'We need to do more' for veterans, college's president says

Eastern Florida State College opens center for vets
'We need to do more' for veterans, college's president says
Florida Today
R. Norman Moody
Jan. 29, 2014

COCOA — Gulf War veteran Roger Estep found that he needed help when he arrived at Eastern Florida State College two semesters ago.

“They guided me to classes,” said Estep, who is living in a transitional apartment for homeless veterans in Cocoa. “I have some disabilities and they guided me to some people that can help.”

Now, Estep and other student military veterans needing assistance with benefits, mentoring, tutoring, counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues can find it at the college’s new Veterans Resource Center.

The center officially opened its doors Wednesday afternoon in the student center.

Eastern Florida State College President James Richey said the college has a history of embracing veterans and veterans’ issues and will continue to do so.

“It’s a great opportunity to do what we can to help our veterans the best we can,” he said before speaking to the audience at the open house.
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