Beyond access: Toward a predictive support model for student Veterans in higher education

Abstract: Colleges and universities increasingly enroll military veterans whose transitions into higher education are complex and often poorly supported by systems designed for …

Learning mindset and the academic achievement of student service members/Veterans

Abstract: More than one million current and former members of the United States military are enrolled in higher education in the United States. Prior research has demonstrated that …

Advancing access and success in higher education for military-connected learners

Abstract: This research brief draws on interviews with military-connected students, recent graduates, higher education practitioners who directly serve military-connected students, …

Thriving Lives in Higher Education: Advancing Policy and Practice For University Students From Armed Forces Families

This report examines the experiences of students from Armed Forces families (Service children) in Higher Education (HE) across the UK. It highlights and addresses signifi cant gaps …

Transitioning between institutions: Social (re)location and positionality in student Veteran health and well-being

Abstract: Military service reduces barriers to access higher education through its GI Bill. However, the process of transitioning from the military to the civilian world and higher …

The influence of selected demographic and academic factors on the persistence to degree completion of military Veterans at a research university in the South

Abstract:A large number of veterans leave the military each year, hoping to reacclimate successfully to civilian society while utilizing the knowledge and skills they acquired in …

Continuing the mission: Findings from a needs assessment supporting the new generation of student Veterans

Abstract: For the better part of two decades, military personnel have deployed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. With the drawdown in troops and the ending of most active …

Exploring Army service members’ experiences with academic advising: A phenomenological study

Abstract: Since the development of the GI Bill in 1944, the student service member population at postsecondary institutions has continued to grow. The problem was the lack of …

Marine Veterans’ decision-making process in seeking postsecondary education

Abstract: Military experience alone is no longer enough to replace a college degree for many civilian jobs, leaving nearly 15% of transitioning veterans at a disadvantage without …

College completion and combat Veterans: Barriers and institutional efforts to facilitate successful completion

Abstract: Since the signing of the Post-9/11 GI Bill in 2008, veteran enrollment in college has increased to numbers not seen since the end of World War II. This most recent …

Exploring the transitions of Veterans attending college

Abstract: This qualitative phenomenological study employs a phenomenological approach to investigate the lived experiences of veterans returning to higher education. It aims to …