VERS - Veteran-Inclusive Support at UMSL: Benefits & Belonging
About this episode
What does real veteran support in higher education look like? At the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Veterans Center Manager and Missouri Army National Guard Sergeant Martina Meng is leading the way.
In this episode, she shares how UMSL serves over 523 military-connected students with personalized benefits support, hands-on learning, and a community that feels like home. She explains why starting 60 days early matters, how veteran-inclusive differs from veteran-friendly, and why camaraderie is the key to retention.
Highlights:
One-on-one GI Bill & State Tuition Assistance help.
Student workers trained to guide peers.
Partnerships with Veterans United, Northwestern Mutual & more.
A safe, welcoming community that reduces isolation.
Why UMSL is a top choice for veterans seeking belonging.
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