Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

This course is designed to be a training that familiarizes any faculty or staff member at a college or university with military and veteran culture as well as veteran-specific considerations in the areas of admissions, finances, academic and student life, and health and well-being. Our hope is that the information provided here will deepen the understanding of student veterans, resulting in a more veteran inclusive campus.

• Introduction to Military Structure
• A Deeper Dive into the Military
• Why Do People Join the Service?
• Military Culture
• Veteran Stories and Experiences
• Why Do People Leave the Service?
• Veterans: Definitions
• Transitioning to Civilian Life
• Communicating and Connecting with Veterans
• Veterans and Education
• Introduction to Admissions Considerations for Veterans
• Recruiting Student Veterans
• Examining Admission Policies for Veterans
• Partnering Between Two-Year and Four-Year Schools
• Reading the Veteran Application
• Introduction to Financing Veteran Education
• An Overview of Veterans Educational Benefits Through the VA
• Assisting Veterans in Understanding and Applying for VA Benefits and Other Aid
• FAFSA and CSS Profile Assistance, BAH and Housing Costs
• Assisting and Advising Veterans on Financial Issues After They've Enrolled
• Academic Advising and Support
• Syncing with the Rhythm of Campus
• Peer Resources
• Preparation for life after college
• An Introduction to Veteran Health and Wellbeing Consideration
• Physical Health
• Social Health
• Mental Health
• Suicidality