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. We’ve assembled this report on Kent State University at Salem veteran services to guide your decision.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: Kent State University at Salem GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on Kent State University at Salem:
A sizable veteran community on campus is often a sign that a school knows how to support students with a military background. VA figures show 63 GI Bill® students at Kent State University at Salem. With a total enrollment of 1,127, about 5.6% of the student body is 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. Veteran students account for 0.6% of all students at Kent State University at Salem, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Kent State University at Salem participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
What does this mean to me? 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. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
**Kent State University at Salem offers a student veterans group.**Kent State University at Salem provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Veteran services.
Kent State University at Salem may consider your military experience and award college credit. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask Kent State University at Salem whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Kent State University at Salem.
No complaints about this school have been filed with the VA.
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.