by our College Data Analytics TeamChoosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. Here we lay out the facts about Las Positas College veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
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Our Veterans Report on Las Positas College:
Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience. Based on VA records, there are 182 GI Bill® students at Las Positas College. Given that enrollment at the school is 6,766, roughly 2.7% of the students 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.
This count covers every chapter of the GI Bill® — Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, 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 3.0% of the student body at Las Positas College, per U.S. Department of Education data.
Outcome rates for veterans help show whether a school’s support translates into degrees.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Retention rate | 100.0% | — |
| Persistence rate | 100.0% | — |
| Transfer-out rate | 50.0% | — |
Rates are reported via the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Las Positas College participates in the following veteran programs and offers the services below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | 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) |
Las Positas College has a student veterans group on campus. Visit the group.There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Visit veteran services.
Unfortunately, Las Positas College does not offer credit for military training. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask Las Positas College whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Las Positas College.
The VA has no complaints on record 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.