Veteran Students Graduating
July 4th Red, White & Blue Special event
Veteran Students Graduating
Welcome to the Military and Veterans Student Success
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Welcome to the Military and Veterans Student Success
The Military and Veteran Student Success Team has one primary mission: YOU. We stand ready to provide holistic support, services, and advocacy for military-connected students’ academic, career, and personal success. We welcome you as very special members of our Florida Atlantic community. You are the very BEST part of Florida Atlantic. Please contact us at: veterans@fau.edu or 561-297-4725. Thank you for your service to our nation.

 


 

 
 

 

Florida Atlantic is designated as a Top Ten Military Friendly® School

 





 

 

Florida Atlantic is ranked in the Top Online Veterans Programs by U.S. News & World Report

 



 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Ch. 31 VR&E recipients

For Ch. 31 VR&E recipients, please ensure you have a current Purchase Order number (PO#) from your VR&E counselor prior to registration to avoid delays in certification. If you are enrolled and a current PO# has not been provided, please note that you are financially responsible of your tuition & fees


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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAU MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNIZED AT CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH JULY 4th RED, WHITE & BLUE SPECIAL EVENT
July 08, 2025

On July 4th, 2025, representatives from Florida Atlantic, Division of Student Affairs, Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS), and FAU Army ROTC - TALON Battalion were invited by U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's...

VOICES OF VALOR: FAU Honors Women Veterans and FAU Staff in a Special Event of Remembrance
June 19, 2025

On June 12, Florida Atlantic University hosted an event in honor of National Women Veterans Recognition Day to highlight the experiences of women who served.

2025 Divisional Award Winner
June 02, 2025

The Division of Student Affairs, Military and Veteran Student Success is proud to celebrate David Alphonso, Ed.S., Assistant Director, as the recipient of the 2025 Division of Student Affairs, Staff Success Professional Development...

EVENTS

Spotlight Stories

Photo of the Vets Team greeting Mrs. Knauss-Selph

2025 Divisional Award Winner: David Alphonso

The Division of Student Affairs, Military and Veteran Student Success is proud to celebrate David Alphonso, Ed.S., Assistant Director, as the recipient of the 2025 Division of Student Affairs, Staff Success Professional Development Award.

Photo of the Vets Team greeting Mrs. Knauss-Selph

Our Honored Guest: Hosting Mrs. Paula Knauss-Selph

Florida Atlantic University’s Military & Veteran Student Success , Army ROTC, and Veteran Owls student organization had the honor of hosting Mrs. Paula Knauss-Selph, Executive Director of the Respect and Remember Foundation (also known as R2Factor).

Photo of Award winners

Legacy of Service: Veteran Owls Awarded and Recognized on National Stage

Veteran Owls President Edilberto DeJesus, Jr. with Service Award winners Millie Rivera and Julio Llorenty (Veteran Owls V.P.), and Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Student Success David Alphonso

Career Coaching Services

I am a United States Army Veteran with a background in Human Resources.

I work at the Florida Atlantic Career as one the coordinators on the Experiential Lerning & Internships team, as well as assist Military & Veteran students with their professional development needs.

Visit me for Career Coaching! Appointment is not necessary.

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FAU Recognized as Military Friendly® University for 11 Years in a Row.

Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School “Category: Tier 2 Research Institution,” based on the expansion of services and spaces offered by FAU’s Military and Veterans Student Success .
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Program Matches FAU Military Veteran Students with Shelter Dogs

Lenny Polidor wanted a dog for most of his life. Now thanks to a new program at Florida Atlantic University, the third-year exercise science major will have his wish granted.
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FAU Student Named Udall Scholar

Florida Atlantic University student Bernard Harrigan has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar, marking the first time in the University’s history that one of its students was presented with this scholarship.

 

OFFICE LOCATION

 

Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSSC)

Boca Raton Campus
Building 31E
Room 173
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
(561) 297-4725

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PARKING: LOT 16
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