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. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about CUNY Queens College veterans so you can make an informed choice.
For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: CUNY Queens College GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on QC:
Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience. Per VA data, there are 158 GI Bill® students at QC. Given that enrollment at the school is 13,060, about 1.2% of those enrolled 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.
The total spans all GI Bill® chapters, including Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It does not include any active-duty military personnel attending via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger. About 0.5% of the student body at QC, based on College Scorecard data.
CUNY Queens College supports veterans through the programs and services listed below.Federal Program Participation Principles of Excellence Yes DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Yes Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success 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. Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
CUNY Queens College does have a student veterans group. Learn more.QC provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Veteran services.
QC may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Check with an admissions counselor for details. Credit for prior learning can shorten your time to a degree, so it’s worth asking about. Contact QC to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
QC offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:
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/gibill.