In our recent high-level webinar featuring Mark Handy (Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and Admissions Manager at CIAT) and the Military Friendly® leadership team revealed that one student demographic is not only surviving this environment but thriving: the military-connected student.
Category Archives: EDU
3 Roles Your School Needs to Support Your Military-Connected Students
Discover the 3 critical roles that help Military Friendly® better support their military-connected students.
The Missing Metric in Campus Diversity: The “Lived Experience” Asset
The New Mandate: Being “Military Friendly” isn’t just about being kind to veterans; it is about curating a richer intellectual environment.
Capturing Interest at the Moment of Decision: The Power of Hot Degrees for Veterans
One of the most trusted resources guiding post-service decisions is the annual Hot Degrees for Veterans issue of G.I. Jobs.
Communicating Effectively with Veterans and Military Spouses
Veterans and military spouses bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and resilience to higher education. Yet, their success on campus often hinges on the effectiveness of staff communication. Misunderstandings, assumptions, or a lack of awareness can hinder student engagement, retention, and academic outcomes. Military Friendly® schools understand this challenge and prioritize staff training programs to …
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From Service to School -Transforming Veteran Support
From service to school. Discover the strategic best practices that transform veteran support from an obligation into a competitive advantage.
Effective Strategies for Attracting Military Students
Our “How Military Friendly Schools Rise Above Their Peers” webinar highlighted the importance of effective strategies for attracting and engaging military students. With approximately 250,000 individuals transitioning from military service annually, schools have a significant opportunity to serve this population. Our data shows that schools with strategic outreach programs see a 30% increase in military …
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Closing the Gap: Training Staff to Support Veteran Students
Transitioning from military service to higher education can be challenging. Many veteran students arrive on campus with skills, leadership, and discipline, but they also bring unique needs that require understanding and guidance. Schools often face a common challenge. Gaps in staff training on veteran support. Without training staff to support veteran students, you may miss …
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The Enrollment Accelerator: How to Convert Skepticism into Veteran Trust
Imagine a prospect with a scholarship worth over $80,000 in their hand, yet they still struggle to connect that funding to your institution to complete their enrollment. This is the reality for many military-connected students and their families navigating the complex web of Veteran education benefits, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. For school marketing …
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The Student Drought Is Here: Higher Ed Enrollment
Demographic decline, evolving student expectations, declining higher ed enrollment, and institutional financial stress. They are here, and they are real.
