Requirements to be a VFO:

There are six easy requirements we ask an interested department/office to meet:

• 25% or more of office staff attend the "Transition from Combat to Classroom: Helping Student Veterans Succeed at Texas State" professional development workshop;
• Designate a point-person and one back-up person from your area to be available as the primary contact for student veterans who have questions or need referrals;
• Integrate a one-stop philosophy and assistance practice when helping student veterans;
• Maintain an updated list of key offices that provide veteran resources for making referrals;
• Maintain supply of VFO business cards to give to student veterans (cards provide short list of links to key veterans resource offices/departments/programs); and
• Display the VFO plaque in high traffic area or place of prominent visibility within the office.

Is your office ready to become a VFO?

First Step... Attend the Professional Development Workshop

Transition from Combat to Classroom: Helping Student Veterans Succeed at Texas State

Second Step... Once you meet the 25% requirement REQUEST VFO DESIGNATION

By joining this program, your office/department will become one of several offices/departments deidcated to helping student veterans make a smooth transition from active duty to campus life.

Request VFO Designation by filling out the Online Form!