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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Military students contribute leadership, discipline, and problem-solving skills that elevate your campus culture.
Transitioning from military service to college life is a journey filled with both opportunities and unique challenges. That’s why Military Friendly® exists. Military-connected students bring maturity, resilience, and real-world skills, but they also face hurdles that traditional students rarely encounter. Relocations, deployments, navigating complex benefits, and balancing family responsibilities all create an environment where even …
In the halls of academia, there is a common phrase that you’ve probably heard. “The enrollment cliff is real.” The traditional higher education model is facing a demographic shift, and many schools are scrambling to find a solution. In this environment, a student’s financial stability and their ability to pay for their education are a …
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Every university is looking for a competitive edge. It’s a constant race to attract top talent, stand out in a crowded market, and build a reputation for forward-thinking excellence. But in the search for the next big thing, many institutions are overlooking a powerful source of innovation already in their midst, military students. These aren’t …
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Improve retention with military-connected students by building a campus culture of holistic support, from admissions to graduation.
Schools need to have a strategic approach to student recruitment. One important step in developing your strategy is creating student recruitment personas.
It’s about time colleges and universities recognize the value that nontraditional students bring to a campus, classroom, and student body.
The Military Friendly® initiative and its recent webinar, “How Military Friendly Schools Rise Above Their Peers,” highlight a fundamental truth: truly serving military students necessitates understanding their unique challenges. Unlike traditional students, military students often face frequent relocations, unpredictable schedules, and the complex transition from military to civilian life. Our data shows that institutions that …
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