The Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) is a Federally funded program made possible by the Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Secondary Education (FIPSE) grant.  This program encourages model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students. 

LOCATION
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
110 Brassell Hall
Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869  

HOURS OF OPERATION 
Monday – Thursday:
0800 – 1800 
Friday:
0800 – 1430

• Veteran Peer Mentor/Tutors  
• Enhanced First-Year Experience  
• Assistance with special admissions and transfer of credit  
• Assistance in obtaining student financial aid   
• ADA Accommodations for Veterans with Disabilities    
• Early Alert Service to identify veteran students struggling early in each semester and address their academic needs.  
• Increased Career Pathways Focus      
• VA (Veterans Affairs) Work-study opportunities  
• Information and referral for housing support for veteran students living in institutional facilities and commuting veteran students
• Referrals for Veteran and local Community Resources.  
• Group Workshops 
• The lounge provides Veteran students with a comfortable space for student veterans to connect, unwind and locate resources.
• Quiet Room as temporary sanctuary where Veteran students can decompress and escape the fast pace of the work environment, while not interrupting general operations.
• Study room equipped with 5 computer stations, printer, and office supplies 
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access 
• Food pantry 

Register to become a member of CEVSS. Receive notifications regarding updates & events as part of registration.

Matthew Holtzendorff  
CEVSS Program Coordinator   
matthew.holtzendorff@cv.edu 
(334) 214 – 4840   

Shanina Guyton 
CEVSS Program Advisor 
Shanina.guyton@cv.edu  
(334) 214 – 4841   

• Mentoring program (student-to-student and alumni-to-student)     
• Veteran Student Support Groups
• CVCC Veteran Students Organization (VSO) 

Contact us to donate to the CEVSS program to help others.

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

State and National SMVF Resource Guide

Who can participate in the CEVSS Program 

If you are a veteran, active duty, reservist, or National Guard, and are interested in participating in the federally funded Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success program, complete the online registration form or stop by the CEVSS resource center today!