by our College Data Analytics TeamAs someone with prior military experience, it’s a good idea to check how well the school services veterans before signing those admission papers. So we’ve gathered facts about Hawaii Pacific University veteran services to guide your decision.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: Hawaii Pacific University GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on Hawaii Pacific University:
Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience. The VA reports that there are 3 GI Bill® students at Hawaii Pacific University. Given that enrollment at the school is 2,502, nearly 12.0% 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.
All GI Bill® chapters are included here: Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. Active-duty military using Tuition Assistance are excluded, so the actual military population may be bigger.
Hawaii Pacific University takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | 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) |
Hawaii Pacific University does have a student veterans group. See details.The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
Hawaii Pacific University 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 Hawaii Pacific University whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
The following ROTC programs are offered at Hawaii Pacific University:
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.