Student Veterans of America (SVA), is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which works to provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. SVA envisions a future for military veterans where, "all veterans will succeed in higher education, achieve their academic goals, and gain meaningful employment."
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