Veterans 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. This report rounds up what we know about University of California-Santa Cruz veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: University of California-Santa Cruz GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on UC Santa Cruz:
University of California-Santa Cruz takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
What does this mean for you? The commitments tied to each program this school joined are listed below.
| 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) |
**University of California-Santa Cruz offers a student veterans group.**UC Santa Cruz provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
UC Santa Cruz might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. 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 UC Santa Cruz about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
UC Santa Cruz 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.