by our College Data Analytics TeamChoosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about Worcester State University veterans so you can make an informed choice.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: Worcester State University GI Bill® Information
What’s Covered in Our Report on Worcester State:
When many veterans attend a school, its faculty and staff tend to be more experienced at meeting the needs of former service members. According to the VA, there are 99 GI Bill® students at Worcester State. Given that enrollment at the school is 3,963, nearly 2.5% 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.
Note, this figure includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill®, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment). It excludes active-duty military personnel attending through Tuition Assistance, so the true military population may be larger. About 0.5% of the student body at Worcester State, based on College Scorecard data.
Worcester State University participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
What does this mean for you? 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) |
Worcester State provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
Worcester State may consider your military experience and award college credit. Reach out to admissions for the specifics. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Contact Worcester State to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
Worcester State offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:
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/gibill.