Education Division Scholarship
Navigating the Academic Terrain: Examining the Challenges and Success Factors of Student Veterans in Higher Education Institutions
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Streaming Media
Publication Date
1-6-2025
Abstract
This study investigates the academic experiences of student veterans, addressing specific challenges they face in higher education. Using Schlossberg’s adult transition theory, it explores the effects of invisible barriers, enrollment trends, and institutional factors on veteran student success, leveraging the VA’s GI Bill Comparison tool to examine public versus private school support. Findings underscore the need for targeted resources, faculty training, and institutional awareness to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances veteran students' academic success and sense of belonging.
Publication Title
Hawaii International Conference on Education (23rd Annual Conference)
ISSN
ISSN #1541-5880
Recommended Citation
Reyes, Katherine and Idleburg, Corey, "Navigating the Academic Terrain: Examining the Challenges and Success Factors of Student Veterans in Higher Education Institutions" (2025). Pepperdine University, Education Division Scholarship. Paper 372.
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/gsepedu/372
