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

 
2021-2022 Veteran Friendly Badge Award
2022-2023 Veteran Friendly Badge Award
2022-2023 Veteran Friendly Spouse Badge Award
2023-2024 Veteran Friendly Badge Award
2025-2026 Veteran Friendly Badge Award
 

 

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

 
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Employment Opportunities with MVSS

Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) is currently fully staffed with an amazing team of VA Work Study Students. We are not accepting VA Work Study Student employment applications at this time. We encourage you to monitor this site and future announcements for opportunities to join our team. We encourage you to explore broad FAU student employment opportunities, career services, and to create a Handshake account here:
Student Employment Opportunities | Florida Atlantic University


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

Veterans with service dog and supporters
November 24, 2025

MVSS celebrates Fall 2025 MVSS Graduation Event with The Honorable Douglas A. Collins, Secretary, U.S. Department Veterans Affairs and FAU President

First Stadium Stair Climb Fitness Challenge!
September 28, 2025

FAU Division of Student Affairs, Military and Veteran Student Success, Police, and ROTC hosted 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and the first Stadium Stair Climb Fitness Challenge!

group shot of Military students and FAU president
August 23, 2025

FAU's Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) team welcomed new military-connected students, family, and Army ROTC Cadets at the Military Connections Welcome Event - Fall 2025 on August 20, 2025, at the Boca Raton Student...

EVENTS

 

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
 Lamont Shingle standing in military uniform

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...

Sarah Duffany

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.

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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).

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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.

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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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