How Accommodating to Veterans is Appalachian State University?
Below you can find all Appalachian State has to offer for veteran students.
Why Worry About Veteran Services at Appalachian State University?
Colleges that are considered a good choice for veterans offer support for veterans and on-campus services. These programs ensure that you have the most successful experience at Appalachian State as both a student and a veteran.
Appalachian State University is a Good Choice for Veterans
Standing #188 overall on our ranking of the Best Colleges For Veterans, Appalachian State University is a good choice if you are interested in a quality education coupled with factors we think are important to veterans.
According to the VA, there are 685 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® recipients at Appalachian State. Note, this figure does not include any active duty military personnel that are attending this college via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger than this.
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of veterans.
Are you looking for more information about military tuition assistance programs such as the G.I Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program?
Federal Program Participation
Several federally funded groups set standards for colleges educating service members. Appalachian State University participates in three of them. Involvement in these programs plays a key role in helping us determine how good an option a college is for veterans.
 | Principles of Excellence |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) |
 | Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) |
| Eight Keys |
What does all this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs:
Career and Vocational Support
| Accommodate 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. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
Benefits Support
| Ensure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students. |
| Will not use fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations. |
| Provide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program. |
Counseling Support
| Referrals to community organizations as needed |
| Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice. |
| Provide educational plans for all military and Veteran education beneficiaries. |
Credit for Military Experience
| Credit For Military Training |
 | Accepts ACE Credits |
| Accepts Credits by Exam (i.e. CLEP, DSST, ECE) |
Credit for Other Experience
| Advanced Placement |
| Life Experiences |
Don't accept a credit decision like it is an order from your commander that must be followed. There is usually a process at most colleges to appeal any transfer credit acceptance decision. If you can convince the school that your previous class is similar enough to a class at their school you can often get them to change their decision. Spending an hour or so doing that can save an entire semester's worth of work and money.
Additional Credit Considerations
Questions you may want to ask the admissions department.
- What is your policy for accepting transfer credits from other colleges?
- Who determines the relevance of prior courses to courses offered here and their applicability to my intended major?
- What is your process for appealing initial transfer decisions I don't agree with?
- Which nationally accredited colleges do you accept credits from?
Campus Resources for Veterans
| Veteran Services Office |
The SVA provides military veterans with resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and post-graduation at over 990 campuses world-wide.Learn more
Additional Considerations
Questions you may want to ask the admissions department.
- Do you have a full time VA employee on campus? If so, how do I contact them?
- How do I contact the Veterans Services office?
- Where is the Veterans Services office located?
Local Student Veterans of America Chapter
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
| Army ROTC |
| Navy ROTC |
| Air Force ROTC |
Complaints to the VA
| Financial Issues | 1 |
| Quality of Education | 0 |
| Refund Issues | 0 |
| Recruiting / Marketing | 0 |
| Accreditation | 0 |
| Changes in Degree Requirements | 0 |
| Loans | 0 |
| Grade Policy | 0 |
| Transfer of Credits | 0 |
| Job Opportunities | 0 |
| Release of Transcript | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Total Distinct Complaints (complaints may have multiple types) | 1 |
Additional Awards
| Military Friendly |
Nearest DOD Adult Education Centers
- Fort Jackson, Education Center/Army Learning CenterFort Jackson, SCDSN Phone: 312-734-5341
- Shaw Air Force Base, Education OfficeShaw AFB, SC
- Fort Gordon, Army Learning CenterFort Gordon, GADSN Phone: 312-780-2000
Nearest DOD Transition Assistance Programs
- Fort Jackson, ACAP Army Career and Alumni ProgramFort Jackson, SCDSN Phone: 312-734-4109
- Shaw Air Force Base, Airman and Family Readiness Center -Transition Assistance Program (TAP)Shaw AFB, SCDSN Phone: 312-965-1252
- Fort Gordon, Army Career and Alumni ProgramFort Gordon, GADSN Phone: 312-780-7333
