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 San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage veterans so you can make an informed choice.
If you’re looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage GI Bill® Information
Our Veterans Report on San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage:
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 32 GI Bill® students at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage. Because the school enrolls 242, about 13.2% of the student body is 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 number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, such as Post-9/11, the Montgomery GI Bill®, the Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It leaves out active-duty personnel using Tuition Assistance, meaning the total military presence may be greater. About 1.1% of those enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
Why does this matter? Here are the specific commitments the school has made through each program it participates in.
| Career and Vocational Support |
|---|
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Learn more.
Veterans with specialized military training may be able to earn college credit at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage does not offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.
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.