by our College Data Analytics TeamChoosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. So we’ve gathered facts about Niagara County Community College veterans so you can make an informed choice.
For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: Niagara County Community College GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on Niagara County Community 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. Based on VA records, there are 124 GI Bill® students at Niagara County Community College. Since the total enrollment at the school is 2,859, approximately 4.3% of those enrolled are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. To put that into context, the Student Veterans of America estimates that roughly three to four percent of all U.S. college students are veterans.
All GI Bill® chapters are included here: Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It excludes active-duty military personnel attending through Tuition Assistance, so the true military population may be larger. About 0.8% of all students at Niagara County Community College, based on College Scorecard data.
Graduation and retention rates can tell you how well a school supports its veteran students through to a degree.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Transfer-out rate | 28.6% | — |
These figures come from the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Niagara County Community College is enrolled in the following veteran programs and provides these 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 |
What does this mean for you? 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) |
**Niagara County Community College offers a student veterans group.**There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Visit veteran services.
Niagara County Community College may consider your military experience and award college credit. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Contact Niagara County Community College to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
The following ROTC programs are offered at Niagara County Community College:
Our data shows 1 complaints filed with the VA about Niagara County Community College. The reasons for these complaints are summarized in the table below. The classified counts may not equal the total because a single complaint can cite multiple reasons.
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Financial Issues | 0 |
| Quality of Education | 0 |
| Refund Issues | 0 |
| Recruiting/Marketing Practices | 1 |
| Accreditation | 0 |
| Change in Degree Requirements | 0 |
| Student Loans | 0 |
| Grade Policy | 0 |
| Credit Transfers | 0 |
| Post-Graduation Job Opportunities | 0 |
| Release of Transcripts | 0 |
| Other | 1 |
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.