Which Colleges are Known to be Military Friendly?

I'm a veteran planning to start college pretty soon. Been out of the academic game for a bit and I'm wondering, are there specific colleges known to be more military friendly than others? What should I be looking for in a 'military friendly' college anyways?

Great question! "Military friendly" colleges can be defined as those that provide robust resources to assist and support military members and veterans. Some factors that make a college military-friendly are flexible learning options (like online classes), strong veteran financial aid support, dedicated advising, mental health services to veterans or active duty service members, and an active veteran community on campus.

Here are a few schools known to be particularly supportive of their military and veteran students:

1. University of South Florida (USF): USF offers a Veteran Success program that provides resources for the transition from military to student life and offers student veteran organizations to build a community.

2. Arizona State University (ASU): ASU offers the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, which provides academic and support services as well as a Veterans Upward Bound program that helps veterans develop academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education.

3. George Washington University (GWU): GWU offers the Veterans Services, which provides advising, tutoring, and mental health services.

4. Syracuse University: Through their Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Syracuse offers various resources for student veterans and military-connected students.

5. University of Nebraska Omaha: The University's Office of Military and Veteran Services is a one-stop shop for all veteran services including VA benefits, scholarship opportunities, and a transitioning program.

Please remember, every veteran has unique needs and therefore what makes a school "veteran-friendly" can vary. While researching, you may want to check if the school you're interested in has a dedicated veteran department or office, offers scholarships specifically for veterans, grants credit for military training, or permits priority registration. Ensure to look into them and choose what suits your needs the best. Good luck!