When a military spouse comes into your office looking for scholarship and career path opportunities, do you have a list of those opportunities ready to go? This article highlights military spouse scholarships and career parth considerations for military spouse students.
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Jul 23, 2025
Awarding credit for military learning is not a concession. It is a commitment to honoring diverse learning paths and building a more inclusive, forward-thinking education system.
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Jul 1, 2025
Higher education institutions play a crucial role in administering military education benefits, yet they are often equipped with inadequate tools to do so efficiently. Learn more about modernization in student information systems.
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May 5, 2025
There are some barriers for ROTC Cadets, Reserve, and National Guard students on campus. Consider these 3 steps to start building connections and breaking down barriers for these students.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 14, 2025
Does your institution partner with the VA to provide the VITAL Program? If not, learn more about to get involved and expand your military-affiliated services.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 10, 2025
Why do student veterans need funding beyond the GI Bill®? Learn more about the limitations of the GI Bill® and how institutions can play a part in helping military-affiliated students navigate the financial costs of higher education.
HigherEdMilitary
Mar 21, 2025
Check what you missed at our last Careers and Coffee session and register to join us next time!
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Feb 4, 2025
In honor of CCME 2025's theme "Acceleration Through Collaboration" we have compiled a list of articles that aim to help military-affiliated professionals break down silos and work across departments and teams to accelerate military-inclusive programming in higher education.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 18, 2024
Well managed philanthropy can fund some to all of the program and scholarship needs of your student veterans. You and 'your DO' are the team that will maximize those opportunities.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 4, 2024
Andrea Wheeler leads the Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials and is also a senior regulatory affairs analyst at DeVry University. Wheeler talked with us about her career path, how she first got involved with the association, and the organization's priorities in veterans' education.
HigherEdJobs
Oct 28, 2024
Interested in how SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society partners with your campus and military-affiliated students? Check out this feature with SALUTE's National Program Manager, Rachael Martel.
HigherEdMilitary
Oct 17, 2024
LeNaya Hezel discussed why higher education is a great career option for veterans and the military-affiliated community.
HigherEdJobs
Sep 5, 2024
Higher education staff/advisors should be ready to answer questions on the ROI of their programs and degrees to help military-affiliated students (and all students) make the best college fit decision that suits them.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 15, 2024
With a college fit toolkit, military-affiliated students can put their best foot forward in higher education from the beginning of the admissions process. Higher education professionals should also be prepared to answer these questions, and more, when military-affiliated students inquire.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 15, 2024
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 14, 2024
Colleges can implement several proactive measures to help military spouses have the necessary resources to thrive in higher education and beyond.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 1, 2024
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jun 21, 2024
Institutions should look for high-demand careers in their community and consider how their campus can provide innovative career opportunities for their student veterans.
HigherEdMilitary
May 20, 2024
What is MyCAA and how can it benefit military spouses pursuing education?
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 8, 2024
Is your institution using technology for content delivery, community builiding, and as additional support for military learners? Considering and answering these questions at your institution could help guide your non-traditional and military learner inclusivity efforts.
HigherEdMilitary
Mar 11, 2024
Check out some suggestions for promoting college fit for military students and their families at your institution beyond campus, cost, and curriculum.
HigherEdMilitary
Feb 5, 2024
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jan 22, 2024
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Jan 4, 2024
SkillBridge is growing in popularity in higher ed, and for good reason, however there are some convoluted logistics transitioning service members and partners need to consider.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 22, 2023
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 5, 2023
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 21, 2023
Do veterans’ educational benefits expire? In some cases, yes.
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Aug 14, 2023
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Aug 4, 2023
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jun 22, 2023
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
May 26, 2023
Navigating education benefits can be tricky for student veterans. School certifying officials are vital in this process, and others on campus can help.
HigherEdJobs
May 4, 2023
How does your institution accommodate prior learning, work experience, transfer credit, and expedited degree completion? Check out how one institution has championed the task and learn from their tips and tricks.
HigherEdMilitary
Apr 10, 2023
There are many scholarships and funding opportunities for military children. Check out some funding resources for the military children on your campus.
HigherEdMilitary
Mar 9, 2023
How does your institution help military dependents navigate their education benefits?
HigherEdMilitary
Feb 20, 2023
As institutions that thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion, it behooves institutions to consider how they can support the unique situations and make the college path something that is less intimidating, stressful, and daunting for prospective caregiver students.
HigherEdMilitary
Jan 23, 2023
Can more be done to assess credit at your institution? See how one university tackles transferring professional experience and courses into university credit.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 16, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 15, 2022
Institutions must have effective communication channels for student veterans at the leadership, financial, and faculty levels.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 1, 2022
Creating ways to make Reserve and National Guard students feel a part of the campus community, while also allowing them to serve the country, is of utmost importance.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 10, 2022
Since not all individuals desire traditional educational pathways, higher ed should place more emphasis on recruiting service members into certificate programs and preparation courses.
