student volunteers 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). (E) The institution or consortium commits to using a portion of the grant received under this section to develop or maintain a veteran student retention program carried out by the Veteran Student Center. (F) The institution or consortium commits to providing mental health counseling to its veteran students (and the spouses or partners and children of such students). (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 grant to carry out supportive instruction services for veteran students, including— (A) assistance with special admissions and transfer of credit from previous postsecondary education or experience