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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)511-526
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Education
Volume204
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Education

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