and veteran students participating in a Federal work-study program under part C of title IV, a work-study program administered by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs, or a State work-study program). (v) The institution or consortium commits to using a portion of the grant received under this section to develop and implement an early-warning veteran student retention program designed to alert staff at the Veteran Student Center that a veteran student may be facing difficulties that could lead to the non-completion of the course of study of such veteran. (vi) The institution or consortium commits to providing mental health counseling to its veteran students and their spouses. (vii) The institution or consortium carries out programs or activities that assist individuals pursuing a course of education using educational assistance under chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code. (c) Use of funds (1) In general An institution or consortium that is awarded a grant under subsection (a) shall use such grant to establish, maintain, improve, or operate a Veteran Student Center. (2) Other allowable uses An institution or consortium receiving a grant under subsection (a) may use a portion of such funds to carry out supportive instruction services for student veterans, including— (A) assistance with special admissions and transfer of credit from previous postsecondary education or experience