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 Western Michigan University veteran students to support your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: Western Michigan University GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on WMU:
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience. Per VA data, there are 475 GI Bill® students at WMU. Given that enrollment at the school is 12,704, roughly 3.7% of the students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans, according to the Student Veterans of America.
The total spans all GI Bill® chapters, including 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 0.4% of the student body at WMU, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Western Michigan University 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 to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.
| 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) |
**Western Michigan University does have a student veterans group.**The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Learn more.
WMU may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Check with WMU 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 WMU 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.