by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study financial planning and services, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 32 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing financial planning and services, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is University of Delaware, our #1 financial planning and services college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the financial planning and services program at University of Delaware
A rank of #2 makes University of South Florida one of the top financial planning and services colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the financial planning and services program at University of South Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong financial planning and services program will find one at Western Michigan University, which ranked #3. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the financial planning and services program at Western Michigan University
A rank of #4 makes Franklin University one of the top financial planning and services colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about financial planning and services at Franklin University
A rank of #5 makes University of Connecticut one of the top financial planning and services colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial planning and services report for University of Connecticut
University of Northern Iowa ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. University of Northern Iowa scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about financial planning and services at University of Northern Iowa
University of Minnesota-Duluth landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing financial planning and services. University of Minnesota-Duluth scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about financial planning and services at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Golden Gate University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 86.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the financial planning and services program at Golden Gate University
Purdue University-Main Campus placed #9 among the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. It scores 80.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full financial planning and services report for Purdue University-Main Campus
University of Missouri-Columbia placed #10 among the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. University of Missouri-Columbia scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about financial planning and services at University of Missouri-Columbia
University of North Florida placed #11 among the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full financial planning and services report for University of North Florida
Central Michigan University came in at #12 for veteran financial planning and services students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full financial planning and services report for Central Michigan University
University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the financial planning and services program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Arizona placed #14 among the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about financial planning and services at University of Arizona
Temple University came in at #15 for veteran financial planning and services students this year. It scores 76.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about financial planning and services at Temple University
Roger Williams University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing financial planning and services. It scores 75.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 63.6, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full financial planning and services report for Roger Williams University
John Carroll University placed #17 among the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. John Carroll University scores 75.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 55.2, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the financial planning and services program at John Carroll University
Suffolk University placed #18 among the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 59.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the financial planning and services program at Suffolk University
Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 99.8, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full financial planning and services report for Maryville University of Saint Louis
Utah Valley University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best financial planning and services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full financial planning and services report for Utah Valley University
Pace University came in at #21 for veteran financial planning and services students this year. Pace University scores 73.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 52.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial planning and services report for Pace University
William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #22 for veteran financial planning and services students this year. William Paterson University of New Jersey scores 73.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about financial planning and services at William Paterson University of New Jersey
California Lutheran University came in at #23 for veteran financial planning and services students this year. It scores 72.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 53.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full financial planning and services report for California Lutheran University
Robert Morris University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing financial planning and services. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 77.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial planning and services report for Robert Morris University
Kansas State University came in at #25 for veteran financial planning and services students this year. It scores 71.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full financial planning and services report for Kansas State University
These financial planning and services colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying financial planning and services: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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