Albany State University Albany, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 4,166 Graduate Enrollment: 487 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21

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2 When the MAE team began this endeavor months ago, our number one priority was that we evaluate schools in light of the unique needs of soldier and veteran students. In this effort, we sought the expertise of ESOs across the services for their guidance and comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a truly -friendly institution. To the education professionals who assisted us in formulating our submission questionnaire, MAE thanks you. As the new editor of MAE, I personally would like to thank those of you who spent time explaining the intricacies of ACE credits, for example, and discussing the needs of the education community in general. You have all helped ensure that MAE s 2012 Guide to Top Military-Friendly s & Universities is one that is inspired by a true understanding of our servicemembers needs and promotes the interests of our servicemembers. Thanks to you we are confident that we can stand behind our Guide to Top Military-Friendly s & Universities as a resource designed for our nation s servicemembers and informed by those in the best position to assist them in their academic pursuits. A few words on our process. Any higher education institution that wished to be considered for the Guide filled out a submission questionnaire, which was then evaluated by our judging panel. It is important to note that we could only evaluate the information that was provided; the onus for disclosure was on the institution. Also, if an institution isn t listed it does not necessarily mean they are unfriendly toward students; it may be because they did not submit an application. If an institution is described as offering none, it means that of the questions we asked pertaining to that category of support, the institution responded that they did not provide the specific services we highlighted. It does not mean that they fail to offer service across the board. Most institutions offer more support services than we list since we can only present a finite amount of information in our printed Guide. For more details on an institution s policies, I encourage you to explore our searchable database on MAE s website. Also on the site is our submission form so that you can learn more about the questions we posed to institutions. All institutions were judged based on the same criteria; we did not judge private, public, forprofit, not-for-profit, four-year or two-year colleges separately. This decision was based on a belief that regardless of size or degrees granted there are efforts that any institution can make to better serve those who have served the nation. In this sense, I am sincerely impressed by the initiatives of some schools that choose because it is a choice to enact academic, support and financial aid policies that favor our servicemembers and facilitate their educational pursuits. For schools who submitted but were not selected for the Guide, I hope that institutions included here can serve as examples of what the education field can do to better support the educational pursuits of servicemembers. There is always room for improvement including in this Guide and I believe that we can all do more to ensure that servicemembers receive the support they deserve. Please remember that this Guide is a resource and not a comprehensive ruling on all schools; it should be used in conjunction with professional education counselors available to you. I urge you to be active participants in your education and informed consumers of your degree. A degree is a significant investment but one that will pay dividends if selected wisely and pursued with a seriousness of purpose. DL=Distance Learning NP=Not Provided SOC=Servicemembers Opportunity s Veterans Org=Veterans Organization Editor, MAE Ext 152 mauram@kmimediagroup.com Abraham Lincoln Los Angeles, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: Classes begin January 2012 Graduate Enrollment: NP Faculty to Student Ratio: 7:288 (Law School),, reduces/waives fees for Albany State Albany, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 4,166 Graduate Enrollment: 487 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21 Degrees Offered: Support: dedicate admissions adviser for, staff trained in liberal withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, waives fees for Allen County Community Iola, Kan. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,898 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23 needs, liberal withdrawal Yellow Ribbon 18 MAE

