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��Ĵ�ý has received national acclaim as a top military- and veteran-trusted university.

��Ĵ�ý is consistently ranked as a top-tier school for military servicemembers, veterans, and their families. We’re proud of our history and continued dedication to educating and supporting servicemembers and veterans since World War II.

Affiliations & Recognitions

Yellow Ribbon Participant

��Ĵ�ý proudly participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® . This means we've made a commitment to student veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help you avoid out-of-pocket tuition and fees that may exceed your Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit.

VetSuccess on Campus

��Ĵ�ý takes part in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Principles of Excellence program. The VA has also selected ��Ĵ�ý to participate in VetSuccess on Campus. The program provides veteran students with a full-time VA counselor. The counselor will help ease your transition to civilian life by supporting you and giving you guidance on VA benefits and services.

Council of College and Military Educators

��Ĵ�ý is proud to be a member of the , an organization that facilitates the exchange of information on educational programs, strategies, and innovation in the military education community through its programs and services. ��Ĵ�ý was named CCME's 2025 Institution of the Year.

GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available on the .

��Ĵ�ý Recognized as Opportunity College Under Carnegie Classification

��Ĵ�ý has been designated as an Opportunity College and University under the Carnegie Classification. This designation is part of a Student Access and Earnings Classification published by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education.

This classification examines the extent to which institutions foster opportunities for student success by measuring whether they are enrolling students reflective of the communities they serve and how the earnings of those students compare to peers in their area.

Military & Veteran Education Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Source
2025	No. 3 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education - Teaching - Administration
2025	No. 3 “Best For Vets” in Primarily Online Education
2025	Institution of the Year	Council of Colleges and Military Educators (CCME)
2024	No. 1 "Best for Vets" in Primarily Online Education	Military Times
2023	No. 1 "Best for Vets" Online/Hybrid University
2023	No. 1 "Best for Vets" Employer (Education Category)
2022	No. 1 “Best For Vets” in Primarily Online Education	Military Times
2022	No. 5 “Best for Vets” Colleges	Military Times
2022	No. 1 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education - Teaching - Administration
2021	No. 1 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education - Teaching - Administration	Military Times

Military Admission Events

��Ĵ�ý offers events specifically for the military and veteran community. These events range from military-specific admission webinars to industry-focused events held on-site at military locations.

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Year	Award	Source
2019	No. 3 Best for Vets 2020, Online & Nontraditional Schools	Military Times
2019	Best Military Friendly Online Colleges	GuideToOnlineSchools.com
2019	No. 1 Best Yellow Ribbon Online Schools 2019	GuideToOnlineSchools.com
2018	No. 4 Best Cybersecurity Program 2018	Military Times
2018	No. 1 Best College 2018, Online & Nontraditional Schools	Military Times
2017	Top School	Military Advanced Education & Transition
2017	No. 5 in the United States, ��Ĵ�ý Cybersecurity Programs	Military Times
2017	Top Public University for Veterans in 2017	Military Times
2016	Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools	U.S. Veterans Magazine
2016	No. 4 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category	Military Times
2015	No. 1 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category	Military Times
2015	Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools	U.S. Veterans Magazine

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��Ĵ�ý has received national acclaim as a top military- and veteran-trusted university.

Affiliations & Recognitions

Yellow Ribbon Participant

VetSuccess on Campus

Council of College and Military Educators

��Ĵ�ý Recognized as Opportunity College Under Carnegie Classification

Military & Veteran Education Awards & Honors

Military Admission Events

Previous Military & Veteran Awards

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