by our College Data Analytics TeamBefore you enroll, it pays to find out how well a school supports students who have served in the military. So we’ve gathered facts about Huertas College veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: Huertas College GI Bill® Information
Our Veterans Report on Huertas College:
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. According to the VA, there are 20 GI Bill® students at Huertas College. As the school’s total enrollment is 460, around 4.3% of those enrolled are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For context, around three to four percent of American college students are veterans, per the Student Veterans of America.
This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, such as Post-9/11, the Montgomery GI Bill®, the 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 0.9% of all students at Huertas College, based on College Scorecard data.
Outcome rates for veterans help show whether a school’s support translates into degrees.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50.0% | 53.6% |
| Transfer-out rate | 50.0% | — |
These figures come from the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Huertas College takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
What does this mean for you? 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. |
Learn more about veteran support at Huertas College.
At this time, Huertas College does not grant credit for military training. Credit for prior learning can shorten your time to a degree, so it’s worth asking about. Check with Huertas College about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Huertas College.
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.