I'm a military member interested in studying in Missouri. Looking for relatively military-friendly colleges, anyone got suggestions or experiences to share about colleges in Missouri that are particularly accommodating for military members?
You're asking a great question! Missouri offers several college options that are known to be military-friendly. They maintain various services and resources that are specifically tailored to the needs of military personnel, whether active duty, reservist, or veteran.
One of the most recognized military-friendly schools in Missouri is Missouri State University. It's recognized for its Veterans Student Services, which includes advising, Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits counseling, and military credit evaluations. The school is recognized as a Veteran Friendly School by The Military Times. They also have an entire department, the Veteran Student Center, dedicated to providing resources and support to military-affiliated students.
Another fine option is Maryville University in St. Louis. It's been listed as a "Military Friendly School" by G.I. Jobs Magazine several times. They have a dedicated office for military and veteran services and also offer potential scholarship opportunities for student veterans.
Webster University is a third option that stands out. Webster has been serving military students since the 1970s and has campuses located on or near more than 39 military installations across America. They provide flexible course options and formats, including online courses and evening classes. There’s also a dedicated military tuition discount for active-duty military enrolling in undergraduate or graduate courses.
These are just a few options, and there are certainly more out there. Always make sure to research each institution's benefits specifically for military personnel to understand what kind of support you can expect. Features to look for include dedicated support for military members, military grants or scholarships, flexible timing for deployments/duty stations changes, and credits for military training. Good luck with your college search in Missouri!
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