HigherEdMilitary
Oct 19, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Oct 13, 2022
To better support this population, leadership can focus on deployment policies, drill obligation policies, and education support policies.
HigherEdMilitary
Oct 6, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 8, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 8, 2022
Who advocates for service members' education benefits? See who is paving the way for better military-affiliated benefits in higher education.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 18, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 11, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 9, 2022
Does your institution offer scholarships to meet the military TA cap? Check out how some institutions are assisting military-affiliated students through TA specific scholarships and lowering costs per credit hour for service members.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 4, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 3, 2022
Check out what you missed in July's HigherEdMilitary Careers and Coffee session. We talked about dedicated orientations and which bridge programs have proven to be the most effective and helpful for student veterans.
HigherEdMilitary
Jul 27, 2022
If a guidance, admissions, or academic counselor wants to truly serve the student, veteran status does not matter, they have to understand how benefits work and be able to explain them as well.
HigherEdMilitary
Jun 23, 2022
Despite a hearty attempt to attract this nation's veterans, the number of veterans in highly selective universities, such as Ivy League institutions, remains low and continues to be underrepresented in elite institutions. In order to attract more student veterans among Ivy League Institutions, it is essential that transitioning veterans are encouraged and supported while applying for our country's top institutions.
HigherEdMilitary
Feb 25, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jan 20, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jan 7, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jan 3, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 28, 2021
When student veterans utilizing the GI Bill® have access to federally funded work-study positions, the easy solution is to simply allow the student veteran occupying a work-study position to support the work of the campus student veteran center. This often translates to paperwork filing, phone answering, and a minimum wage paycheck at the end of the day. These positions lack the responsibility and engagement required for true career readiness.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 17, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 30, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 23, 2021
Theresa Coomer, an Illinois Fellow for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, shares how the opportunity of attending classes exclusively online, a great intake counselor, personal motivation, a supportive online caregiver community, and very supportive faculty helped her successfully navigated her role as both a veteran caregiver and graduate student.
HigherEdMilitary
Nov 18, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Nov 9, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Nov 6, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Oct 28, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Oct 25, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 23, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 21, 2021
Last month after the Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO) conference, HigherEdMilitary writer and engagement coordinator Jill Hinton Wolfe sat down with AVECO President Andrea Wheeler to learn more about her journey and her advice for new SCOs (School Certifying Officials).
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 9, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Sep 7, 2021
If an institution is genuinely looking to be more veteran inclusive, ensuring that their degree and training programs can be covered by the GI Bill® is a necessary step. If you personally aim to be more veteran inclusive in your work on campus, learning about the GI Bill® can be your first move.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 26, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 23, 2021
With the return of fall, those of us in higher education are once again welcoming new students to campus! A formal orientation is one way we enrich this process. Importantly, an effective student orientation can lay the foundation for future student success and retention. This is particularly applicable in the case of student veterans.
HigherEdMilitary
Aug 19, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Aug 12, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jul 22, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jul 14, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jun 10, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Jun 3, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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May 27, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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May 21, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Apr 28, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Apr 22, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
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Mar 30, 2021
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
HigherEdMilitary
Dec 15, 2020
The bill is being hailed by those who are concerned about veterans and service members being taken advantage of by for-profits.
Inside Higher Ed
Dec 4, 2020
The new scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate studies. Current UW veteran students are using scholarships to make a real difference for the veteran community.
University of Wyoming
Dec 2, 2020
Ongoing concerns for student v
Inside Higher Ed
Nov 17, 2020
A multimillion-dollar gift, from Joseph P. Healey, will help Brown University reach its goal of doubling the number of U.S. military veterans enrolled as undergraduates.
Brown University
Oct 9, 2020
The 2021 Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO) Annual Training Conference will be held July 26 - July 29 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials
Oct 7, 2020
On October 1, the third major piece of legislation of the Pandemic Assistance for Student Veterans Act was introduced. The act aims to ease the uncertainty COVID-19 has created for student veterans, service members, their families, and survivors using VA educational benefits.
Student Veterans of America
Oct 4, 2020
Why higher education institutions should report uniform metrics like graduation rates, employment outcomes, and debt-to-income ratios, to better serve not just veteran students, but all students.
The Columbus Dispatch
Sep 21, 2020
Be transparent, what we need t
The Missouri Times
Sep 9, 2020
The scholarship of $25,000 per year complements educational benefits available to veteran graduate students in five schools at Vanderbilt University.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Aug 20, 2020
Some recruiting tactics may be using the pandemic to mislead students veterans.
Military Times
Aug 17, 2020
Colleges with online offerings
The Chronicle
Jul 29, 2020
Representatives from each state have shared their most underused benefit for veterans.
VAntage Point
Jul 14, 2020
The Servicemen’s Readjus
Military Times
Jul 9, 2020
In recognition of their service and leadership potential, 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses have been chosen as 2020 Tillman Scholars. The scholars will receive scholarship funding to pursue higher education.
Pat Tillman Foundation
Jul 8, 2020
Check out the Military Family
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