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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Veteran Services & Resources

11 GI Bill® Students**
0 Complaints to the VA
TRUE Credit for Military Training

Is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs a Good School for Veterans?

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. So we've gathered facts about University of Colorado at Colorado Springs veterans and their studies to help you make your college 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: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs GI Bill® Information

Info in This Veterans Report on UCCS:

How Does UCCS Rank for Veterans?

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs was not ranked on the <nil> [Best Schools for Veterans list[(/rankings/veterans). This usually means that not enough data related to veterans was available.

How Many Veterans Go to UCCS?

An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience.

According to the VA, there are 11 GI Bill® students at UCCS. Since the total enrollment at the school is 12,380, approximately 0.09% of the students at UCCS are utilizing the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. To put that into perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans according to the Student Veterans of America.

This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, e.g. Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill® and Reserve Education Assistance Program. It also includes Veteran Readiness and Employment. It doesn't include military personnel on active duty who are attending this college through Tuition Assistance. The total military population may be higher.

Federal Veteran Programs at UCCS

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal ProgramParticipation
Principles of ExcellenceYes
Eight KeysYes

What does this mean to me? 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.
Benefits Support
Ensure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students.
Will not use fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations.
Provide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program.
Counseling Support
Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice.
Provide educational plans for all military and veteran education beneficiaries.

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs does have a student veterans group.

Does UCCS Give Credit for Military Training?

Yes Credit for Life Experience
YES Credit for Military Training
UCCS might offer college credit for knowledge you have gained from life experience. Check with the school for more details.

If you have specialized military training, UCCS may take that into consideration and grant college credit for that. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars.

UCCS Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Implied No Air Force ROTC
Yes Army ROTC
Implied No Navy ROTC
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are available at UCCS for the following armed services:

Complaints to the VA About UCCS

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/gibil.

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