Supporting Student Veterans: Current Landscape and Future Directions

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Summary

The number of student veterans coming to institutions of higher education continues to increase as the Post 9/11 GI Bill enters its fourth year. With the unprecedented benefits for veterans, universities are asked to provide specific services to student veterans to meet their needs and experiences to increase retention and matriculation. This article outlines the issues faced by student veterans including relational challenges and isolation, student veteran combatrelated injuries, unique considerations for female student veterans, and the reported needs of student veterans. In addition, specific suggestions are given for administrators and counselors to provide support for student veterans.

Citation
Green, L. E. I. G. H., & Hayden, S. E. T. H. (2013). Supporting student veterans: Current landscape and future directions. Journal of Military and Government Counseling, 1(2), 89.