by our College Data Analytics TeamBefore you enroll, it pays to find out how well a school supports students who have served in the military. We’ve assembled this report on Bellingham Technical College veteran students to support your research.
If you’re looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: Bellingham Technical College GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute:
An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience. The VA reports that there are 115 GI Bill® students at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Since the total enrollment at the school is 1,523, about 7.6% of the student body is using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans, according to the Student Veterans of America.
This count covers every chapter of the GI Bill® — Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It excludes active-duty military personnel attending through Tuition Assistance, so the true military population may be larger. About 1.5% of all students at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Bellingham Technical College supports veterans through the programs and services listed below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
Why does this matter? The commitments tied to each program this school joined are listed below.
| 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. |
**Bellingham Technical College has a student veterans group on campus.**Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Learn more.
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Reach out to admissions for the specifics. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Beyond military training, ask Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute.
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.