Table 1
Individual Profiles of the Male Participants.
| PSEUDONYM | RACE/ETHNICITY | DEGREE TYPE | MILITARY BRANCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR | Hispanic | Associate | National Guard/Army |
| Cuzzo | Black/African American | Associate | Army |
| EL | Black/African American | Associate | Army |
| Jay | White | Associate | Air Force |
| Jimmy | White | Associate | Army |
| Tommy | Black/African American | Associate | Army |
Table 2
Emergent Themes.
| THEME | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Early preparation and planning for college | Examines participants’ perceptions regarding the importance of planning ahead and initiating all necessary paperwork related to the GI Bill early, as well as the processes involved in starting college. |
| The impact of interactions with professors | Discusses how both positive and negative interactions with professors influence the college experiences of student veterans. |
| Connections with fellow student veterans | Examines the participants’ perceptions of the importance of building connections with other student veterans. |
| Understaffing of campus military services offices | Discusses participants’ experiences with the military office and how understaffing impacts the services provided. |
| Awareness and utilization of disability support programs | Examines participants’ awareness of the services provided and highlights the underutilization of the office. |
| Awareness and utilization of career services programs | Discusses participants’ understanding of the available services and explores the reasons for the limited use of the office. |