Student Veterans of America
| Abbreviation | SVA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2008 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | "Through a network of nearly 1,600 chapters, SVA has been inspiring tomorrow's leaders since 2008 to ensure they achieve their greatest potential." |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
National President & CEO | Jared Lyon |
| Website | studentveterans |
Student Veterans of America (SVA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on addressing the needs and concerns of American military veterans in higher education. SVA is best known for being an umbrella organization for student veterans' groups that advocates for improvements in veterans educational benefits. Its efforts, combined with other veterans' service organizations, led to passage of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), a lead sponsor of the legislation, has cited SVA's efforts as one of the primary reasons the new G.I. Bill was signed into law on June 30, 2008.