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. This report rounds up what we know about Murray State College veteran students to help you make your college decision.
For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: Murray State College GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on Murray State College:
A sizable veteran community on campus is often a sign that a school knows how to support students with a military background. Based on VA records, there are 70 GI Bill® students at Murray State College. Since the total enrollment at the school is 1,517, roughly 4.6% of the 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.
The total spans all GI Bill® chapters, including 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.
Murray State College participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | 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 |
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| 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. |
Murray State College does have a student veterans group. Visit the group.The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Veteran services.
Murray State College might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Check with an admissions counselor for details. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Beyond military training, ask Murray State College whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Murray State College.
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.