by our College Data Analytics TeamVeterans 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. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about Connecticut State Community College veterans so you can make an informed choice.
Looking for GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon details? Visit: Connecticut State Community College GI Bill® Information
Info in This Veterans Report on Capital Community College:
A sizable veteran community on campus is often a sign that a school knows how to support students with a military background. Per VA data, there are 102 GI Bill® students at Capital Community College. Since the total enrollment at the school is 32,292, nearly 31.6% of students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. By comparison, the Student Veterans of America reports that three to four percent of college students nationwide are veterans.
This count covers every chapter of the GI Bill® — Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. Active-duty military using Tuition Assistance are excluded, so the actual military population may be bigger. About 1.0% of all students at Capital Community College, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Outcome rates for veterans help show whether a school’s support translates into degrees.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer-out rate | 33.3% | — |
Source: the VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Connecticut State Community College supports veterans through the programs and services listed below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
What does this mean for you? Here are the specific commitments the school has made through each program it participates in.
| 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. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
**Connecticut State Community College has a student veterans group on campus.**The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
Capital Community College may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask Capital Community College whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are not available at Capital Community College.
There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.
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.