Veteran Resources

Veteran Student Resources

  • University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) Veterans & Military Student Services supports veterans, active-duty service members, and their families by assisting with GI Bill benefits, academic advising, scholarships, and career services to help them succeed in their education and transition to civilian life.

  • Student Veterans of America (SVA): A leading organization that supports veterans pursuing higher education, providing resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities through campus chapters across the country.

  • Veterans Education Success (VES): Focuses on protecting the educational benefits of veterans, providing legal assistance, and advocating for policies that support student veterans’ educational goals.

  • Pat Tillman Foundation: Offers scholarships to military veterans and their spouses pursuing higher education, supporting them as future leaders and changemakers.

  • American Council on Education (ACE) – Veterans Programs: Provides resources and research on veterans in higher education, advocating for policies that ensure their success and recognition of military experience in academic settings.

Local Discounts

  • A good resource for military members and vets.
    https://veteran.com/

  • I recommend you check out ID.me as it works as a hub for many other discounts beyond the scope of this page.
    https://id.me/

  • Offers discounts on plans and products.

    Verizon.com

  • Also has discounted plans and products.
    AT&T.com

  • No special rates for membership but gives a $30 gift card to new military memberships.
    https://www.costco.com/

  • 10% off the retail price of in-store items, with the exception of motor oil, antifreeze, sale items, online purchases, special order items, and outside purchase items.

    https://www.oreillyauto.com/military-discount

  • All U.S. veterans, active service members and spouses to receive 10% off in-stores and online

    Homedepot.com

Alaskan Organizations

Alaska Veterans Foundation: A nonprofit organization offering services, including homelessness prevention, job training, and educational support to veterans throughout Alaska.

Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA): Offers a range of services and resources for veterans in Alaska, including education benefits, healthcare support, and financial assistance for veterans and their families.

National Veterans Foundation (NVF): Provides crisis management, support services, and outreach programs for veterans, including a national veteran crisis hotline.

Fisher House Foundation: Offers comfort homes for military and veteran families to stay at no cost while their loved ones receive medical treatment at nearby VA hospitals.

Hope For The Warriors: Focuses on enhancing the quality of life for post-9/11 veterans and their families through health and wellness services, transition support, and community engagement.

Student Veterans of America (SVA): Supports veterans pursuing higher education, offering advocacy, networking, and resources for veteran students across the nation.

National Organizations

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Advocates for veterans' rights and provides services such as benefits assistance, community programs, and legislative efforts.

American Legion: One of the largest veteran organizations, offering support, resources, and advocacy for veterans, service members, and their families.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Provides free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits, along with transportation services, career fairs, and support initiatives.

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP): Supports veterans injured after 9/11 through programs focused on mental health, rehabilitation, and civilian life transition.

Team RWB (Red, White & Blue) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them with their communities through physical and social activities. With a focus on wellness, Team RWB fosters camaraderie through fitness, volunteerism, and local events

AMVETS (American Veterans): Advocates for veterans' rights, assists with benefits claims, and provides career resources and community services.

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA): Dedicated to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries through medical assistance, advocacy, and employment support.