3 Allied American Laguna Hills, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,158 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12 Average Class Size: less than 10, bachelor s Academics: award ACE credit, for training, accept transfer cost, waives/reduces fees for, tuition discount for American of Healthcare Sciences Portland, Ore. Undergrad Enrollment: 560 Graduate Enrollment: 160 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10, master s cost, waives/reduces fees for, tuition discount for American InterContinental Hoffman Estates, Ill. Undergrad Enrollment: 0 Graduate Enrollment: 4,400 Faculty to Student Ratio: NP, other Degrees Offered:, withdrawal reduces/waives fee for, tuition discount for American International Springfield, Mass. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,684 Graduate Enrollment: 1,810 Degrees Offered:, bachelor s master s, liberal withdrawal American Military Charles Town, W.Va. John Aldrich Director, Military Outreach jaldrich@apus.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 73,953 Graduate Enrollment: 22,847 Faculty to Student Ration: 1:60, national s, needs, liberal withdrawal, waives fees for American Military (AMU) is a leading provider of relevant and affordable distance learning to more than 100,000 working adults worldwide. AMU offers 87, bachelor s and master s degree programs in disciplines related to education, technology, business administration, liberal arts, national security, studies, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice. AMU is regionally accredited and is one of the nation s largest providers of higher education to the armed forces. See our ad on page 13 American Sentinel Aurora, Colo. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,535 Graduate Enrollment: 791 Faculty to Student Ratio: Nursing programs about 1:20, IT & Business about 1:5 Average Class Size: less than 10, other Financial Aid: lower than Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, waives/ reduces fees for Anne Arundel Community Arnold, Md. Undergrad Enrollment: 25,941 liberal withdrawal cost, on-campus Anthem Phoenix, Ariz. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,800 Degrees Offered:, bachelor s Support: dedicated adviser for, staff trained in needs, liberal withdrawal cost, reduces/waives fees for Arcadia Glenside, Pa. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,190 Graduate Enrollment: 1,842 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13 Support: liberal withdrawal Argosy Phoenix, Ariz. Undergrad Enrollment: 9,716 Graduate Enrollment: 15,501 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10 withdrawal cost, waives fees for Arkansas State -Main Campus Jonesboro, Ark. Undergrad Enrollment: 10,126 Graduate Enrollment: 3,794, national Degrees Offered: certificate, cost, waives/reduces fees for, on-campus MAE

4 The Art Institute of Houston Houston, Texas Undergrad Enrollment: 2,281 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18, national, bachelor s needs, veterans org See our ad on page 58 The Art Institute of Pittsburgh & The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division Pittsburgh, Pa. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,451, bachelor s advisor, staff trained in withdrawal reduces/waives fee for See our ad on page 58 The Art Institute of Seattle Seattle, Wash. Undergrad Enrollment: 3,500, bachelor s credits liberal withdrawal reduces/waives fee for See our ad on page 58 Ashford Clinton, Iowa Doug Barling Senior Director of Military Relations doug.barling@ashford.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 57,254 Graduate Enrollment: 5,842 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:94 Degrees Offered:, credit, advisor for, staff trained in credit hour cost, reduces/ waives fees for Ashford s accelerated online degree programs enable members to study from anywhere in the world. A specialized division provides students support as they earn their, bachelor s, or master s degree at home or abroad. Ashford is recognized by Quality Matters for the quality of its online courses. Ashford s Military Grant covers undergraduate tuition over $250 per credit for those eligible, and learning materials for all required courses are provided. See our ad on page 59 Ashworth Norcross, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,563 Graduate Enrollment: 165 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25 Average Class Size: NP, advisor for, staff trained in withdrawal credit hour cost, waives fees for Asnuntuck Community Enfield, Conn. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,722 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18 liberal withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, on-campus Aspen Denver, Colo. Undergrad Enrollment: 162 Graduate Enrollment: 1,196 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1-15, other advisor for, staff trained in credit hour cost, waives fees for Augusta State Augusta, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,797 Graduate Enrollment: 1,122 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18, national Degrees Offered:, advisor for, staff trained in withdrawal Financial Aid: credit hour cost, waives fees for Averett Danville, Va. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,794 Graduate Enrollment: 774 Degrees Offered:, advisor for, veterans org, liberal withdrawal Baker Overland Park, Kan. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,196 Graduate Enrollment: 1,661 Degrees Offered:, needs credit hour cost Barry Miami Shores, Fla. Undergrad Enrollment: 4,940 Graduate Enrollment: 4,055 advisor for, staff trained in cost discounts for Barstow Community Barstow, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,483 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:26 Degrees Offered: advisor for, staff trained in needs, liberal withdrawal Financial Aid: credit hour cost 20 MAE

