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. So we’ve gathered facts about University of Southern Mississippi veterans so you can make an informed choice.
Looking for GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon details? Visit: University of Southern Mississippi GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on Southern Miss:
When many veterans attend a school, its faculty and staff tend to be more experienced at meeting the needs of former service members. Per VA data, there are 916 GI Bill® students at Southern Miss. With a total enrollment of 9,899, nearly 9.3% of those enrolled are 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.
All GI Bill® chapters are included here: Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. Active-duty service members attending via Tuition Assistance are not counted, so the overall military population could be higher. Veterans make up 0.3% of all students at Southern Miss, based on College Scorecard data.
University of Southern Mississippi takes part in these veteran programs and support services.Federal Program Participation Principles of Excellence Yes DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Yes Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) Yes Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success Yes Yellow Ribbon Program 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 Educational and Vocational Assessments and Counseling 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)
University of Southern Mississippi offers a student veterans group. Visit the group.The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Learn more.
Southern Miss may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Check with an admissions counselor for details. Credit for prior learning can shorten your time to a degree, so it’s worth asking about. Contact Southern Miss to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are available at Southern Miss for the following armed services:
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.