by our College Data Analytics Team⚠️ VA Caution Flag. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has placed a caution flag on Ultimate Medical Academy (Heightened Cash Monitoring (Financial Responsibility)). Veterans should research carefully before using their benefits here.
Before you enroll, it pays to find out how well a school supports students who have served in the military. So we’ve gathered facts about Ultimate Medical Academy 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: Ultimate Medical Academy GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on UMA Clearwater:
A sizable veteran community on campus is often a sign that a school knows how to support students with a military background. The VA reports that there are 6 GI Bill® students at UMA Clearwater. Since the total enrollment at the school is 7,436, roughly 8.1% of those enrolled are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For context, around three to four percent of American college students are veterans, per the Student Veterans of America.
This count covers every chapter of the GI Bill® — Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It does not include any active-duty military personnel attending via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger. Veterans make up 0.9% of all students at UMA Clearwater, per U.S. Department of Education data.
Ultimate Medical Academy supports veterans through the programs and services listed below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
Why does this matter? 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) |
**Ultimate Medical Academy offers a student veterans group.**UMA Clearwater provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Learn more.
UMA Clearwater may consider your military experience and award college credit. 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 UMA Clearwater whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at UMA Clearwater.
There have been 1 complaints registered to the VA for UMA Clearwater. The table below breaks down the reasons for these complaints. 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 | 0 |
| Refund Issues | 0 |
| Recruiting/Marketing Practices | 1 |
| 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.