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 Folsom Lake College veterans so you can make an informed choice.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: Folsom Lake College GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on Folsom Lake:
When many veterans attend a school, its faculty and staff tend to be more experienced at meeting the needs of former service members. VA figures show 219 GI Bill® students at Folsom Lake. With a total enrollment of 8,937, nearly 2.5% of those enrolled 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. About 1.5% of the student body at Folsom Lake, per U.S. Department of Education data.
Graduation and retention rates can tell you how well a school supports its veteran students through to a degree.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Retention rate | 75.0% | — |
| Persistence rate | 93.8% | — |
| Transfer-out rate | 33.3% | — |
These figures come from the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Folsom Lake College is enrolled in the following veteran programs and provides these services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | 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. |
**Folsom Lake College offers a student veterans group.**The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Learn more.
Unfortunately, Folsom Lake does not offer credit for military training. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask Folsom Lake whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Folsom Lake.
This school has a clean record with no VA complaints.
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.