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: Mil/Vet 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.
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.
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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Military Students as Catalysts for Campus Growth & Innovation
Military students contribute leadership, discipline, and problem-solving skills that elevate your campus culture.
From Transition to Transformation: How Military Friendly Campuses Empower Students
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 …
Beyond the GI Bill®: Unlocking Financial Freedom for Your Campus
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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Your Next Strategic Partner: How Military Students Fuel Innovation
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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Service to Graduation: The Key to Retaining Military-Connected Students
Improve retention with military-connected students by building a campus culture of holistic support, from admissions to graduation.
How To Craft Student Recruitment Personas: Turn Prospects Into Students
Schools need to have a strategic approach to student recruitment. One important step in developing your strategy is creating student recruitment personas.
