1. Student Veterans
at the university of alabama
Diversity is one of The University of
Alabama’s biggest strengths (other
than football, of course). Students
and faculty are from all over the
world. Because UA’s community
includes people from all walks of life,
it’s possible to learn from each other.
Unfortunately, UA’s student veterans
are often overlooked.
There are 1,038 student veterans on
the University of Alabama campus.
That’s one in every 35 students.
Although this group of the UA
community has experienced things
many others cannot relate to, in
many ways, these students are just
like everyone else. They have a
desire for higher education and a
typical college experience.
If you are a veteran or have a family
member or friend in the military, attend the
University of Alabama Campus Veterans
Association’s next meeting!
Follow University of Alabama Campus
Veterans Association on Facebook for
further information.
Follow
@inthechairua
on Instagram to show your
support and learn more about
our goal of seeing a POW/MIA
chair in various athletic stadiums
at the University of Alabama.

2. top factorsto consider when teaching student veterans
There are over 27 million
veterans in the United States today.
undergraduate and graduate students
nationwide are veterans according to the
U.S. Department of Education.4%
Veterans in Higher Education
73%
are
male
27%
are
female
52% of student veterans reported having dependents
upon enrollment in a post-secondary institution.
47%have
children
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
reported that only 15 percent of all
student veterans are of traditional
college age (18-23), instead most student
veterans range between ages 24 and 40.
The average age of student veterans
at the university of alabama is 28years
old
47%are
married
Since 2009, the post-9/11 GI Bill has generated over
$53billion
service members, veterans and their families.
1.4millionto benefit the post
secondary education of
Our main mission is to create
a home for Veterans here at UA.
We want to enhance their lives
so they can have the best and
most successful experience.
“
”-Rachel Thornton-
CVA President