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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley veteran services to guide your decision.
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: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on UT Rio Grande Valley:
Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience. VA figures show 1,206 GI Bill® students at UT Rio Grande Valley. Given that enrollment at the school is 27,026, around 4.5% of the student body is using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. By comparison, the Student Veterans of America reports that three to four percent of college students nationwide are veterans.
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. About 0.5% of all students at UT Rio Grande Valley, per U.S. Department of Education data.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley supports veterans through the programs and services listed below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | 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. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does have a student veterans group. Visit the group.UT Rio Grande Valley provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Learn more.
Veterans with specialized military training may be able to earn college credit at UT Rio Grande Valley. Ask the admissions office how this applies to you. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Check with UT Rio Grande Valley about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are available at UT Rio Grande Valley for the following armed services:
The VA has 1 complaints on record for UT Rio Grande Valley. 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 | 1 |
| Refund Issues | 0 |
| Recruiting/Marketing Practices | 0 |
| 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.