by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it’s important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. Here we lay out the facts about Huston-Tillotson University veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: Huston-Tillotson University GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on Huston - Tillotson University:
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 76 GI Bill® students at Huston - Tillotson University. With a total enrollment of 982, approximately 7.7% of the students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans, according to the Student Veterans of America.
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 leaves out active-duty personnel using Tuition Assistance, meaning the total military presence may be greater.
Huston-Tillotson University participates in the following veteran programs and offers the services below.
| 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) |
Huston - Tillotson University provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
Huston - Tillotson University may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Check with Huston - Tillotson University about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
Huston - Tillotson University offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:
Our data shows 1 complaints filed with the VA about Huston - Tillotson University. The table below breaks down the reasons for these complaints. Keep in mind the per-type counts may not sum to the total, since one complaint can fall under more than one category.
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Financial Issues | 0 |
| Quality of Education | 0 |
| Refund Issues | 1 |
| Recruiting/Marketing Practices | 0 |
| Accreditation | 0 |
| Change in Degree Requirements | 0 |
| Student Loans | 0 |
| Grade Policy | 0 |
| Credit Transfers | 0 |
| Post-Graduation Job Opportunities | 0 |
| Release of Transcripts | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
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.