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This study examined factors influencing veterans’ postsecondary institutional choices. Individual interviews were conducted with 30 veterans separating from military service and twelve military education officials and counselors. Results indicated most veterans transitioning from the military who aspire to enroll in postsecondary education intend to enroll in community colleges. An analysis of the data generated in the interviews highlights four factors as being influential in veterans’ college choices, including perception of cost and financial resources, academic program offerings, flexible scheduling, and advising received from military education counselors.

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hornor-t--smTara Hornor, Ph.D., currently serves an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Higher Education Leadership Programs in the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel. She has more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience and
previously served as Associate Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation and Dean of Enrollment Management at The Citadel. Dr. Hornor holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arizona and master’s degrees in
school counseling, instructional design, and human resource management.

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