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College of the Desert Veteran Services & Resources

203 GI Bill® Students**
0 Complaints to the VA
FALSE Credit for Military Training

Is College of the Desert 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. So we've gathered facts about College of the Desert veterans and their studies to help you make your college decision. 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: College of the Desert GI Bill® Information

Info in This Veterans Report on College of the Desert:

How Does College of the Desert Rank for Veterans?

College of the Desert was not ranked on the <nil> [Best Schools for Veterans list[(/rankings/veterans). This could be due to a number of reasons, including insufficent data.

How Many Veterans Go to College of the Desert?

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.

The VA reports that there are 203 GI Bill® students at College of the Desert. Since the total enrollment at the school is 10,932, approximately 1.86% of the students at College of the Desert are utilizing the GI Bill® to help pay for 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 College of the Desert

College of the Desert participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal ProgramParticipation
Principles of ExcellenceYes
Eight KeysYes

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.

College of the Desert does have a student veterans group.

Does College of the Desert Give Credit for Military Training?

Implied No Credit for Life Experience
NO Credit for Military Training
At this time, College of the Desert does not offer college credit for life experience.

Unfortunately, College of the Desert does not offer credit for military training.

College of the Desert Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Implied No Air Force ROTC
Implied No Army ROTC
Implied No Navy ROTC
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are not available at College of the Desert.

Complaints to the VA About College of the Desert

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/gibil.

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