should coordinate and centralize campus efforts for all veterans, together with the creation of a designated space for them . (9) Budget constraints often make it difficult or impossible for institutions of higher education to dedicate space for offices, lounges, or student centers for veteran students. (10) According to the Department of Education, federally funded Veteran Student Centers and staff have generated improved recruitment, retention, and graduation rates, have helped veteran students feel better connected across campus, and have directly contributed to student veterans’ successful academic outcomes. 3. Department of Veterans Affairs grant program for Veteran Student Centers at institutions of higher education (a) Grants authorized Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make grants to institutions of higher education or consortia of institutions of higher education for the establishment, maintenance, improvement, and operation of Veteran Student Centers. (b) Eligibility To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an institution of higher education or consortium of such institutions shall— (1) enroll in undergraduate or graduate courses— (A) a significant number of veteran students, members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, and members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces