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Supporting Military Veteran Students: Early Lessons From Kohlberg Prize Recipients

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The Post-9/11 GI Bill of 2008 has increased postsecondary education participation rates of military service members and veterans. Such participation is critical for military-connected individuals as they transition to civilian life. Postsecondary education enables military-connected individuals to upgrade their existing skills, gain new skills, or earn a credential that helps translate their skills into nonmilitary occupations. However, federal statistics indicate that while the Post-9/11 GI Bill has increased higher education participation rates overall, a higher percentage of veterans have entered for-profit colleges than have entered public institutions. In 2007–2008, 14 percent of veterans enrolled in college were at for-profit institutions, and 42 percent were at community colleges; by 2011–2012, these proportions had shifted to 24 percent and 37 percent, respectively.

Source: Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)

DOI: 10.7916/d8xp8nc4

Authors: Karp, Melinda Jane Mechur, Klempin, Serena Constance

Language: English

Topic: Education and Military Integration

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2597413610

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