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. So we’ve gathered facts about Southern Arkansas University Tech veterans so you can make an informed choice.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: Southern Arkansas University Tech GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on SAU Tech:
Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience. The VA reports that there are 31 GI Bill® students at SAU Tech. Because the school enrolls 663, nearly 4.7% of students are 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.
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). It leaves out active-duty personnel using Tuition Assistance, meaning the total military presence may be greater.
How a school’s veterans persist, transfer, and graduate is a useful signal of how well it serves them.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60.0% | 62.2% |
These figures come from the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Southern Arkansas University Tech takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
Why does this matter? 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. |
**Southern Arkansas University Tech does have a student veterans group.**There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Learn more.
SAU Tech might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Reach out to admissions for the specifics. Credit for prior learning can shorten your time to a degree, so it’s worth asking about. Beyond military training, ask SAU Tech whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at SAU Tech.
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.