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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate

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Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician is the 299th most popular major in the country with 3,891 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 1,800 fire prevention and safety technology/technician graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,806 and $19,336 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 57 colleges that offer a degree in fire prevention and safety technology/technician. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent fire prevention and safety technology/technician programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree vets studying fire prevention and safety technology/technician.

Top 25 Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans

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Valencia College
Orlando, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valencia College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 62 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

Valencia College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,809 of the 45,949 students enrolled at Valencia College were GI Bill® students, of which 965 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,696. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Valencia College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Valencia College Veteran Student Life Report

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Out of the 57 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. FTCC is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees to qualified students.

Of the 10,932 students enrolled at Fayetteville Technical Community College, 2,618 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,269 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,321. During this same period, 24 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Fayetteville Technical Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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North Shore Community College
Danvers, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Shore Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, this small public school awarded 33 degrees to qualified associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our associate degree vets studying fire prevention and safety technology/technician list, North Shore Community College has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 231 of the 4,783 students enrolled at North Shore Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,024. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas

Out of the 57 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, San Antonio College landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 16 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at San Antonio College, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 19,231 students enrolled at San Antonio College, 2,054 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,362 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,249. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. San Antonio College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at San Antonio College]](/colleges/san-antonio-college/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Akron Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Located in Akron, Ohio, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 16,094 students enrolled at University of Akron Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,240. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Akron Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, Florida

With a ranking of #6, St Petersburg College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. St Petersburg College is a public institution located in Clearwater, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SPC, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 26,430 students enrolled at SPC, 1,273 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 820 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,870. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full St Petersburg College Veteran Student Life Report

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Macomb Community College
Warren, Michigan

Macomb Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking. Located in Warren, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician students in 2020-2021.

Macomb Community College also made our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7.Among the 16,736 students enrolled at Macomb Community College, 422 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,598. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Northland Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Thief River Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Northland Community and Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 24 of the 2,962 students enrolled at Northland Community and Technical College were GI Bill® students, of which 17 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,243. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #9, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 18 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

Central Piedmont Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Central Piedmont Community College supports 16,668 students, and 619 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 301 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,195. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Piedmont Community College]](/colleges/central-piedmont-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Hennepin Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees to qualified students.

Of the 4,094 students enrolled at Hennepin Technical College, 66 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,023. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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With a ranking of #11, Hillsborough Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Hillsborough Community College supports 19,532 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $332. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full HCC Veteran Student Life Report

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Seminole State College of Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Located in Sanford, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Seminole State College of Florida supports 16,298 students, and 737 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 369 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,468. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Seminole State College of Florida does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Seminole State]](/colleges/seminole-state-college-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina

Guilford Technical Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Jamestown, North Carolina, and it awarded 22 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

Guilford Technical Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 389 of the 10,821 students enrolled at Guilford Technical Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 135 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $936. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Guilford Technical Community College]](/colleges/guilford-technical-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida

With a ranking of #14, Miami Dade College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. MDC is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 6 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 46,523 students enrolled at MDC, 907 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 607 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,371. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at MDC]](/colleges/miami-dade-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Austin Community College District did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking, coming in at #15. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Austin Community College District supports 39,896 students, and 2,473 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 59 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $735. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Stark State College
North Canton, Ohio

With a ranking of #16, Stark State College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school situated in North Canton, Ohio. It awarded 14 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Stark State College supports 10,772 students, and 298 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 196 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,063. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Stark State College Veteran Student Life Report

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Tarrant County College District ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Tarrant County College is located in Fort Worth, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees to qualified students.

Of the 43,000 students enrolled at Tarrant County College, 1,862 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,172 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,319. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Tarrant County College District Veteran Student Life Report

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Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida

Indian River State College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Fort Pierce, Florida, and it awarded 27 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our associate degree vets studying fire prevention and safety technology/technician list, Indian River State College has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 539 of the 15,236 students enrolled at Indian River State College were GI Bill® students, of which 315 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,800. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Montgomery County Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking. Montgomery County Community College is a medium-sized school located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania that handed out 3 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 9,827 students enrolled at Montco, 238 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 137 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,979. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Montco]](/colleges/montgomery-county-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California

With a ranking of #20, Southwestern College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Southwestern College is a fairly large school located in Chula Vista, California that handed out 13 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our associate degree vets studying fire prevention and safety technology/technician list, SWC Chula Vista has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 17,621 students enrolled at SWC Chula Vista, 941 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 562 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $427. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SWC Chula Vista]](/colleges/southwestern-college-chula-vista/student-life/veterans/)

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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking, coming in at #21. SRJC is located in Santa Rosa, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician degrees to qualified students.

SRJC also took the #4 spot in our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 16,757 students enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College, 289 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 223 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $578. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Santa Rosa Junior College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Santa Rosa Junior College]](/colleges/santa-rosa-junior-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, Florida

With a ranking of #22, Daytona State College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician students in 2020-2021.

Of the 12,728 students enrolled at Daytona State College, 639 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 417 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,263. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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With a ranking of #23, Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified associates’s fire prevention and safety technology/technician students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FSCJ, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 22,344 students enrolled at Florida State College at Jacksonville, 2,072 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,533 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,070. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full FSCJ Veteran Student Life Report

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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina

Wake Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking, coming in at #24. Wake Technical Community College is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,066 of the 21,760 students enrolled at Wake Technical Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 564 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,224. To help with additional expenses, 6 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wake Technical Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Tyler Junior College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician for an Associate ranking. Tyler Junior College is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 11,749 students enrolled at Tyler Junior College, 416 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 173 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,366. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Tyler Junior College]](/colleges/tyler-junior-college/student-life/veterans/)

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