Explore five VA-aligned federal programs that support military-connected students beyond campus. Learn how institutions can align with these resources to strengthen enrollment, persistence, and career outcomes while building more coordinated, student-centered support systems in higher education.

Military-connected students often encounter hidden challenges after enrollment. Explore how misaligned benefits processes, inconsistent credit transfer, rigid academic structures, and disconnected campus services create friction—and how institutions can improve the student experience to support persistence and long-term success.

Learn what military-connected students prioritize in college marketing messages — from clear information about benefits and credit to authentic support systems and consistent experiences. Discover how institutions can align outreach that resonates with this purpose-driven audience and drives enrollment success.

Military students are not a single audience. Learn why segmentation matters in higher education and how understanding veterans, active-duty service members, spouses, and dependents helps institutions improve recruitment, retention, and long-term student success.

Explore key 2026 data and trends for military-connected learners. Learn how enrollment, benefits usage, program flexibility, and career outcomes shape higher education strategy, and discover actionable insights to support recruitment, retention, and success for veterans, active-duty students, and military families.

Military-connected students require more than traditional recruitment tactics. Learn how higher education institutions can use data, transparency, and strategic alignment to build marketing and enrollment strategies that genuinely resonate with service members, veterans, and military families.

Explore the essential resources and institutional strategies that support military-connected students in higher education. This authoritative guide outlines scalable, data-informed approaches to enrollment, advising, benefits navigation, and career alignment that drive persistence, completion, and long-term student success.

A comprehensive guide to military-connected student success in higher education, exploring enrollment, retention, data strategy, and institutional capacity. Learn why holistic, scalable support models are essential for serving veterans, service members, military families, and dependents.

Learn how higher education leaders can assess the ROI of serving military-affiliated students by connecting outcomes, risk reduction, and long-term institutional value without overcomplicating the math.

Discover how administrative leaders can develop effective year-end support networks for student veterans, improving retention, well-being, and institutional readiness through intentional planning and collaboration.

Discover five ways colleges can highlight veteran success stories—authentically, strategically, and with fresh ideas that set your campus apart.

Learn why a smarter, more connected approach to military student data helps institutions boost enrollment and better serve those who've served.

This Veterans Day, explore how higher education can meaningfully support student veterans—and how MissionWise helps institutions lead with purpose.

Fordham University’s VA Work-Study program empowers student veterans through purposeful on-campus roles, mentorship, and flexibility. Assistant Director Adrian Kochanowicz shares how OMVS has built a thriving model of veteran support that other universities can learn from.

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In 2025, student veterans seek clarity on education benefits, a real community, and strong career pathways. This article explores what they need from higher education institutions and how schools can respond with authenticity, purpose, and whole-person support.

Discover evidence-based strategies colleges can use to design career readiness programs that naturally appeal to military-connected learners and support their long-term success.

Not all student veterans are the same. Learn how to identify and support distinct military-connected personas—active duty, veterans, reservists, spouses, and dependent children—for better enrollment marketing, academic support, and student success strategies.

Learn how to create veteran-focused enrollment content that's easy to find and navigate, with clear headlines, mobile-friendly design, and targeted keywords that connect your institution to military-connected students during their critical college search period.

Looking to strengthen military enrollment? Learn how to establish strategic partnerships with local military installations through ESOs, MOUs, and MWR collaborations.