Veteran Appalachian State University Students Services & Resources
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 #50 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 749 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.
Why Does Size Matter?
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of veterans.
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.
POE
Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs.
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency
MOU
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
MOU
Benefits Support
Ensure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students.
POE
Will not use fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations.
POE
Provide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program.
POE
Counseling Support
Referrals to community organizations as needed
MOU
Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice.
POE
Provide educational plans for all military and Veteran education beneficiaries.
POE
Credit for Military Experience
Credit For Military Training
ACE
Accepts ACE Credits
ACE
Accepts Credits by Exam (i.e. CLEP, DSST, ECE)
ACE
Credit for Other Experience
Advanced Placement
AP
Life Experiences
Appeal, Appeal, Appeal
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
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
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?
Southern New Hampshire University
You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.
Learn More >
Purdue University
Building on Purdue’s mission to provide greater access to affordable, world-class education, Purdue University Global delivers a fully personalized online experience that’s tailored to working adults. By opening the doors to adults who need flexibility to fit learning into their busy lives, we make it possible to achieve a high-quality education from the prestigious Purdue University system—completely online.
Learn More >
Grand Canyon University (GCU)
With a spotlight on intellectual creativity and innovation for the 21stcentury, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU provides a job focused education. It blends the study of traditional humanities in a modern context. Through academic inquiry and beyond the box thinking, the college advances our society and its accomplishments.
Learn More >
Northcentral University
Northcentral University (NCU) was founded to provide accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. As a regionally accredited, online university, NCU serves students worldwide, focusing on Doctoral and Master's degree programs in the Schools of Business and Technology Management, Education, Psychology, and Marriage and Family Sciences.
Learn More >
Colorado Technical University (CTU)
CTU could help you connect to what matters most: a powerful professional community, faculty who are real-world professionals, and innovative technology.
Learn More >
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.
Request Info
Request Info
Request Info
Request Info
Request Info