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 Los Angeles Southwest College 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: Los Angeles Southwest College GI Bill® Information
Our Veterans Report on Los Angeles Southwest College:
An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience. Per VA data, there are 49 GI Bill® students at Los Angeles Southwest College. As the school’s total enrollment is 3,793, around 1.3% of the student body is 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.
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). Active-duty service members attending via Tuition Assistance are not counted, so the overall military population could be higher. Veterans make up 0.6% of the student body at Los Angeles Southwest College, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Los Angeles Southwest College supports veterans through the programs and services listed below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
What does this mean for you? The commitments tied to each program this school joined are listed below.
| 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. |
**Los Angeles Southwest College has a student veterans group on campus.**The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Learn more.
Los Angeles Southwest College does not currently award college credit for military training. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Check with Los Angeles Southwest College about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
Los Angeles Southwest College does not offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.
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.