VETERAN STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
Formerly the Veterans Sanctuary
Temporary Office Closure Information
Our physical offices are closed due to state COVID-19 guidelines and we are working remotely. Voicemail is being checked. You can also reach us and our partners as detailed below.
Veteran Student Services Center
For academic needs, admission services, or other Student Veteran needs:
veterans@isu.edu
208-282-4245 - messages checked regularly during business hours
VA VITAL Peer Mentors
For mental or physical health concerns, or financial guidance:
vavital@isu.edu
208-241-6897 (call or text)
Military Education Benefits
Students should check email for messages from vco@isu.edu for guidance. If you still have questions, email vco@isu.edu. Virtual meetings are available.
TRIO Veterans
For admission assistance and academic preparation:
trioveterans@isu.edu
208-282-4245 - messages checked regularly during business hours
Bannock County Veteran Services (Melissa Hartman)
For any non-education VA Benefits including compensation/pension claims and VA Healthcare Benefits enrollment:
MelissaH@bannockcounty.us
208-329-5369 (call or text)
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 endeavours
- 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.