Contacts for the Veteran Student Success Center
The Veteran Student Success Center team and the entire Citadel family, understands the challenge of transitioning from military to civilian life and is ready to help our veterans, military service members, and their families access services efficiently and effectively. The school was founded by an act of the state legislature in 1842 as the South Carolina Military Academy, and is proud of its long standing tradition with the military. At The Citadel, our desire is to help those who have served in the military. Our team will help all military-connected students navigate through the process of getting the education they’ve earned and utilizing their VA educational benefits.
If you have any questions, please contact our staff.
Mailing Address
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
Phone and Email
Phone: 843-953-9824
Fax: 843-953-7578
Email: va_benefits@citadel.edu
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Physical Address on Campus
204 Richardson Ave, Charleston, SC 29409
Office/Center Summer Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
* Closed Fridays During Summer
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Additional Office Contacts
Ms. Sally Levitt
Director/Primary School Certifying Official
As Director of the Veteran Student Success Center (VSSC), Sally uses her experience and subject matter expertise to ensure Veteran students receive the benefits they deserve, and that each student is provided wrap-around support during their time here at The Citadel.
Mrs. Melissa West
Associate Director
As Associate Director of the Veteran Student Success Center (VSSC), Melissa is responsible for programming and events provided to Veteran students while attending the institution and ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Ms. Sarah McCuiston
Assistant Director
As Assistant Director of the Veteran Student Success Center, Sarah is responsible for securing student benefits for Veteran, Active Duty, and military-connected students attending The Citadel as well as the point of contact for Green Zone, training for staff and faculty on the cultural shifts that military-connected students may face as they transition from a military lifestyle to an academic lifestyle.
Mr. Frank Sullivan
Administrative Assistant
As Administrative Assistant of the Veteran Student Success Center, Frank is responsible for assisting the team with benefit certification, event planning, daily administrative tasks, and managing our laptop loan program as well as many other resources provided by VSSC.
Veterans Integration To Academic Leadership (VITAL) Contact
Jordan Watkins, LISW-CP
VITAL Coordinator
(843) 997-4944
Jordan.Watkins@Va.Gov
Federal Tuition Assistance Inquiries
Office of the Registrar (grade submission, course upload, etc.) 843-953-6969
Treasurer’s Office (invoice, billing inquiries) 843-953-5254