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
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Employment Opportunities with MVSS
TEAM MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES (VA Work Study Students) - OPEN NOW!
Interested in joining a team that serves our military-connected student community? Are you naturally helpful with others, proactive, and reliable? If so, we have (2) Veterans Affairs (VA) Work-Study Student positions at the Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) team and center available now.
We are seeking ideal candidates who have a service mindset and who want to be part of a great, public-facing team.
To learn general information about the VA Work Study program, please visit:
Work Study | Veteran Affairs
For information about the VA Work Study Student program at the FAU MVSS Center, please contact Assistant Director David Alphonso at (561) 297-4725, veterans@fau.edu, and/or please visit us in person.
If you are ready to apply: Please follow the link to complete the VA Work-Study Application*. Submit both your application and a CV/resume to veterans@fau.edu.
This job post will close on Friday, February 6th, 2026 @ 12 p.m. Thank you.
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
What does this mean?
On January 8-10, 2026, Florida Atlantic's team comprised of Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS), Veteran Owls, and Student Veterans of America - FAU Chapter members attended the 2026 Student Veterans of America (SVA),...
FAU's Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) team welcomed our new 2026 class of military-connected students, family, Army ROTC Cadets, and U.S. Coast Guard Officer Trainees at the Military Connections Welcome Event...
On December 15, 2025, FAU celebrated the commissioning of five Florida Atlantic U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets and graduates as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army! FAU's Army ROTC Talon Battalion...
FALL SEMESTER 2025:
U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet and Florida Atlantic senior Lamonte Shingle leads the way,
completing the Air Assault program at West Point and Advanced Camp at Fort Knox!
Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) is proud to recognize U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps...
MVSS Student and U.S. Coast Guard Officer Trainee (OT) Sarah Duffany deployed to Coast Guard Cutter KINGFISHER, Charleston, SC, for Summer 2025!
Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) is proud to recognize Coast Guard Officer Trainee (OT) and Florida Atlantic military student Sarah Duffany, who reported for a 30-day operational assignment to Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Kingfisher on June 1st, 2025.
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).
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 Learning & Internships team, as well as assist Military & Veteran students with their professional development needs.
Visit me for Career Coaching! Appointment is not necessary.
FAU Recognized as Military Friendly® University for 11 Years in a Row.
Program Matches FAU Military Veteran Students with Shelter Dogs
FAU Student Named Udall Scholar
Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSSC)
Boca Raton CampusBuilding 31E
Room 173
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
(561) 297-4725
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