Post-9/11 Veterans’ Pursuit and Completion of Post-secondary Education: Social Connection, Mental Health, and Finances

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 d...

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Published in:Journal of education (Boston, Mass.) Mass.), 2024-07, Vol.204 (3), p.511-526
Main Authors: Morgan, Nicole R., Aronson, Keith R., McCarthy, Kimberly J., Balotti, Brandon A., Perkins, Daniel F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Educational attainment
Educational services
Higher education
Mental health
Personal finance
Veterans
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0022-0574
2515-5741
DOI:10.1177/00220574231168638