by our College Data Analytics TeamBefore you enroll, it pays to find out how well a school supports students who have served in the military. So we’ve gathered facts about College of the Holy Cross veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: College of the Holy Cross GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on Holy Cross:
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 27 GI Bill® students at Holy Cross. With a total enrollment of 3,015, roughly 89.6% of those enrolled 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.
This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, such as Post-9/11, the Montgomery GI Bill®, the Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. Active-duty service members attending via Tuition Assistance are not counted, so the overall military population could be higher.
College of the Holy Cross participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
Why does this matter? 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. |
Find veteran resources at College of the Holy Cross.
Unfortunately, Holy Cross does not offer credit for military training. Credit for prior learning can shorten your time to a degree, so it’s worth asking about. Contact Holy Cross to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
The following ROTC programs are offered at Holy Cross:
The VA has no complaints on record 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.