by our College Data Analytics TeamVeterans who have decided to continue their education should research their options to see which schools do a good job supporting those with prior military experience. This report rounds up what we know about Northeastern Illinois University 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: Northeastern Illinois University GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on Northeastern Illinois University:
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience. The VA reports that there are 113 GI Bill® students at Northeastern Illinois University. Given that enrollment at the school is 3,869, about 2.9% 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.
The total spans all GI Bill® chapters, including Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. Active-duty military using Tuition Assistance are excluded, so the actual military population may be bigger. Veterans make up 0.9% of all students at Northeastern Illinois University, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Northeastern Illinois University 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? 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. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
**Northeastern Illinois University does have a student veterans group.**There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Veteran services.
Northeastern Illinois University may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Check with an admissions counselor for details. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Beyond military training, ask Northeastern Illinois University whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
Northeastern Illinois University offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:
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.