by our College Data Analytics TeamChoosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about Eastern Virginia Career College veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: Eastern Virginia Career College GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on Eastern Virginia Career College:
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. VA figures show 43 GI Bill® students at Eastern Virginia Career College. Because the school enrolls 217, about 19.8% of students are 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.
The total spans all GI Bill® chapters, including 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.
Outcome rates for veterans help show whether a school’s support translates into degrees.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 100.0% | 89.8% |
Source: the VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Eastern Virginia Career College participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
Why does this matter? 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. |
The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Veteran services.
Eastern Virginia Career College does not currently award college credit for military training. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask Eastern Virginia Career College whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Eastern Virginia Career 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.