Hey folks, I've been thinking about serving in the military after high school and then attending college. I was wondering if anyone had a list of the top20 colleges and universities that are most friendly to military members. Appreciate the help!
Sure, I can help with that. Here are some of the universities that have excellent support systems for their military student populations.
1. University of Southern California (USC): USC has a Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Services, providing services like mental health care.
2. Georgetown University: They offer a Veterans Office that provides resources and support specifically for veterans and military-related students.
3. Arizona State University (ASU): ASU's Pat Tillman Veterans Center provides a range of support services to their veteran and military students.
4. University of Florida (UF): Their Collegiate Veterans Society is active and provides mentorship and social programs.
5. Penn State: They have a dedicated Office of Veterans Programs that offers comprehensive support for student veterans.
6. George Washington University (GWU): GWU's Office of Military and Veterans Services is quite robust and offers support for things like changing from military to student life.
7. University of Arizona: This university's Veterans Education and Transition Services Center has resources and assistance specifically for student veterans.
8. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): UCLA's got the Veteran Resource Center, which helps veterans navigate the resources available to them.
9. Rutgers University: They have a dedicated Office of Veteran & Military Programs that offers comprehensive support for student veterans.
10. University of Nebraska Omaha: The university has a Military and Veteran Services center which is aimed at supporting veterans in their transition to and progression through their university journey.
11. The Ohio State University: They offer a Military and Veterans Services office that helps guide veterans through their college experience.
12. The University of Texas at Austin: Veterans and their families can take advantage of the resources offered by UT Austin's Veterans Education Project.
13. University of Michigan—Ann Arbor: The Veteran and Military Services program here helps veterans adjust.
14. University of Washington: This University's office of Student Veteran Life provides numerous resources and services for veterans.
15. Purdue University: Purdue Military Research Initiative offers free postgraduate tuition for U.S. military officers and civilian scientists and engineers from the U.S. Department of Defense.
16. Columbia University: They have a strong commitment to veterans through their School of General Studies and their partnership with the Posse Foundation’s Veterans Program.
17. Florida State University: They boast a dedicated Veterans Center that helps both veterans and their families.
18. Syracuse University: They have a dedicated Office of Veteran Success that offers a range of services specifically for student veterans.
19. University of South Florida: They offer general services through the Office of Veteran Success.
20. University of Alabama: The Office for Military Families and Veterans offers resources ranging from career services to counseling.
Of course, the decision also depends on what major you hope to pursue, your own academic and extracurricular interests, and the kind of campus environment you're looking for. Good luck!
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