerstone Military Services

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments for people of all ages. Centerstone also offers specialized programs available nationwide for the military community.

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone-Clarksville

Wounded Warrior Project

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that provides various forms of support to wounded veterans of the military. It was founded in 2003 and aims to assist veterans who have sustained physical or mental injuries during their service post-9/11. WWP offers a range of programs and services including mental health support, career counseling, adaptive sports programs, and advocacy for veterans' issues.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

VFW plays a crucial role in the veteran community by providing advocacy, support, and camaraderie to veterans, fostering a strong network of support and ensuring veterans receive the recognition and assistance they deserve after their military service.