Student Veterans
Military veterans are returning to school in large numbers, thanks in large part to the more than $10 billion a year they get in Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. Universities and colleges are anxious for that money, too. But how are those institutions supporting veterans?
Military veterans decry debt, useless diplomas from for-profit colleges
“Fail State,” a new documentary by Alex Shebanow, uncovers for-profit colleges’ financial exploitation of vulnerable students and vets
Older cadets at Air Force Academy are a sign of the times in higher education
Running short of 18-year-olds, civilian colleges also need to recruit more older students
At some colleges that recruit veterans and their GI Bill money, none graduate
Federal figures show the success rate for veterans at some schools is infinitesimal
Despite family and work commitments, student veterans outpace classmates
Veterans using GI Bill benefits achieve success rates slightly higher than the average
Veterans continue to battle for their military training to count as college credit
Despite new efforts for change, the problem costs veterans time and taxpayers money
Spiraling graduate student debt raises alarms
An Army veteran, Anthony Manfre paid for his associate’s and bachelor’s degrees mostly with his GI Bill benefits, although he also took out $4,000 worth of student loans. “At the…
Veterans’ new battle: Getting credit for what they already know
TAMPA, Fla. — When Benny Lloyd enrolled in nursing school at the University of South Florida, the Navy veteran brought with him the experience of having been a search-and-rescue…
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Ten ways to make college more friendly to veterans
As we reflect on the diversity of students enrolling in America’s colleges and universities, our attention must turn to our veterans, especially those who have recently served in Iraq and…
New battles for student veterans require fresh strategies from colleges
In 2008, the 911 G.I. Bill was signed into law, giving collegebound veterans the most comprehensive education benefit ever. As a result, veterans are choosing a collegiate path in…
For returning veterans, back-to-school brings new battles – and not enough help
When veterans come home from war and try to put their lives back together, there’s often a giant missing link in their transition: Clear advice on getting back to school…