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Ferris State University Veteran Services & Resources

377 GI Bill® Students**
0 Complaints to the VA
TRUE Credit for Military Training

Is Ferris State University a Good School for Veterans?

If you're a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it's important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. That's why we've put together this report that gives you the facts about Ferris State University veteran students. If you're looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: Ferris State University GI Bill® Information

What You'll Find in Our Veterans Report on Ferris:

How Does Ferris Rank for Veterans?

Ferris State University was not included in this year's [Best Schools for Veterans ranking[(/rankings/veterans). This could be due to a number of reasons, including insufficent data.

How Many Veterans Go to Ferris?

A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience.

The VA reports that there are 377 GI Bill® students at Ferris. Since the total enrollment at the school is 11,165, approximately 3.38% of the students at Ferris are utilizing the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For context, let's take this into consideration. According to the Student Veterans of America, approximately three to four per cent of American college students are veterans.

Note, this figure includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill®, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment). It does not include any active-duty military personnel that are attending this college via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger than this.

Federal Veteran Programs at Ferris

Ferris State University participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal ProgramParticipation
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Yes
Eight KeysYes

What does this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.

Career and Vocational Support
Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency.
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
Counseling Support
Referrals to community organizations as needed.

Ferris State University does have a student veterans group.

Does Ferris Give Credit for Military Training?

Yes Credit for Life Experience
YES Credit for Military Training
If you have particular knowledge gained through life experience, Ferris may offer offer credit for that. Get in touch with the school to find out more.

Ferris might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more.

Ferris Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Implied No Air Force ROTC
Yes Army ROTC
Implied No Navy ROTC
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are available at Ferris for the following armed services:

Complaints to the VA About Ferris

There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

**GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibil.

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