Survey and Enrollment Data

At Cleveland State University, we’re proud to be a Collegiate Purple Star Institution, committed to empowering Veterans and Military-Affiliated students with the resources, support, and community they need to thrive — both academically and personally.

Spring 2025 MAP Survey — These insights help us better understand the experiences, needs, and engagement of our Military Affiliated Population (MAP). They guide our programming and ensure CSU continues to foster an environment where Military-Affiliated students can succeed and feel connected.

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This bar chart showcases the campus services most utilized by CSU’s MAP students. The Veterans Services Office, academic advising, and financial aid/bursar support were the most frequently used. Career services, mental health resources, and tutoring were used less often, suggesting opportunities for deeper engagement and outreach.

CSU supports MAP students through a wide range of services. They are engaging most with veteran and academic support, while other resources offer room for deeper connection.

This graphic displays the current Military Affiliation of CSU’s MAP. The majority of respondents identified as Veterans, with smaller groups representing Active-Duty service members, Ready Reservists, and other Military-Affiliated individuals, such as spouses or dependents.

Serving those who’ve served through dedicated resources and tailored support is at the heart of CSU’s mission as a Collegiate Purple Star Institution.

This word bubble graphic represents common challenges faced by CSU’s MAP students. The most frequently reported challenges were balancing school and personal responsibilities, navigating VA benefits, and financial stress. Less frequently noted were difficulties such as transferring military credits or feeling academically unprepared.

Understanding these challenges helps us strengthen wraparound support services and cultivate a more connected learning environment.

As a Collegiate Purple Star Institution, CSU actively listens to the voices of our MAP students. Their insights help shape services that meet evolving needs.

This chart reflects VA education benefit usage among CSU’s MAP students. Most respondents are actively using benefits such as the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. A smaller portion reported not using benefits, having exhausted them, or being eligible but not currently accessing them.

Access to earned benefits is essential to educational success — CSU remains committed to helping MAP students maximize their VA resources.

VikingVets
Support Services for Military Affiliated Students
vikingvets@csuohio.edu

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Berkman Hall (1899 East 22nd St), Room 212
Cleveland, OH 44115

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Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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