Is Bates College Veteran Friendly?
Below you can find all Bates has to offer for veteran students.
Why Worry About Veteran Services at Bates College?
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 Bates as both a student and a veteran.
For Veterans, There Might be Better Options than Bates College
Overall, Bates College performs poorly on our ranking of the Best Colleges For Veterans (#1,345), but the factors that we think are important to veterans might not apply in your situation.
According to the VA, there are 8 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill ® recipients at Bates. 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. Bates College participates in none 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 |
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?
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
| Army ROTC |
| Navy ROTC |
| Air Force ROTC |
Complaints to the VA
There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.
Additional Awards
| Military Friendly |
Nearest DOD Adult Education Centers
- Pease ANGB, Pease ANGBNewington, NH
- Pease ANGB, Education & TrainingNewington, NH
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Adult Education CentersPortsmouth, NHDSN Phone: 312-684-1046
Nearest DOD Transition Assistance Programs
- Hanscom AFB, Transition Assistance ProgramHanscom AFB, MADSN Phone: 312-845-2765
- Naval Station Newport, Fleet and Family Support CenterNewport, RIDSN Phone: 312-841-2283
- Naval Station Newport, TAMP ManagerNewport, RIDSN Phone: 312-841-2283
