by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it’s important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about Western Colorado University 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: Western Colorado University GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on Western:
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. Per VA data, there are 77 GI Bill® students at Western. With a total enrollment of 1,653, about 4.7% of the student body is 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.
This count covers every chapter of the GI Bill® — Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It leaves out active-duty personnel using Tuition Assistance, meaning the total military presence may be greater.
Western Colorado University takes part in these veteran programs and support services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
Why does this matter? 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. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
Find veteran resources at Western Colorado University.
Western 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. Check with Western about credit for life experience, CLEP and similar exams, or other prior learning beyond military training.
Western does not offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.
There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.
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.