5 We re here to help your servicemembers shine. Whether the plan is to continue in the or transition to civilian life, Baker Online can help your personnel receive a regionally accredited college degree. Our programs are available 100% online with 24/7 access from anywhere in the world. What Military Friendly Means to us. The application fee for qualified students is waived at both the undergraduate and graduate level. At the undergraduate level textbooks are included for qualified students. The course fee for your first course, COL112 Success Online, (regularly $60.00) is waived. Free and honest evaluations of your experience, testing, and training credits. Six-week quarter structure helps you finish your degree faster. Regionally accredited, founded in Being a not-for-profit institution allows us to invest in our students rather than focus on shareholders. All Baker graduates receive Lifetime Employment Assistance free and forever. Baker is a long-time partner of the GoArmyEd programs as well as DANTES, SOC, and VA. To help your servicemembers see how online classes work, watch our multimedia demo at bakercollegeonline.com. Attention ESOs: Visit bakercollegeonline.com or call (800) for information about our programs or to schedule a face-to-face meeting on your base. T6381BCO 100 YEARS of successfully preparing people for new careers. An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Institution. Baker is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association / 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL / / Baker Center for Graduate Studies MBA program is also accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Follow us on:

6 Bellevue Bellevue, Neb. Undergrad Enrollment: 7,245 Graduate Enrollment: 3,162 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23, other withdrawal scholarships, reduces fees for Berkeley New York, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 8,100, bachelor s in needs, veterans center, veterans org, liberal withdrawal credit hour cost, reduces fees for Bismarck State Bismarck, N.D. Undergrad Enrollment: 4,200 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12 Degrees Offered:, bachelor s in needs, veterans center, liberal withdrawal, waives fees for Blue Ridge Community Weyers Cave, Va. Undergrad Enrollment: 6,900 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30 Financial Aid: credit hour cost Spouses & Dependents: none Boise State Boise, Idaho Undergrad Enrollment: 39,281 Graduate Enrollment: 7,573 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21 liberal withdrawal credit hour cost Brandman Irvine, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,246 Graduate Enrollment: 5,658 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13 Support: liberal withdrawal credit hour cost Brighton Scottsdale, Ariz. Undergrad Enrollment: 120 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30 Average Class Size: less than 10 credit, Yellow Ribbon, credit hours within TA limits Bristol Community Fall River, Mass. Undergrad Enrollment: 12,211 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:9 withdrawal Broadview West Jordan, Utah Undergrad Enrollment: 16,904 Graduate Enrollment: 370, credit hour cost, waives/ reduces fees for, on-campus Brown Mackie s Cincinnati, Ohio Undergrad Enrollment: 19,000, regional, bachelor s credits scholarships Burlington Burlington, Vt. Undergrad Enrollment: 192 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:5, credits scholarships, waives fees for California Miramar San Diego, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 198 Graduate Enrollment: 670 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18 Degrees Offered:, needs, liberal withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, waives fees for California Southern Irvine, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 430 Graduate Enrollment: 980 Faculty to Student Ratio: NP credit, offers DL credit hours, waives fees for 22 MAE

