Cassandra Knight-Trevino

VetSuccess on Campus Counselor (VSOC) & VR&E Counselor

Schedule an appointment with UKs VetSuccess Counselor/VR&E Counselor - Cassandra Knight-Trevino:

• Email: cassandra.knight-trevino@va.gov

• Phone: (859) 556-9308

More Information on VR&E and VetSuccess on Campus Programs :

• Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31):

If you have a service-connected disability; an impairment of an ability to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment consistent with a veteran's abilities, aptitudes, and interests, Veteran Readiness and Employment can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.

• VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC): 

VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) is a collaborative program between the Department of Veteran Affairs and the University of Kentucky in assisting veteran students and their qualified dependents in achieving on-campus benefits assistance and counseling that will lead to completion of their education.

The VetSuccess Counselor can assist with:

• Choosing vocational goals
• Chapter benefits comparisons and limited access to Ch. 33 GI Bill benefits
• VA benefit questions
• Helping eligible students apply for VA benefits
• Vocational testing and interest inventories
• Assist with VA healthcare appointments
• Connecting eligible dependents and veterans with VA regional office information
• Assist with adjustment counseling to eliminate issues that prevent the veteran, dependent, or service member from finishing school.