Colleges and universities are considering military students now more than ever. More veterans are looking for programs to suit their needs once they exit the service. But which colleges are the most military-friendly? Are there some that you should apply to that offer online degrees?
We have handpicked four of the institutions that rank as some of the most military-friendly schools in the United States. These offer a lot of tuition assistance for vets as well as opportunities for online degree programs. Look for schools that offer student-veteran benefit programs, such as the Yellow Ribbon program, TA funding, and military scholarships.
Stanford University
Stanford University is ranked as one of the best colleges for military veterans. Classes are small with a 5:1 student-to-professor ratio. There are programs from Engineering to Social Sciences.
If the freshman retention rate (of 98 percent) shows anything, it is that students are satisfied with their experiences at Stanford. Also take note that about half of the full-time undergrads at Stanford receive some sort of financial assistance, so there are opportunities for vets to get their costs covered.
Dartmouth College
This private college has been around since 1769 and has maintained a good reputation for providing students with high-quality educational experiences that develop into careers. This is one of the most military friendly online colleges too, as Dartmouth is quickly moving to more online learning opportunities.
If you do take on-campus classes, you get a small student:professor ratio and can take in quite a bit of American history while you’re at it.
Cornell University
Located in lovely Ithica, New York, Cornell University is a selective university. However, it is one of the most renowned schools for Business, Managing, Marketing, and Engineering. Many students end up receiving financial aid, and there is an 88 percent graduation rate that reflects how strongly Cornell focuses on providing quality experiences for students.
While there, you can join one or more of the over 1,000 student organizations. There are also some work-study opportunities for highly motivated students who want to earn while they learn.
University of Michigan
Nestled in the heart of Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan is predominantly known for its athletics. But, the truth is, U of M is a respectable institution known for producing driven and intelligent graduates. U of M has a lot of opportunities for students to learn online, and the trimester-based system adds a lot of flexibility for scheduling courses.
University of Maryland Global Campus
Don’t forget to look around for online classes as well. University of Maryland Global Campus is a good example of schools that offer degrees for military personal that are either entirely online or almost entirely online. It’s a great choice if you aren’t looking for the campus experience or aren’t able to stay on campus for an entire semester.
Veterans looking for military-friendly colleges will find that they have a lot of opportunities spread out before them. That means you will need to carefully consider which school is the right one for you. Spend some time researching the particular program(s) in which you are interested and speak with an admissions representative before you decide to enroll.
