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. So we’ve gathered facts about Central Washington University veterans so you can make an informed choice.
For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: Central Washington University GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on CWU:
Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience. Based on VA records, there are 660 GI Bill® students at CWU. As the school’s total enrollment is 8,081, about 8.2% 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.
All GI Bill® chapters are included here: Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. Active-duty service members attending via Tuition Assistance are not counted, so the overall military population could be higher. About 0.5% of all students at CWU, based on College Scorecard data.
Central Washington University participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.Federal Program Participation Principles of Excellence Yes DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Yes Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Yes
What does this mean for you? 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. Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
**Central Washington University does have a student veterans group.**CWU provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Veteran services.
CWU may consider your military experience and award college credit. Ask the admissions office how this applies to you. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Beyond military training, ask CWU whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
CWU offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:
Our data shows that this school has not received any complaints at 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.