Hey there! I’m planning on enlisting after high school, but I also want to go to college. Does anyone know of any colleges that are particularly friendly or accommodating to military students?
Absolutely, several colleges and universities make a significant effort to support military students. Here are a few that are often recognized for their commitment:
1. Georgetown University: They have a Veterans Office dedicated to supporting military students. Additionally, the university participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can provide additional financial support beyond the GI Bill benefits.
2. University of Southern California (USC): USC provides services to veterans including a Veterans Resource Center that helps with understanding and maximizing your benefits. They also have a strong Student Veterans of America Chapter.
3. Drexel University: They offer online and on-campus programs that can be a good fit for active duty military and veterans. Drexel also offers a tuition reduction for military students.
4. University of Florida: The Collegiate Veterans Success Center offers a variety of resources to help military students transition into the college setting.
5. American Military University (AMU): This institution, as its name implies, specifically caters to military students, offering flexible online courses.
Lastly, most of these universities participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program which is significant because it allows institutions to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the tuition and fee amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
I hope this helps, and thank you for your service!
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