About Us
Empowering Veterans. Building Futures. Together.
Who We Are
Service to School (S2S) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free college and grad school application counseling to military veterans and servicemembers.
But more than that — we are a community of peers, mentors, and experts working together to support your academic journey from start to finish. Our goal is to help veterans gain admission to the best college for them while empowering each veteran to make informed decisions about their education.
What We Do
Craft compelling applications
Choose the right schools and programs
Prepare for interviews, essays, and exams
Find belonging in academic communities
Through one-on-one mentorship, insider admissions guidance, and a thriving peer network, we help Veterans:
Our support doesn't end at acceptance — we stay connected through alumni, events, and lifelong mentorship.
Why It Works
Our team includes former college counselors, admissions officers, and veteran mentors who know how college admissions work — and how to help you succeed. Each veteran in our community gets access to our comprehensive guided resources designed specifically for veterans and service members. We combine practical expertise with lived experience that empower you to take control of your educational journey and ensure you're never navigating the process alone.
Our Impact
Since 2011, Service to School has helped thousands of veterans and service members gain admission to the best colleges and graduate schools in the country — changing lives, families, and futures in the process. We have confirmed over 3,000 matriculations, with more than 500 to our VetLink Partners, some of the nation's finest colleges and universities. Our applicants are admitted to these schools at about twice the rate of traditional students. This fact is a testament to our veterans’ capabilities and our partners’ support and veteran advocacy.
“Service to School and my mentor guided me through essay writing, school selection, and most importantly, made me believe I belonged at top schools.” — U.S. Air Force → Harvard University
Ready to Join the Community?
Whether you're applying or looking to give back, there's a place for you at Service to School.
Who We Serve
Our Guiding Principles
We support veterans and do not profit from them.
Our services are free. They always have been. They always will be. Service to School is here to ensure that our fellow veterans have quality support that will enable them to access the finest schools in the world and that money is never a barrier to success.
We want our applicants to choose a program that is right for them.
People succeed when they study material that interests them in an environment where they feel comfortable and supported. We want our applicants to go to a program that will set them up for success, whatever it may be.
We are always a positive voice.
A small fraction of the American population has ever served. We must support each other. Service to School works to build up members of the veteran community and never breaks them down.
We are committed to supporting members of the military community who are interested in pursuing any form of academic higher education.
Our free support is open to all Active Duty, Reservists, Veterans eligible for VA benefits, and medically separated service academy cadets.
If you served our country, we are here to serve you. All you have to do is ask!