"Our military-connected students are resilient and know how to grow and thrive in new school environments. To do so, they need the tools and resources that we, as education leaders, must provide to support them in these new environments."

— Secretary Miguel Cardona

Secretary's letter regarding military-connected students and families (MIC3)

Joining Forces: Taking Action to Serve America's Families

Joining Forces: Taking Action to Serve America's Families is a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give our Service Members and their Families all the opportunities and support they have earned.

8 Keys to Veterans' Success

The "8 Keys to Veterans' Success" (8 Keys) are a voluntary initiative through the Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs. They highlight specific ways that colleges and universities can support veterans as they pursue their education and employment goals.

To join with the colleges and universities that are committed to the 8 Keys, to learn more about this initiative, and to electronically upload an affirmation letter from your president/chancellor, please visit the 8 Keys to Veterans' Success registration site. By affirming support for the 8 Keys, your institution is expressing its commitment to implement the promising practices outlined in them. To view the list of 8 Keys to Veterans' Success Sites, click here. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 8keys@ed.gov or at 202-453-6392.

Press Releases

• Department Awards Grants to Improve Opportunities and Outcomes for Nation's Postsecondary Veteran Students

• Education Department Releases Proposed Regulations to Protect Veterans and Service Members, Increase College Oversight, and Increase College Access for Incarcerated Individuals

Resources

• Resources for Caregiving Veteran Families

• Secretary Cardona Attends NATCON with Student Veterans of America in Orlando, Florida

• Memorial Day Observance at ED

• Letter to State Directors of Special Education on Ensuring a High-Quality Education for Highly Mobile Children. OSEP Policy Support 22-02

• U.S. Department of Education Programs Supporting Veterans

• Readmission Requirements for Service Members — Was your college enrollment interrupted when you were called to active duty? For information on returning to the college you previously attended, see the Q & A at http://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/guid/readmission.html for guidance on approaching your school when you’re ready to reenroll.