Lauren DelRicci

Lauren DelRicci, U.S Navy veteran. Fifteen years of experience navigating Veterans Affairs benefits for military-veterans and dependents. Subject matter expert in the field of veterans’ benefits; notably service-connected-disability and higher education. Verbose knowledge of Post 9/11 GI Bill, vocational rehabilitation (VOCREHAB) and Dependent’s Education Assistance Program (DEAP). DelRicci earned a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, a master’s degree in corporate and public communications, master’s certificates as a public relations specialist and in non-profit management by utilizing a combination of VA benefits including the Post 9/11 GI Bill, VocRehab and VRRAP.

Mental Health Resources for Student Veterans

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According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, fewer than 50 percent of returning veterans in need receive mental health treatment. As of 2022, the VA reported there were about 18 million veterans in total, with 8.5 percent under age 35. Considering more than 30 percent of veterans reported having a bachelor’s degree or higher as…

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