With traditional enrollment pipelines shrinking and competition for dedicated students at an all-time high, institutions are struggling to find reliable, high-performing enrollees. However, many schools are overlooking the most tested, resilient candidate pool in the nation: transitioning military service members. While the financial backing of tuition assistance (like the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program) …
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Military life is defined by disruption. Between sudden PCS moves, training rotations, and deployments, a military-connected student’s schedule can change overnight. As a result, Flexibility is your new currency.
In our latest Military Friendly® webinar, we decode the Three Pillars of Retention required to build a sustainable military enrollment ecosystem: Financial Trust, Operational Agility, and Infrastructure.
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.
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. Discover the strategic best practices that transform veteran support from an obligation into a competitive advantage.
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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