Veteran Services Center

Welcome:  The Veterans Services Center at Jackson State University welcomes you!  We are eager to assist you as you continue your educational journey with us and hope that your time at Jackson State University will be a rewarding experience.  Congratulations and thank you on the service you have given our country.

Mission:  To support the mission of the Division of Student Life through the development and implementation of outreach programs designed to provide student supports services focused on the special needs and requirements of today’s military veterans, service members, dependents and survivors.  The center was established to improve and enhance the success of student veterans, to help them receive the benefits they deserve, to serve as a liaison between the veteran student community and the University and to increase their academic success.

Location, Contact Information & Staff:

The Veterans Center is located within the Jacob Reddix Building, 1st Floor; Offices 101 and  102.

The staff consists of Director Timothy Abram

Benefits & Program Counselor Kimberly Jones-Ward

Administrative Assistant Kristi Gary, work-study students and student veterans.

The staff provides assistance to Veterans and/or dependents, assist in the coordination of programs for Veterans and assists in the daily functions of the Veterans Center.    Should you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our office so that we may assist you.

Phones:    601-979-1755 or 601-979-1365    Fax:  601-979-6918

Hours:  8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.  Monday-Friday

Emails:  timothy.l.abram@jsums.edu             kimberly.m.jones-ward@jsums.edu

 

Veterans Services