Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program

Office of Postsecondary Education · DOL

CFDA Numbers

84.116

Award Ceiling

$3.0M

Award Floor

$1.5M

Expected Awards

Close Date

Jun 23, 2026

Section I

How to Apply

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Program Contact

Ashley Hillary<br/>Ashley.Hillary@ed.gov
Ashley.Hillary@ed.gov

Section II

Eligibility

IHEs (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1001)).See ANI for eligibility specifics.

Eligible Applicant Types

06, 20

Section III

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Program (CEVSS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Secretary of Education (Secretary). The purpose of the CEVSS Program is to encourage institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop 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.

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Jun 23, 2026
Archive: Jul 23, 2026