Veteran Ally: Practical Strategies for Closing the Military-Civilian Gap on Campus

Attending college following Active Duty military service often involves several challenging transitions with few resources or services to help Veterans. Information about Veterans' experiences of college and the effects of a campus awareness and education program about military students were examined. Veterans felt disconnected from their college community due to differences in culture, views, and circumstances, but reported the campus was more Veteran-friendly following an education program.