The primary mission of Students Affected by the Military (SAM) is to foster and develop a support and a social network for UALR students affected by the military by performing the following:
- Assist students affected by the military in achieving their educational goals and providing assistance in the transition process.
- Provide future veterans and family members with the support needed to succeed by means of scholarships for higher education.
- Promote and make accessible all benefits and entitlements afforded to military veterans and their families.
- Ensure for the needs and overall wellness of student veterans and students affected by the military.
- Promote and represent the interests of students with prior or current military associations and students affected by the military.
- Foster and develop a social network for students affected by the military.
- Provide outreach services to students affected by the military.
- Work with other military veterans organizations to overall enhance benefits and services provided to military veterans and their families.
