The Common App change comes as a variety of higher education nonprofits and institutions are reorienting programs to increase access and support for military-connected students.
Topics: Military-connected students
FAFSA: Congress votes to shorten form, experts downplay fears about link to the draft
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid has made headlines recently, following a congressional vote to simplify the form and a flurry of social media comments questioning whether FAFSA completion could lead to being drafted into the military.
In programs to support student veterans, colleges see larger implications
College leaders are recognizing that programs to support military-connected students aren’t just beneficial for veterans—they’re a valuable window into the needs of adult learners more broadly.
Warrior-Scholar Project ‘changed my life,’ says Georgetown student
The Warrior-Scholar Project partners with Georgetown University and other elite schools to prepare transitioning military members for college applications, classroom rigors, campus social environments, and civilian life.
With few veterans attending elite colleges, advocates push to close the gap
There are nearly 1 million GI Bill® recipients currently enrolled in college, but just a tiny fraction attend the nation’s top institutions.
Op-ed: Navy veterans need more support planning for college
A military veteran urges the Navy to train soon-to-be civilians earlier and more thoroughly on how to apply to and succeed in college.
Georgetown recognized as a ‘Best College for Veterans’
Georgetown University is one of the nation’s “Best Colleges for Veterans,” ranking second among honorees selected by college review aggregator College Consensus.
Hoping to boost military-affiliated student success, colleges try targeted strategies
Military-affiliated students may benefit from targeted retention strategies that reflect their unique strengths and needs.