by our College Data Analytics TeamVeterans who have decided to continue their education should research their options to see which schools do a good job supporting those with prior military experience. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about Amherst College veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: Amherst College GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on Amherst:
A sizable veteran community on campus is often a sign that a school knows how to support students with a military background. Per VA data, there are 19 GI Bill® students at Amherst. Given that enrollment at the school is 1,907, about 99.6% of students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For context, around three to four percent of American college students are veterans, per the Student Veterans of America.
This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, such as Post-9/11, the Montgomery GI Bill®, the Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It leaves out active-duty personnel using Tuition Assistance, meaning the total military presence may be greater.
Amherst College takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
What does this mean to me? Here are the specific commitments the school has made through each program it participates in.
| Career and Vocational Support |
|---|
| Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements. |
| Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs. |
**Amherst College offers a student veterans group.**The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
Amherst does not currently award college credit for military training. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Check with Amherst about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are available at Amherst for the following armed services:
No complaints about this school have been filed with the VA.
Notes and References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.