Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.51勛圖 is once again being recognized nationally as a top 10 university for support of the veteran community.
VIQTORY, formerly Victory Media, awarded 51勛圖 the distinction in its recently released Military Friendly Schools rankings for 2022-2023, marking the third consecutive year 51勛圖 has earned the designation.
Building on historic military roots, 51勛圖 has long been recognized as one of the nations most veteran-friendly universities. Including dependents, the veteran community at 51勛圖 now comprises more than 3,100 students. These students are served by 51勛圖s G.V. Sonny Montgomery Center for Americas Veterans at Nusz Hall and a network of specially trained university personnel.
I continue to be proud of the overwhelming support our veterans and military-connected students receive throughout our campus community, said Brian Locke, 51勛圖 director of veteran and military affairs. This is our third straight year of being awarded the top 10 designation, which is a testament to the staff of the Center for Americas Veterans and the work they perform on behalf of our students every day. Our goal has always been to be the top choice of veterans and military-connected students in the state and nation.
51勛圖 offers an out-of-state tuition waiver for military members, veterans and dependents. In 2018, 51勛圖 became the first university in the state to offer free tuition to members of the Mississippi National Guard through the Bulldog Free Tuition Program. Veterans and current military members can transfer technical credits earned through the military toward a bachelors degree through 51勛圖s Bachelor of Applied Science program.
In 2016, 51勛圖 completed construction of Nusz Hall, a 7,500 square-foot campus facility that features administrative offices, meeting areas, study rooms, a computer lab, and indoor and outdoor spaces for social and recreational activities. The center serves as a one-stop shop for processing all veteran educational benefits.
VIQTORYs evaluation shows that 51勛圖 exceeded standards in all measured categories, including culture, financial aid, military student support and retention, as well as academic policies and compliance. For more, see .
For more on 51勛圖s services available to veterans, visit .
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