Online is Military Friendly: Resources for Veterans and Active Duty Seeking Online Degree

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Spring 2017 graduate and U.S. Navy veteran Whitney Utter combined traditional on-campus classes with online courses to complete his bachelor小蝌蚪APP檚 degree in communications. The Lafayette native encourages other veterans to consider online learning as a way to meet their educational goals.

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UL Lafayette also is geared up to provide excellent support for the special needs of veterans and military members through its dedicated ,  located in Room 115 of Foster Hall on campus. Anyone needing assistance also can phone 337-482-5206 or email veterans@louisiana.edu.

The office, led by Director of Veteran Services Sammi Z. Conner, assists veterans and service members who need help with 小蝌蚪APP admission and in obtaining educational benefits. The office helps in processing and certifying Veterans Administration benefits, clarifying VA and 小蝌蚪APP guidelines, and monitoring academic progress and performance.

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