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Fact Sheet

Supporting Military-Connected Learners in Higher Education

November 9, 2026

Military-connected learners represent a critical but under-supported population in American higher education. Approximately 820,000 undergraduate students nationwide, or roughly 5% of all undergraduates, are veterans, active-duty service members, reservists or National Guard members. Military-connected learners also include military spouses, dependents, and Gold Star families. Challenges such as deployments, relocations, and balancing caregiving responsibilities can make it difficult for these learners to navigate the entire higher education journey. Drawing on CHEPP's research, this new fact sheet outlines institutional strategies and federal policy recommendations that can help remove these barriers and improve outcomes for military-connected learners.

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Report

Creating Accessible Career Connectivity for Learners with Disabilities in Higher Education

October 22, 2026

This report from Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice is intended to educate policymakers, higher education leaders, employers, and other stakeholders on the need for more accessible career-connected activities and the practices and strategies that can help build them.

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Letter

Public Comment Letter Regarding Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization

September 25, 2026

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) submitted the following public comments to the U.S. Department of Education’s (“the Department”) proposed rule, Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization.

The letter expresses support for proposed changes to improve the college credit transfer process and emphasis on student success outcomes, as well as raises concern with the Department's inclusion of a definition of academic freedom. 

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Fact Sheet

Building Postsecondary Program Pathways into the Workforce for Today’s Learners

August 5, 2026

Today’s learners include adults who are working and/or caregiving while they attend college — making it increasingly important for higher education to offer flexible, affordable higher education options that lead to higher earnings. This fact sheet summarizes both the strategies and the key elements of higher education programs aimed at providing stronger career connectivity for learners in higher education. Further details can be found in CHEPP’s full report, Online by Design: Improving Career Connection for Today’s Learners.

Meet Today’s New Traditional Learners

Visit the Learner Map to read about the SNHU students in all 50 states who represent today’s new traditional learners.

Explore The Map

Accessible by Design: A Comprehensive Playbook for Higher Education

The Coalition on Accessibility in Higher Education, co-convened by CHEPP, released a practical, comprehensive guide to accessibility in Higher Education.

Read the Playbook