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Richard W. and Karen B. Moore Veterans Success Center

Veteran's Affairs

At the Veterans Success Center, our goals are to:

  • Help you understand and ensure your access to all of the campus resources available to you
  • Help you succeed by providing study space and special tutoring at your convenience
  • Help TCC faculty and staff understand your unique needs as a student veteran
  • Provide you with the tools you need to stay on track and finish your degree
  • Provide priority registration during the registration window

Services

The Veterans Success Center (VSC) provides study space, computers, meeting space, lounge space, and access to advising and tutoring in one central location. At this time, the VSC is open. Students may make an appointment to meet with their academic advisor by calling (850) 201-9812.

Each semester, military students and their families are provided priority registration during the registration window for Special Populations.  Students find their priority registration date in Workday as well as on the academic calendar for registration dates.

VA Educational Benefits

If you have questions about using your VA educational benefits, students may email TCC's Veteran Coordinator at VABenefits@tcc.fl.edu or call (850) 201-8406.

VetSuccess on Campus Counselor

Tallahassee Community College is 1 of 94 colleges and universities to host the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Program. The VSOC Program serves as the on-campus face of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Tallahassee Community College VSOC counselor, Carl Schorr, is an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation counselor for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jenn is available for consultation and support in order to assist student veterans, their families, and dependents using VA benefits with the following:

  • VA educational benefits
    • GI Bill®
    • Veteran Readiness (formerly Vocational Rehabilitation)
    • VA Disability Compensation
    • VA Medical Care
    • VA Home Loan
    • VA Life Insurance
  • Understanding and applying for Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31)
  • Vocational exploration and career counseling services (Chapter 36)
  • Information on college credit for military experience and training
  • Information on applying for other VA benefits to include disability compensation, life insurance, and home loan guaranty
  • Assistance with electing healthcare benefits through the Veterans Health Administration
  • Information and referrals to VA medical and mental health services
  • Referrals to the local Vet Center for readjustment counseling services
  • Referrals to on-campus, community, and VA resources to ensure academic success
  • Guidance and support while using VA educational benefits
  • Employment information and assistance
  • Student Veteran peer mentoring and tutoring services
Carl Schorr is the TCC VetSuccess On Campus counselor:
 
VetSuccess is part of TCC's commitment to assisting our Veterans and their dependents in achieving their educational and career goals.  

Student Veterans Association (SVA)

Student Veterans Association (SVA) is a non-political student organization that promotes a fun and inviting atmosphere for members from all branches of prior service and their supporters. The SVA assists with coordinating commemorative events for Veterans Day and hosts fellowship events among fellow veterans and SVA members at FSU and FAMU.

TCC Moore Veterans Leadership Academy

The TCC Moore Veterans Leadership Academy is a two-semester program beginning in the Fall semester that will allow our outstanding student Veterans to participate in leadership activities related to different areas of career study. This program is a two-semester commitment (fall and Spring semesters), and will consist of student participation in at least one leadership day per month. This leadership day might include participating in a community event, meeting with our community leaders, or visiting a prominent business or other service provider in our community. The Leadership Academy is open only to current student Veterans, active duty military, and members of the National Guard and Reserves. The academy is generously funded by Richard W. and Karen B. Moore.​ 

 

Student Veteran Association

SVA membership is open to currently enrolled Veterans and their dependents.

Join the SVA

 

Pathfinder Program

pathfinder logoAll military-connected students are automatically qualified for the Pathfinder Program.

In this program, you will have access to the Veterans Success Center (CT 206), where you will have one-stop-shop support for all your educational needs, such as advice for classes, accommodations if you have any type of disability, tutoring services (offered in the Veterans Success Center), resume assistance, and other on-going activities and programs. Check your TCC email for updates and activities that can help you succeed here at TCC. Please contact the Veterans Success Center at the number below if you have any questions. 

Contact

(850) 201-9812
vetsuccesscenter@tcc.fl.edu

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

TCC Main Campus
Computer Technology (CT) building, 2nd floor
Room 206 (CT206)