The Role of Health Services in Student Veterans' Private School Choice

• In Event: 16.061 - Roundtable Session 4
  In Roundtable Session: 16.061-15 - Support Services

Abstract

Student veterans are a unique, under-researched population on college and university campuses. The current study (n=113) investigated the criteria used when student veterans select a private non-profit college or university. A one-factor model of support for mental and health needs constructed from prior research was tested and found to have adequate fit. The factor support was used in structural equation modeling to test the relationship between selection of a private non-profit college or university and the length of time at that school as well as the length of time served in the military. Results indicate veterans who served more time in the military are more likely to select a school based on the presence of mental and physical health services.

Authors

• Janet Hall Bagby, Baylor University

• Tracey Nicole Sulak, Baylor University

• Rachel L Renbarger, Baylor University

• Lauren Hertzberg, Baylor University

• Caitlin Miller, Baylor University

• Kayla Rhindenour, Baylor University