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Funding for Military Friendly Colleges in Connecticut
There are many military friendly colleges in Connecticut. According to the VA, in 2017, 853 CT schools received Post 9/11 GI bill funds for over 77,000 students totaling over $491 million dollars.
There are six active programs offering benefits for veterans’ education. If eligible, all of these may be used to help fund a college education.
Post 9/11 GI Bill
All Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program (MGIB-AD)
Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)
Post Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
The most used benefit program is the Post 9/11 GI Bill. At Connecticut colleges, 80% of the beneficiaries used the Post 9/11 GI Bill to help fund their education.
These 15 military friendly colleges in Connecticut are listed based on the total amount of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits awarded in the 2017 / 2018 school year. All of the data cited from the National Center for Education Statistics. Many of these schools take part in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a part of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program, the colleges and the VA pay the tuition and mandatory fees not paid for by the GI Bill.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $4.57M
The U of New Haven was recently ranked one of the “Best Colleges for Veterans” by US News & World Report. This makes it a prime candidate for the “Military Friendly Colleges in Connecticut” list. Their Veteran Success Advisers assist military and veteran students from registration through graduation. The school’s Veteran Success Center is a special lounge and study space for military and veteran students. The lounge offers access to computers and free printing.
The UNH provides early course registration for military and veteran students and does offer credit for military training. The school is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program and offers an unlimited number of students per year an unlimited max contribution each year, per student.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $2.91M
Post has been providing education benefits to military personnel and their families since 1976. As part of the school’s Military Program, they assign specially trained Military Finance Specialists to assist military members and veterans in using educational benefits.
Post is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program and offers an unlimited school contribution each year an unlimited number of students. The school offers credit for military training.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $2.05M
SCSU is committed to meeting the needs of all its students. The Office for Veterans Students was created in 1975 to help the hundreds of Vietnam veterans flooding into college. This office assists military members and veterans with all aspects of student life. SCSU’s Veterans’ Center offers a meeting place with computers and comfortable furniture where students can study, socialize or relax between classes.
The school offers and participates in several tuition programs for service members and veterans, including tuition assistance, tuition waivers, and Tuition Assistance Top Up for active duty military.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $1.95M
UConn has been ranked as a “Best for Vets College” by the Military times and a “Best College for Veterans” by U.S. News and World Report. UConn’s Veterans Affairs & Military Programs (VAMP) helps military and veteran students to adjust to student life.
The UConn participates in the Yellow Ribbon Project. They waive the application fees for veterans and those currently serving in the military. This covers both the undergraduate application and the graduate school application. The University also offers credit for military training.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $1.35M
CCSU is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges. The Office of Veterans Affairs assists veterans, service members, and dependents with the transition from military life to campus culture. CCSU’s Veterans Drop In Center is a place for student veterans to study, network, utilize computers. Students can also have lunch, share conversation, and participate in the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) as well as other veteran related activities.
The school offers credit for military training and participates in and offers many military specific tuition policies.
CCSU is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program and offers 50 students per year an unlimited school contribution each year, per student.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $1.18M
Hartford offers a dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families. They also have a student veteran organization. The school offers credit for military training.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.87M
WCSU offers a full variety of degree programs, internships, and Veterans Affairs education benefits expertise. Their Student Veterans Organization (SVO) is comprised of student veterans who wish to support and serve other veterans. The SVO club offers four semi private workstations equipped with computers, a TV lounge, and snacks.
WSCU participates in the CT State Veterans
Tuition Waiver program and offers credit for military services.
The school is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Project and offers up to 25 students per year up to $23,927 per student, per year.
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $5,583 Grad: $8,387
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 125 Grad: 21
Retention Rates For Students Who Receive Benefits
Full Time: 74% Part Time: 61%
9 Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.76M
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.65M
Eastern Connecticut State University helps veterans in making the transition from their military service to higher education. Eastern’s VA Certifying staff can assist veterans with obtaining educational benefits that are available to them. Eastern also supports veterans through their Veterans Education and Transition Services Center. The school offers credit for military training and experience.
ECSU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and offers 25 students per year an unlimited school contribution.
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $7,907 Grad: $8,871
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 77 Grad: 5
Full Time: 77% Part Time: 86%
11 Gateway Community College
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.63M
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $4,329 Grad: N/A
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 146 Grad: N/A
Full Time: 55% Part Time: 49%
12 Naugatuck Valley Community College
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.45M
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $3,840 Grad: N/A
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 118 Grad: N/A
Full Time: 61% Part Time: 44%
13 Middlesex Community College
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.36M
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $3,482 Grad: N/A
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 105 Grad: N/A
Full Time: 55% Part Time: 44%
14 Three Rivers Community College
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.32M
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $2,974 Grad: N/A
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 110 Grad: N/A
Full Time: 55% Part Time: 38%
15 Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2018/19: $0.29M
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $15,431 Grad: N/A
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 19 Grad: N/A
Full Time: 64% Part Time: 53%
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