Abstract
This study examined how veteran social engagement predicted post-secondary school attainment. Nearly 10,000 post-9/11 veterans, who separated from military service in 2016, were surveyed on the programs/services they used over 4 years following separation. More than half of veterans had obtained a degree within 4 years of separation. A higher proportion of veterans of color and female veterans reported attending only some higher education than White non-Hispanic male veterans. Positive predictors of educational attainment included participating in veterans’ centers and veteran-student organizations, while negative predictors included financial and mental health problems. Implications for veteran-serving programs of post-secondary institutions are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 511-526 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Education |
Volume | 204 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2024 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Education