Little is known about the higher education experiences of gay and sexual minority male veterans. This study utilizes a general qualitative design to explore these experiences. Using Phillips and Lincoln's (2017) Veteran Critical Theory as a theoretical framework, I explore the supports and barriers that gay and sexual minority male veterans experience in higher education. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with seven participants, I find that this population experiences many barriers in higher education, including homophobia and financial insecurity. Factors that supported a successful experience for gay and sexual minority male veterans included a positive campus climate for student veterans, access to mental health counseling, and participation in co-curricular activities. This study highlights the need for continued research on the experiences of LGBTQ+ experiences, including research that considers the role of the co-curriculum in helping queer veterans build relationships on campus. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]