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Veterans on Campus

Not so long ago, an online school was pretty much just that. But as demand for online degrees continues to grow, military e-learners have become choosier, says retired Army Maj. Ed Dennis, military relations manager at Bryant & Stratton College Online. Now, it’s also about the quality — student experience in addition to academics. To that end, a growing number of online schools are taking steps to foster community and improve overall support for student service members and veterans. Dennis and other military reps at online schools talk about how this is being accomplished.

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