7 California State, Chico Chico, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 15,000 Graduate Enrollment: 500 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24, national Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, on-campus California State, San Bernardino San Bernadino, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 13,680 Graduate Enrollment: 2,720 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25 Average Class Size: NP Academics: accepts transfer credit, withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, on-campus California State, Stanislaus Turlock, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 6,972 Graduate Enrollment: 1,333 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22 Degrees Offered: bachelor s, master s, credit, SOC withdrawal Yellow Ribbon discounts for California of Pennsylvania California, Pa. Undergrad Enrollment: 9,484 Graduate Enrollment: 2,068 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24, credit, Financial Aid: scholarships, reduces/waives fees for, on-campus Cambridge Cambridge, Mass. Jeri Clay Undergrad Enrollment: 1,320 Graduate Enrollment: 3,197 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16 needs, liberal withdrawal scholarships discounts for Cambridge is a friendly institution offering and certificate programs scheduled for active-duty, veterans and their families. Our Chesapeake campus is a Yellow Ribbon Program Participant. The college does not charge out-of-state tuition to our members or their families. Our admissions staff is trained to work with students and is well-versed in processing veterans benefits and our expert faculties understand your needs. See our ad on page 11 Cameron Lawton, Okla. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,860 Graduate Enrollment: 470 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21 Degrees Offered:, bachelor s, master s credit, adviser for, staff trained in needs, liberal withdrawal scholarships, credit hour cost within TA limits Capella Minneapolis, Minn. Undergrad Enrollment: 8,000 Graduate Enrollment: 30,000 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24 bachelor s, credit, scholarships, reduces fee for discounts for Capitol Laurel, Md. Anthony Miller Director of Graduate Undergrad Enrollment: 347 Graduate Enrollment: 430 Degrees Offered: awards ACE credit for Academics: certificates, bachelor s, master s, Military Friendly Military Proud Over 145 Flag Officers have earned a bachelor s or master s degree from Central Michigan, shouldn t you? On-site at 22 locations Online worldwide Delivers a rigorous, affordable, and flexible education Repeatedly designated a friendly university by Military Advanced Education magazine Military Discounted Tuition Rate We make it possible. Central Michigan Off-Campus Programs. Call today! cmuoffcampus@cmich.edu Central Michigan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of s and Schools. CMU is an AA/EO institution (see cmich.edu/offcampus / MAE

8 scholarships Originating as a radio engineering institute offering courses for the Navy in 1927, Capitol has a long, proud history of educating active and former members of the armed forces. Capitol provides active-duty and veterans with affordable, accessible and innovative, career-focused degree programs in engineering, computer science, information technology, cybersecurity and business. Programs are available on-campus and online. We are member of SOC as well as an educational partner with the Maryland National Guard. See our ad on page 67 Cardinal Stritch Milwaukee, Wis. Undergrad Enrollment: 7,000 Graduate Enrollment: 4,000 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17 needs, liberal withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, reduces fees for discounts for The Catholic of America Washington D.C. Undergrad Enrollment: 3,573 Graduate Enrollment: 3,394 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:9, national Degrees Offered: bachelor s, master s, withdrawal scholarships Spouses & Dependents: none Central Lakes Brainerd, Minn. Undergrad enrollment: 6,244 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:34 Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, waives fees for, on-campus Central Michigan Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Jim Broestl Assistant Director of Marketing for US Programs jim.broestl@cmich.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 5,952 Graduate Enrollment: 7,918 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16 Degrees Offered: certificate, cost, reduces fees for, on-campus In 1971, Central Michigan began its off-campus programs to serve the needs of personnel. We continue this tradition today with a tuition discounted rate and a caring environment for all of our students, their spouses and. Several members of our staff who deal directly with students are retired. Over 150 flag officers from all branches of the have advanced their careers with a degree from CMU. See our ad on page 23 Central Texas Killeen, Texas Kimberley Christian Director of Enrollment Marketing & Outreach kchristian@ctcd.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 60,163 Academics: dedicated awards ACE credit for training, accepts transfer needs, veterans org, on-campus Central Texas has more than 40 years experience working with personnel, and our history and commitment to the translates into unique support our students. We guarantee maximum credit for education and training and offer flexibility through more than 100 locations worldwide and monthly online start dates. Our site representatives and online mentors work with students to build a degree plan that s right for them. Chaffey Community Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 19,733 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24 Degrees Offered: needs, veterans org, veterans center, liberal withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, Chaminade of Honolulu Honolulu, Hawaii Undergrad Enrollment: 7,200 Graduate Enrollment: 4,000, Academics: dedicated awards ACE credit for training, accepts transfer, on-campus Charter Oak State New Britain, Conn. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,800 Faculty to Student Ratio: NP, bachelor s, reduces/waives fees for Christian Brothers Memphis, Tenn. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,406 Graduate Enrollment: 325 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13 Degrees Offered: adviser for, staff trained in needs, liberal withdrawal within TA limits City of San Francisco San Francisco, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 50,000 Faculty to Student Ratio: NP, regional offers DL 24 MAE

