VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC)
VetSuccess on Campus
VA support, right here at UNM.
VetSuccess on Campus, also known as VSOC, connects Veterans, service members, and eligible dependents with a dedicated VA counselor who can help with education benefits, career planning, VA resources, and the transition from military to college life.
What is VetSuccess on Campus?
VetSuccess on Campus is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and participating colleges and universities. The program places experienced VA counselors directly on campus to help military-affiliated students navigate education benefits, career goals, VA services, and campus resources.
At UNM, the VSOC Counselor serves as an on-campus connection to VA support and can meet with students by appointment or as availability allows.
How VSOC Can Help
The VSOC Counselor can help students better understand their VA benefits, explore academic and career goals, connect with appropriate VA programs, and identify resources that support success at UNM and beyond.
Support at a Glance
Benefits Guidance
Learn more about VA education benefits, eligibility, and programs that may support your academic path.
Career Planning
Explore career goals, academic direction, vocational interests, and employment preparation.
VA & Campus Referrals
Connect with VA health services, disability accommodations, campus resources, and community support.
VSOC Services
VSOC provides individualized support for military-affiliated students as they work toward academic success and career readiness.
Education Benefits
Get help understanding VA education benefits, including GI Bill® programs, DEA, Fry Scholarship, and other VA support options.
Chapter 31 VR&E
Learn about Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits for Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Chapter 36 Counseling
Explore Personalized Career Planning and Guidance for eligible Veterans, service members, and dependents.
Career Readiness
Receive support with career planning, vocational exploration, employment preparation, and future goals.
Campus Resources
Connect with academic support, accessibility services, counseling, health resources, and other UNM offices.
VA & Community Resources
Receive referrals to VA health care, Vet Centers, employment resources, legal support, and community organizations.
Who Can Use VSOC?
VSOC may support Veterans, service members, and eligible dependents who qualify for VA education benefits. Dependents may be eligible if they use benefits such as the Fry Scholarship, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance, transferred GI Bill® benefits, or other qualifying VA education programs.
Educational and Career Counseling: Chapter 36
Chapter 36, also known as Personalized Career Planning and Guidance, offers free educational and career counseling for eligible Veterans, service members, and dependents. This service may help students explore career goals, choose a major, understand employment options, and plan next steps.
Meet with UNM's VSOC Counselor
Irvine "Mia" Pasquier
VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Counselor
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Mia is UNM's dedicated VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Counselor. She works closely with Veterans, service members, and eligible dependents to connect them with VA education benefits, career counseling, and the resources they need to thrive at UNM.
Email:Irvine.pasquier@va.gov
Phone: (505) 498-7892
Have questions about VA benefits, career planning, or next steps?
Connect with UNM’s VSOC Counselor for individualized support.
