Deepening Our Commitment
Transitioning from military to academic life requires more than access — it requires understanding, support and community.
By strengthening programs and services, we are creating pathways that honor experience while opening new opportunities for growth and leadership.
91%
Military-connected students receiving aid
87.5%
Retention and success rates
971
Students participating in program
What Your Support Makes Possible
Epstein Family Military Center
Designed for military-connected students, the center provides dedicated space, staff and programming for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
Military Scholarships
Support that closes the gaps left by other forms of support to help veterans and their families pursue an education without added financial strain.
Veterans Legal Clinic at the USD School of Law
Free legal advice and representation that helps veterans secure the VA benefits and recognition they have earned, while providing USD Law students an opportunity to work with military-connected individuals.
Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic
Virtual mental health care delivered at no cost to veterans and military families. The clinic is designed to help these individuals navigate the mental health challenges they face most.
“No one knows a veteran better than a veteran. You’re able to connect and really start opening up…”
Military-Connected Initiatives
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Join us in expanding opportunity, advancing innovation and shaping what comes next