The Los Angeles City College Veterans Success Initiative is an access to success model which aims to remove obstacles as veterans and their families prepare to access post deployment training, education, and careers.  Founded by the Council for Veterans Program at Los Angeles City College, with financial support from the American Council on Education (ACE) and Wal-Mart Foundation, the institute aims to provide the necessary support for veterans to succeed in college. 

The Veterans Success Initiative (VSI) is committed to facilitating the successful transition from soldier to student. The institute promotes an attitude of collaboration within the campus and surrounding community to increase awareness and sensitivity to issues concerning veterans. Our goal is to create an encouraging environment by acknowledging, honoring, and addressing veterans’ unique needs while attaining their educational goals.

1. Student participants in the Veterans’ program will attend campus veterans’ activities each semester to support academic success.

2. Through participation in the Veterans’ Club, Student veterans will help other veterans succeed in college.