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Colleges and universities often struggle to support service members and their families as they transition into college life and pursue fulfilling careers. Traditional campus services typically do not address the specific needs of military-connected students, who are usually older, used to a structured environment, and often have families.

Military-connected students bring dedication, valuable experience, leadership, and diverse skills. Unfortunately, these qualities are often overlooked.

The National Veterans Leadership Foundation (NVLF) is dedicated to improving the transition experience for military-connected students, equipping them to excel both academically and professionally. Through partnerships with leading universities across the country, NVLF fosters programs and services that provide comprehensive support, advancing academic achievement and a sense of belonging for military-connected students.

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LEADERSHIP THAT DRIVES CHANGE

NVLF uses an integrated strategy to improve the higher education experience for military students.

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NVLF partners with more than 70 institutions of higher learning to develop best-practice programming and shared knowledge that contributes to the success of military-connected students. NVLF also offers a Digital Resource Hub, an online database of ready-to-use resources for military-veteran offices designed to support the replication of high-impact military-veteran programs.

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The NVLF helps universities build greater support for military-veteran students within their local communities, fostering connections and increasing financial support. The Advancement Institute is an annual event that brings together campus teams, including mil-vet directors, development officers, marketing, and career resource leaders, to grow both internal and external support for military-veteran students. The Advancement Awards provide seed funding for events and activities that increase the visibility of military students on campus while also bringing community leaders and supporters to campus.

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We provide resources to help military-connected students transition from campus to career. This includes an online job bank — Service Gradlign — that matches skills and education with job openings. Our Career Pathway programs focus on industry knowledge, career opportunities, networking, mentorship, and coaching. Advocates also recruit other military-connected students, enhancing the military-to-career pipeline.

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REACH AND IMPACT

Our collaboration with universities enhances campus and career opportunities for our military-connected students,
enabling them to make a significant impact in both their workplaces and communities.


NEWS

New scholarship program expands educational access for veterans and military-connected individuals

The Ohio State University’s Max M. Fisher College of Business, in partnership with the National Veterans Leadership Foundation (NVLF), has launched the NVLF Scholarship Program at Fisher! This initiative broadens educational access for veterans and military-connected individuals, offering financial support to enroll in Fisher’s specialized Executive Education programs.

Participants will gain focused, on-campus learning in areas like finance, leadership, business analytics, AI, IT, and supply chain management — tailored for busy professionals.

This initiative reflects both Fisher’s and NVLF’s dedication to empowering the military community through world-class business education.

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