9 The City of New York (CUNY) New York, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,800 Graduate Enrollment: 200 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:35 liberal withdrawal, reduces/waives fees for, on-campus CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies New York, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 500 Faculty to Student Ratio: NP Degrees Offered: bachelor s liberal withdrawal within TA limits, reduces fees for City of Seattle Bellevue, Wash. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,848 Graduate Enrollment: 3,008 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:6 Average Class Size: less than 10, adviser for, staff trained in needs, withdrawal discounts for Clarion of Pennsylvania Clarion, Pa. Undergrad Enrollment: 12,106 Graduate Enrollment: 2,189, national needs, withdrawal Coastal Bend Beeville, Texas Undergrad Enrollment: 6,979 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21 needs, liberal withdrawal Financial Aid: credit hour cost Coastline Community Fountain Valley, Calif. Jennifer De La Rosa Military Program Coordinator jdelarosa@coastline.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 37,000 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:38 Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost Coastline is a regionally accredited California community college and has been providing quality education to students around the world since its founding in A leader in instructional design and education services, Coastline offers degrees and certificate programs designed to meet the unique and diverse needs of the community, including active duty, veterans, and DoD civilians. Programs and services are delivered using best practices as detailed by Servicemembers Opportunity s. Cochise Douglas, Ariz. Jeffrey J. Walker Director, Cochise Fort Huachuca Center walkerjeff@cochise.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 16,521 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16, other COCHISE COLLEGE - ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE. Finish your degree in Intelligence Operations. Start your education in Administration of Justice. Earn a transferable degree in economics, political science, business, CIS or general studies. Choose from a wide variety of general education offerings. We ve got the tools to help you succeed.you bring the passion. Enroll for classes at Cochise and take the next step toward your future. Named a Military Friendly School by GI Jobs and Military Advanced Education publications Member of Servicemembers Opportunity s (SOC) Consortium and GoArmyEd. Approved for MYCCA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts) Maximum credit for training, transfer credits, CLEP & DSST exams MAE

10 Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost Cochise employs 36 personnel who teach, counsel, provide financial aid services, register and offer testing services on Fort Huachuca campus. Our personnel are comprised of former Army, Navy and Air Force retirees and veterans who provide invaluable experience and insight to current and prospective students. We offer a variety of general education and degree specific classes during lunch, evenings and weekends in a concerted effort to enable our customers to meet their educational needs. See our ad on page 25 of Lake County Grayslake, Ill. Undergrad Enrollment: 18,602 Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, on-campus of William & Mary Williamsburg, Va. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,898 Graduate Enrollment: 2,102 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12, other Academics: accepts transfer credits withdrawal scholarships, on-campus Collin McKinney, Texas Undergrad Enrollment: 40,930 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22, other withdrawal Financial Aid: scholarships, credit hour cost, waives fees for discounts for, on-campus Colorado State -Global Campus Greenwood Village, Colo. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,528 Graduate Enrollment: 1,047 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17 Degrees Offered: Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, reduces/waives fees for discounts for Colorado State -Pueblo Pueblo, Colo. Michelle Wesolowski Site Manager michelle.wesolowski@colostatepueble.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 5,000 Graduate Enrollment: 174 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:18 Academics: ACE credit for training, accepts transfer credits,, reduces/waives fees for discounts for, on-campus Colorado State -Pueblo in Colorado Springs has been a strong supporter of our and their families for over 40 years. We offer bachelor s and master s degree programs along with our independent study/correspondence based classes. Active duty and family members receive in-state tuition and we also accept tuition assistance, veterans benefits and GI benefits. A complete listing of courses is available at any Colorado Springs office, Pueblo campus or online. Colorado Technical Colorado Springs, Colo. Undergrad Enrollment: 25,400 Graduate Enrollment: 3,900 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:29 Degrees Offered:, needs, veterans org, veterans center, liberal withdrawal scholarships, reduces/waives fees for Columbia Columbia, Mo. Crystal Aulbur Marketing Coordinator claulbur@ccis.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 29,225 Graduate Enrollment: 1,418 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12, liberal withdrawal cost Columbia is a -friendly institution and it shows. Columbia accepts transfer credit from Coast Guard Institute, CCAF, SMART, AARTS and other non-traditional forms of credit. In addition, the college offers institutional scholarships and grants for servicemembers, their spouses and family members. Columbia is a Yellow Ribbon Program participant and is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity s (SOC) network. Plus, courses of study are Veterans Administration (VA). See our ad on page 27 Columbia Southern Orange Beach, Ala. Undergrad Enrollment: 24,593 Graduate Enrollment: 7,615 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:50 Average Class Size: less than 10 needs, veterans org credit hour cost, reduces/ waives fees for The Community of Baltimore County Baltimore, Md. Undergrad Enrollment: 33,169 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25, national liberal withdrawal Community of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa. Undergrad Enrollment: 39,000 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30 26 MAE

