Practices, policies, and support for student veterans in community colleges.

This article discusses the practices, policies, and support for student veterans in community colleges. It highlights the importance of supporting veterans and the increase in enrollment and services for military-connected students in community colleges. The article is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the scope of serving veterans and military-connected students, including national data, rural community college experiences, and the role of prior learning assessment. The second part delves into student experiences, diversity intersections, and support structures, exploring basic needs and housing insecurity, transition experiences, and collaborative efforts at Pikes Peak State College to support veterans. The article emphasizes the role of community colleges in providing accessible and supportive environments for veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. [Extracted from the article]