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. We’ve assembled this report on Indiana University-Northwest veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: Indiana University-Northwest GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on IU Northwest:
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. The VA reports that there are 91 GI Bill® students at IU Northwest. As the school’s total enrollment is 2,582, roughly 3.5% of 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.
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 does not include any active-duty military personnel attending via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger. About 1.1% of those enrolled at IU Northwest, per U.S. Department of Education data.
Indiana University-Northwest takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | 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) |
**Indiana University-Northwest has a student veterans group on campus.**There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Learn more.
IU Northwest may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Beyond military training, ask IU Northwest whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
The following ROTC programs are offered at IU Northwest:
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.