Is it easier to get accepted into college as a veteran?

SPC Shanice Gilliard — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:54:37 -0400

Response by CSM William DeWolf made Sep 1 at 2016 12:57 PM

CSM William DeWolf — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:57:04 -0400

Many colleges view veteran status as a plus for admissions and those that don't should!

Response by PO2 Kristy Williams made Sep 1 at 2016 12:58 PM

PO2 Kristy Williams — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:58:58 -0400

Yes because they want your money. So be careful and choose wisely.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Sep 1 at 2016 1:08 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:08:03 -0400

The expanded answer is "results vary". The higher end schools tend not to care so long as you can pay and meet the entry criteria. Public schools more frequently provide bennies like "in state" status for non residents. A number of schools have multi state agreements to keep the tuition down and access up. On the opposite end, the uber liberal campuses culturally prefer you not apply. One easy tell is to take a look at the varied Board of Trustees out there. Regardless of partisan or nonpartisan, members who are Vets tend to support Vet friendly policies. Bottom line, any school web site will tell you if there's breaks for the Vets. If they're silent, most likely not.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2016 5:20 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 17:20:57 -0400

For State colleges, at least in my experience, it is a "little bit of a bump" but it has more to do with the fact that you are likely older than the rest of their applicants. Older students are more likely to graduate, the school is more likely to admit someone that is likely to graduate. Happy hunting and good luck!

Response by CPL Anthony Slaughter made Sep 1 at 2016 6:13 PM

CPL Anthony Slaughter — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:13:42 -0400

I think it all depends on the school. The Community College I went to was very Veteran friendly, and I even got hired there full time after I graduated.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2016 6:53 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:53:32 -0400

Forty-four years ago my money spent just like anyone else's, so I don't really think that my being fresh home from Viet Nam was a factor at all. What I DO KNOW is that my respect for the purpose of college took on a whole new meaning since I was the one paying for it. Someone once wrote that the best college freshmen were twenty-one years old. I know what they meant, and I heartily agree.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2016 4:47 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:47:05 -0400

I personally think so. Colleges typically ask for an essay in your application. Writing about your experiences while you served, your appreciation for our American freedoms, and your understanding of the importance of diversity from first hand experience should prove invaluable. I believe just about any college would be willing to accept you with an Honorable discharge and good SAT scores. ;)

Response by Sgt Christopher Wenzel made Sep 4 at 2016 3:50 PM

Sgt Christopher Wenzel — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:50:10 -0400

Yes, but expect to take all of the entrance exams