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 2026-2027 GOLD LEVEL Military Friendly® and Military Spouse 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
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
What does this mean?
On March 13, 2026, Catalina Garcia was recognized on FAU's baseball field as the special guest of honor for "Salute to Service" night as the Owls took on the University of Maryland baseball team.
On February 2, 2026, Florida Atlantic’s Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) team leaders joined the U.S Army’s elite aerial demonstration unit and parachute team, known as the “Golden Knights”, at Homestead...
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),...
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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