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Bringing you resources, insights, and interesting stories from the veteran education space.
Our SOC 2 and What it Means
At VVC, we understand the importance of trust and security for our higher education clients. That's why we're proud to announce that our company is now SOC 2 Type II compliant.
5 Top Programs Winning the Student Veteran Support Game
Student veterans seek higher education programs that make accessing their MHA (Military Housing Allowance), G.I. Bill benefit, Tuition Assistance (TA), and Yellow Ribbon opportunities easy. Institutions that offer credit for military service, thriving veteran student organizations, and access to veteran counselors are also highly sought after.
Veterans services help to support students, aim them right direction, and allow them to make their academic transition smooth and successful.
5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Inquiries and Applications from Military Veterans
Check out these five ways to ensure you are making the most of your inquiries and applications from military veterans.
Kellie Artis of Virtual Veterans Communities Named 2023 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar
Artis joins national network of leaders working to improve outcomes for our Nation's veterans
5 Tips for Moving Up the Military and Veteran College Rankings the Right Way
Climb the ranks in a substantive way that steers clear of approaches to inflate short-term results at the cost of long-term efficacy.
Honoring Memorial Day: What’s Appropriate and What’s Not
Recognizing the day as one of sharing memories and honoring sacrifice is paramount.
Insights and Best Practices for Veteran Student Onboarding
Whether seeking to improve student experience and outcomes, improve retention, or boost enrollment, look no further than veteran onboard coaching.
How Do You Identify and Reach Student Veterans?
If you're looking to increase your student veteran population, or provide more resources and information for them, you may need to start by learning more about that group of students.
Want to Know More About Student Veteran Enrollment? Start here.
Student veterans are an incredibly diverse population and decidedly different from traditional college students. Learning more about student veteran enrollment helps attract more student veterans to your institution.
Determining What Support Student Veterans Need and How to Offer It
After learning about student veterans and the enrollment challenges surrounding this student population, the next step is determining what support students need — and offering it.
How to Help Military-Connected Students Navigate Higher Ed
What is a military-connected student? What makes them unique? Let’s uncover what challenges they face in higher education, and what institutions can do to help them achieve their goals.
Army Veteran Makes Mark on Veteran Education
Jason Dempsey is the president of Virtual Veterans Communities and is well acquainted with the military lifestyle.
Why You Should Honor Veterans and Military Families in November
It's important to look at what veterans and family members are seeking when it comes to college.
How To Help Student Veterans Align their Benefits with Their Academic Goals
Marlena works with academic advisors and VA certifying officers to help student veterans map out the best route for meeting academic goals.
Chris Tilghman: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
As the chief executive officer at VVC, Chris Tilghman spends a lot of time in "administrivia" making sure things move smoothly.
Kellie Artis: Communication is Key
Kellie serves as the Director of Communications for Virtual Veterans Communities.
4 Ways to Support Student Veterans on Campus
There are many ways your institution can support student veterans, here are four.
What Does it Mean to be a Yellow Ribbon School?
The intent of the Yellow Ribbon Program is to make private schools more affordable for veterans.
5 Ways to Help Student Veterans Feel Comfortable
Awareness of the stressors and obstacles that student veterans face can help institutions and organizations make veterans feel welcome and comfortable in classes.
The Veteran Readiness and Employment Services Program
Veterans with service-connected disabilities have several options for financing their higher education, including VR&E.
