VETERAN STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
Formerly the Veterans Sanctuary
COVID Status Information
Our offices are now open, 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday. We encourage you to contact us using the below methods and allow us to provide services at distance to the extent that is functional for you.
Veteran Student Services Center
veterans@isu.edu
208-282-4245
VA VITAL Peer Mentors
vavital@isu.edu
208-241-6897 (call or text)
TRIO Veterans
trioveterans@isu.edu
208-282-4245
Bannock County Veteran Services (Melissa Hartman)
MelissaH@bannockcounty.us
208-282-4245 - schedule an appointment
208-329-5369 - text or speak with Melissa (as available)
Military Education Benefits
Unsure which program to contact? Call:
208-282-4245
Key Resources and Partners
Don't forget to turn in your VA Reg form every semester!
Using VA benefits to come to ISU? This checklist has all your steps.
ISU's Military Benefits office is your contact point for using your VA benefits at ISU.
Your first resource for figuring out your concerns, from classroom to anything else. They've got your 6.
Are you a veteran wanting to go to college and could use some help getting started? Start here!
Our local county VSO serves not only residents of Bannock County, but also all students attending ISU.
Who qualifies for VSSC services:
- Service Members
- Veterans
- Military-connected students and family members (children, spouses, etc.)
Services and resources
- VA Education & University benefits assistance, including your VA Registration Form
- A safe, social study environment with trained staff available
- Professional development and employment preparation through our Career Closet
- Hero, a trained, on-site emotional support dog
- A strong, knowledgeable support network and staff to assist military-connected students and their family members with academic and professional endeavors
- TRIO Veterans program
- Bannock County Veterans Services Coordinator
- Many other resources upon request
If you are a veteran or know a veteran in need of immediate help or support, please utilize the Veterans Crisis Line. Contact the Crisis Line via online chat, via text message to 838255 or by calling 1-800-273-8255.
The Crisis Line provides confidential help for veterans and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.