by our College Data Analytics TeamChoosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. This report rounds up what we know about Florida Gateway College veteran students to help you make your college decision.
For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: Florida Gateway College GI Bill® Information
Info in This Veterans Report on FGC:
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. Per VA data, there are 134 GI Bill® students at FGC. Because the school enrolls 2,231, around 6.0% of the students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. By comparison, the Student Veterans of America reports that three to four percent of college students nationwide 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 excludes active-duty military personnel attending through Tuition Assistance, so the true military population may be larger. Veteran students account for 0.8% of those enrolled at FGC, based on College Scorecard data.
Graduation and retention rates can tell you how well a school supports its veteran students through to a degree.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21.7% | 60.3% |
| Transfer-out rate | 26.1% | — |
These figures come from the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Florida Gateway 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 |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
Why does this matter? Here are the specific commitments the school has made through each program it participates in.
| 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) |
**Florida Gateway College has a student veterans group on campus.**The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
FGC might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Ask the admissions office how this applies to you. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask FGC whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at FGC.
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.