Bismarck State College Veteran Services & Resources
Is Bismarck State College a Good School for Veterans?
Veterans 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. We've assembled this Bismarck State College veteran's report to help you in 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: Bismarck State College G.I. Bill Information
Info in This Veterans Report on BSC:
- Rankings
- Number of Veterans
- Federal Program Participation
- Credit for Military Training
- ROTC
- VA Complaints
- References
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How Does BSC Rank for Veterans?

To help identify those institutions that do a stellar job at supporting veterans, College Factual produces its Best Schools for Veterans list each year.
The 2022 edition of this list ranked Bismarck State College at #770.The school also ranked #5 in our Best for Vets in North Dakota ranking.
We also release our rankings by degree level so vets can see which schools are the best for the level of degree they want to pursue. The table below shows how BSC fared in those rankings.
Ranking Name | Rank |
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Best Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans | 299 |
Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans | 638 |
How Many Veterans Go to BSC?
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.
According to the VA, there are 194 G.I. Bill® students at BSC. The school has a total enrollment of 3,716 students. This means that around 5.22% of students are using the GI Bill® to help them afford their education. To put that into perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans according to the Student Veterans of America.
Note, this figure includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment). It doesn't include military personnel on active duty who are attending this college through Tuition Assistance. The total military population may be higher.
Federal Veteran Programs at BSC
Bismarck State College participates in the following federal programs for vets.
Federal Program | Participation |
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Principles of Excellence | Yes |
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
What does this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.
Career and Vocational Support |
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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. |
Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
Benefits Support |
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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 |
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Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice. |
Provide educational plans for all military and veteran education beneficiaries. |
Referrals to community organizations as needed. |
Does BSC Give Credit for Military Training?
BSC might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars.
BSC Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)
Complaints to the VA About BSC
Our data shows that this school has not received any complaints at the VA.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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