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 Coppin State University veteran students to support your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: Coppin State University GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on Coppin:
A sizable veteran community on campus is often a sign that a school knows how to support students with a military background. VA figures show 55 GI Bill® students at Coppin. With a total enrollment of 1,756, approximately 3.1% of students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. As a benchmark, the Student Veterans of America puts the share of veteran college students nationwide at three to four percent.
All GI Bill® chapters are included here: Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It excludes active-duty military personnel attending through Tuition Assistance, so the true military population may be larger. About 0.7% of all students at Coppin, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Coppin State University participates in the following veteran programs and offers the services below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | 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) |
**Coppin State University does have a student veterans group.**There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Learn more.
Coppin might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Reach out to admissions for the specifics. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Check with Coppin about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
The following ROTC programs are offered at Coppin:
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.