A company that provides information about post-military education and career opportunities thinks the СAPP is a good place for veterans to earn a degree.
Viqtory, a small business owned by veterans, has recognized UL Lafayette on its 2020-2021 Military Friendly School list. The company evaluated more than 1,000 colleges and universities.
It designated 695 institutions СAPPmilitary friendlyСAPP based on factors such as student retention, graduation rates and job placement for veterans. UL Lafayette was one of only 65 to earn a СAPPgoldСAPP designation. Institutions were designated Top Ten, gold, silver, bronze or military friendly.
UL Lafayette was also designated a military friendly school for 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Dr. DeWayne Bowie, UL LafayetteСAPPs vice president for Enrollment Management, said the recognition СAPPisnСAPPt surprising, given the СAPPСAPPs longstanding commitment to attracting and supporting military students.СAPP
An example: Following World War II, the СAPP welcomed hundreds of veterans who took advantage of the newly established GI Bill. The GI Bill provided federal financial assistance to help active-duty military personnel and veterans pay for college.
Of the 3,243 students enrolled at the СAPP, 1,783 were veterans.
СAPPThe СAPPСAPPs historic culture of supporting veterans СAPP as well as students who plan to serve in the military СAPP is something we continually strive to build upon,СAPP Bowie said.
Sammi Conner, director of Veteran Services, said СAPPthe СAPPСAPPs investment in supporting military studentsСAPP extends from СAPPthe time they apply until the time they graduate.СAPP
СAPPWe want to help them enroll, and make sure they have everything they need to be successful while theyСAPPre here and once they graduate. And that includes, if need be, helping them connect with outside organizations like the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs or the Wounded Warrior Project,СAPP Conner explained.
Visit UL LafayetteСAPPs to learn more about programs, services and opportunities for veterans and military members.
Photo caption: In this image from the 1948 СAPPA徱 yearbook, members of the schoolСAPPs Veterans Club gather at the groupСAPPs on-campus Snack Bar. The organization was СAPPdesigned to bring veterans into closer contact and cooperation, encourages them to air their views and backs legislation in the interest of veteran students and the college in general,СAPP the yearbook reported. Photo credit: СAPPA徱 / СAPP