University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Veteran Services & Resources

Is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus a Good School for Veterans?

Veterans who have decided to continue their education should research their options to see which schools do a good job supporting those with prior military experience. That's why we've put together this report that gives you the facts about University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus 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: University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus GI Bill® Information

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

Rankings
Number of Veterans
Federal Program Participation
Credit for Military Training
ROTC
VA Complaints
References

How Does Pitt Rank for Veterans?

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus was not ranked on the <nil> [Best Schools for Veterans list[(/rankings/veterans). This usually means that not enough data related to veterans was available.

How Many Veterans Go to Pitt?

An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience.

The VA reports that there are 509 GI Bill® students at Pitt. There are 32,277 students enrolled at Pitt. This means that approximately 1.58% use the GI Bill® to help pay for tuition, fees, and other expenses. To put that into perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans according to the Student Veterans of America.

This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, e.g. Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill® and Reserve Education Assistance Program. It also includes Veteran Readiness and Employment. It doesn't include military personnel on active duty who are attending this college through Tuition Assistance. The total military population may be higher.

Federal Veteran Programs at Pitt

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal Program	Participation
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)	Yes

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.

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus does have a student veterans group.

Does Pitt Give Credit for Military Training?

Implied No Credit for Life Experience

YES Credit for Military Training

At this time, Pitt does not offer college credit for life experience.

Pitt may consider your military experience and give college credit. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars.

Pitt Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Yes Air Force ROTC

Yes Army ROTC

Yes Navy ROTC

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are available at Pitt for the following armed services:

Air Force
Army
Navy

Complaints to the VA About Pitt

Our data shows that this school has not received any complaints at the VA.

Notes and References

National Center for Education Statistics
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
College Scorecard
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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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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