| According to the Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee, United States Congress (2017), "over 3.9 million soldiers have served in wartime, since September 11, 2001" ("Gulf War-era II Veterans," para. 1). The Post-9/11 Veterans Assistance Act of 2008 (GI Bill) "offers the 2 million Servicemembers who have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts generous support for educational expenses, and has prompted a significant upturn in the number of Veterans and military personnel enrolling in higher education" (McBain, Kim, Cook, & Snead, 2012, p. 5). It is unknown if educational programming and services are adequate to meet the needs of this eligible population. This study identifies the adequacy of accommodations for eligible students utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits in post-secondary institutions through ex post facto data. The intention of this study is to promote Veteran and service member success in post-secondary institutions. As more of these students continue to flood into the post-secondary learning environment, it is imperative to understand, recognize, and plan for accommodations that meet the needs of this student population. |
