Boot camp-style program equips veterans for higher ed and beyond
A program is available to help veterans prepare for higher education and beyond. The story of Ryan Pavel, a former Marine, illustrates the challenges some veterans face when pursuing further education. After being rejected from his college of choice at 17, Pavel joined the Marine Corps and served as a linguist, deploying twice to Iraq.
Pavel's experience in the Marines gave him a new sense of focus and drive, and he later reapplied to college. Although his initial application to the University of Michigan was rejected, he was conditionally accepted after taking community college classes on base. Further details about the program and Pavel's story are available from the source, DAV.
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