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Funding for Military Friendly Colleges in Nevada
There are many military friendly colleges in Nevada. In 2017, 55 Nevada schools got Post 9/11 GI bill funds for over 4,600 students totaling over $26 million.
There are six active programs offering benefits for veterans’ education. All of these can 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 Nevada colleges, 79% of the beneficiaries used the Post 9/11 GI Bill to help fund their education.
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These top 13 military friendly colleges in Nevada are listed based on the total amount of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits awarded in 2017 and 2018. Some 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 2017: $5.55M
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is the top military
friendly school in Nevada. It has over 975 students who get GI Bill benefits. The
school gives academic, social, and administrative support to student veterans
and active duty military members. And, UNLV has a VA Benefits Counselor as part
of their VET SUCCESS program.
UNLV participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. It offers
21 students up to $2,000 each, per year.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for full time students who get military benefits
is 84%. This rate for part time students is 71%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $2.56M
The Art Institute of Las Vegas has a dedicated point of
contact for support services. These services help veterans, military service
members, and their families. Plus, there’s a recognized student veteran
organization.
The Art Institute of Las Vegas participates in the
Yellow Ribbon Program. It gives an unlimited number of students an unlimited
max contribution per year.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for full time students who get military benefits
is 94%, while the rate for part time students is 50%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $2.02M
University of Phoenix Nevada is member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC). Plus, it has a dedicated point of contact for
support services for veterans, military service members, and their families.
University of Phoenix Nevada participates in the
Yellow Ribbon Program. It gives an unlimited number of students an
unlimited max contribution per year.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for full time students who get military benefits
is 79%, while the rate for part time students is 80%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $1.83M
University of Nevada Reno (UNR) is a Member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC). The school’s Vet2Vet program helps student veterans
transition to college. UNR’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) is called Wolf
Pack Vets. Their goal is to help Vets reach a higher academic standard. Omega
Delta Sigma (ODS), Nevada Alpha chapter, is the school’s nationally recognized
co-ed veteran and military fraternity.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for full time students who get military benefits
is 63%, while the rate for part time students is 100%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $1.48M
College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a Member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC). The Military & Veterans Alliance (MVA) unites
service men and women who are students of CSN. They can share and learn about
one another’s experiences and identities. The VET Center works as a liaison
between CSN students and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It helps veterans
and their dependents with their educational benefits and academic needs.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of
military training.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $.51M
DeVry University Nevada is a member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges. It has a dedicated point of contact for support services
for veterans, military service members, and their families.
DeVry participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. It
gives an unlimited number of students an unlimited max contribution per
year.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for full time students who get military benefits
is 67%, while the rate for part time students is 88%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $0.37M
Nevada State College (NSC) is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity
Colleges (SOC). The on-campus student veteran organization (SVO) is Scorpion
Vets.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for full time students who get military benefits
is 43%, while the rate for part time students is 100%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $0.36M
Roseman University of Health Sciences is a Member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC). And, it has a dedicated point of contact for
support services for veterans, military service members, and their families.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for full time students who get military benefits
is 100%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $0.35M
Sierra Nevada College (SNC) is a is a member of
the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC). It has a recognized Student
Veteran Organization (SVO) on campus.
SNC participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program by
offering 25 undergraduate students up to $13,392 each, per year. And, 25 graduate
students in the MAT, MED, and MFA divisions get up to $5,500 each, per year.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of
military training. The retention rate for full time students who get military
benefits is 100%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $0.33M
Chamberlain University Nevada is a member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC). Plus, it has a dedicated point of contact for
support services for veterans, military service members, and their families.
Chamberlain participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program by
offering an unlimited number of students an unlimited max amount per year.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $0.19M
Western Nevada College (WNC) is a member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC). The Veterans Resource Center lives by its motto
“Veterans Helping Veterans.” Benefits at the center include VA benefit
counseling, tutoring, academic advising, and peer-to-peer mentorship.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of military
training. The retention rate for part time students who get military
benefits is 100%.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $0.15M
Touro University Nevada (TUN) has a dedicated point of
contact for support services. These services help veterans, military service
members, and their families. AMOPS (Association of Military Osteopathic
Physicians and Surgeons) is a recognized Student Veteran Organization (SVO).
TUN participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program by offering 11
students up to $1,000 each, per year.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of
military training.
Total Post 9/11 GI Bill Sum Awarded in 2017: $0.13M
Great Basin College (GBC) is a member of Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC). The GBC Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is committed
to supporting academic excellence for military students. So, it offers many
benefits. These include a veterans’ lounge, study and tutoring rooms, computer stations,
a library, and free printing.
Veterans are eligible for transfer credit of
military training. The retention rate for full time students who get military
benefits is 100%. And, the rate for part time students is 50%.
Average Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Awarded
Undergrad: $2,489 Grad: N/A
# of Students Earning 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Undergrad: 45 Grad: NA
Retention Rates For Students Who Receive Benefits
Full Time: 100% Part Time: 50%
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