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. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about SUNY Westchester Community College veteran students to support your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: SUNY Westchester Community College GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on SUNY Westchester Community College:
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 192 GI Bill® students at SUNY Westchester Community College. Given that enrollment at the school is 7,788, roughly 2.5% of those enrolled are 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.
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 excludes active-duty military personnel attending through Tuition Assistance, so the true military population may be larger. Veteran students account for 0.8% of those enrolled at SUNY Westchester 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer-out rate | 44.0% | — |
These figures come from the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
SUNY Westchester Community College takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | 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 |
|---|
| 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) |
SUNY Westchester Community College does have a student veterans group. Learn more.SUNY Westchester Community College provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
SUNY Westchester Community College may consider your military experience and award college credit. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars. Credit for prior learning can shorten your time to a degree, so it’s worth asking about. Beyond military training, ask SUNY Westchester Community College whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at SUNY Westchester Community College.
Our data shows that this school has not received any complaints at 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.