NSU Initiatives and Services for Veterans

13 Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Nova Southeastern University’s veterans’ initiatives are built on the strength of community partnerships in South Florida and beyond. Current community partners include the following. Mission United Contact: Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. Executive Committee Member, Mission United Member, Mission United Education Committee Chancellor, Nova Southeastern University Phone (954) 262-7585 | Email Ferrero@nova.edu Mission United, a community initiative led by the Broward County United Way, is a critical program supporting United States military service mem- bers, veterans, and their families in Broward County by helping them re- acclimate to civilian life. Key focus areas include employment, education, health, legal assistance, emergency financial aid, and housing. These are addressed through committees. The Veterans’ Benefits Practice at Gordon & Doner, P.A. Contact: Adam Werner, J.D. Phone (561) 333-3333 or 888-500-0000 Email AWerner@ForTheInjured.com Gordon & Doner’s veterans’ benefits attorneys have the experience to support veterans in their efforts to obtain appropriate disability compen- sation. Services offered include filing claims for disability compensation, unemployability, post-traumatic stress disorder, and filing disability claims for traumatic brain injury. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS