Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Challenges of Veteran Students in Higher Education - Coggle Diagram
Challenges of Veteran
Students in Higher Education
Mental Heath and Well-Being
Lack of information about Mental Health Services available
Possible service related trauma
Changes in training (academic) enviroment
Perception that it is weak to ask for help
Service member don't want to be a burden to the mental health office
"Others need this service mere that I do"
Difficulty transitioning to civilian life
Administrative Challenges
Veteran Benefits can be difficult to understand
Many veterans are unaware of campus resources
Educational Challenges
Adjusting to civilian instruction style
Lack of "built-in" organizational accountability
Exploring a new area of study
First generation student
Been away from formal education for many years
Unaware of tutoring services
Social Interaction
Difficulties interaction with a younger student body
Attending college later in life
First generation student
Unaware of other Veteran Students and Veteran student organizations
Financial Strain
Unaware of Veteran's Administration (VA) education benefits
Lack of education given by service
Benefits are difficult to understand
Lack of personal financial education
Lack of Financial education given by branch of service
Opportunity cost to attend college instead of joining the work force
Lack of Understanding and recognition
Misconseptions about Mmilitary veterans
Stereotypes and bias
Lack of understand of the unique challenges veterans face post service
Career Transitions Concerns
Seeking post-college career
Bridging the gap between military and civilian skills and communicating them to employers
Using career services
Learning how to network effectively