Colby - Sawyer College Veteran Services & Resources
Is Colby - Sawyer College a Good School for Veterans?
If you're a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it's important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. That's why we've put together this report that gives you the facts about Colby - Sawyer College veteran students. 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: Colby - Sawyer College G.I. Bill Information
What You'll Find in Our Veterans Report on Colby - Sawyer:
- Rankings
- Number of Veterans
- Federal Program Participation
- Credit for Military Training
- ROTC
- VA Complaints
- References
How Does Colby - Sawyer Rank for Veterans?
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Schools for Veterans ranking to highlight those colleges and universities that do a great job of supporting veterans while they continue their education.
Colby - Sawyer College was ranked #2,272 on the 2022 version of this list.The school also ranked #16 in our Best for Vets in New Hampshire 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. Below you'll find how Colby - Sawyer did in those rankings.
| Ranking Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans | 1,508 |
How Many Veterans Go to Colby - Sawyer?
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience.
According to the VA, there are 12 G.I. Bill® students at Colby - Sawyer. The school has a total enrollment of 910 students. This means that around 1.32% of students are using the GI Bill® to help them afford their education. For context, let's take this into consideration. According to the Student Veterans of America, approximately three to four per cent of American college students are veterans.
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 does not include any active-duty military personnel that are attending this college via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger than this.
Federal Veteran Programs at Colby - Sawyer
Colby - Sawyer College participates in the following federal programs for vets.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | 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 |
|---|
| 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. |
| Benefits Support |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice. |
| Provide educational plans for all military and veteran education beneficiaries. |
Does Colby - Sawyer Give Credit for Military Training?
Unfortunately, Colby - Sawyer does not offer credit for military training.
Colby - Sawyer Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)
- Air Force
- Army
Complaints to the VA About Colby - Sawyer
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
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