11 liberal withdrawal Financial Aid: scholarships, tuition lower than Yellow Ribbon, credit hour cost, on-campus Concord Athens, W.Va. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,822 Graduate Enrollment: 426 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23 Degrees Offered:, cost, waives/reduces fees for dependants, on-campus Copiah-Lincoln Community Wesson, Miss. Undergrad Enrollment: 3,506 withdrawal, on-campus Craven Community New Bern, N.C. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,507 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13, other withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, reduces fees for, credit hour cost, reduced fees for Daemen Amherst, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 2,095 Graduate Enrollment: 863, national scholarships, reduces/waives fees for Dakota County Technical Rosemount, Minn. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,916 You receive it on But it s never han g graduation day. d ed to you. Because when it s a degree from Columbia Colle ge, it s a degree that demands effort and rewards hard work. That s a notion our students at 18 campuses on bases truly understand. Offering Associate, Bachelor s and Master s Degrees. Online. On campus. Or both. (877) GoForGreater.org Columbia, a regionally accredited institution founded in 1851, is a charter member of the Servicemembers Opportunity s (SOC) Consortium and a member of the SOC Degree Network System Columbia - Ad 3Joey x C gew V1-12/6/ MAE

12 Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, waives fees for Darton Albany, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,900 Degrees Offered: Support: veterans org, veterans center, liberal withdrawal, waives fees for Davis & Elkins Elkins, W.Va. Undergrad Enrollment: 750 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12, national Degrees Offered:, bachelor s liberal withdrawal scholarships, waives fees for Del Mar Corpus Christi, Texas Undergrad Enrollment: 12,236 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17, reduces/waives fees for, on-campus DeVry Downers Grove, Ill. Undergrad Enrollment: 81,393 Graduate Enrollment: 23,782 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22 Degrees Offered:, credit hour cost, waives fees for Duquesne School of Leadership and Professional Advancement Pittsburgh, Pa. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,858 Graduate Enrollment: 3,804, national Degrees Offered: bachelor s, master s, scholarships, reduces/waives fees for Eastern Connecticut State Willimantic, Conn. Undergrad Enrollment: 4,900 Graduate Enrollment: 300 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16, other, needs, veterans org, veterans center credit hour cost Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. Undergrad Enrollment: 14,396 Graduate Enrollment: 2,171 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25 reduces/waives fees for Ecotech Institute Denver, Colo. Undergrad Enrollment: 300 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:17 Degrees Offered:, certificates scholarships, waives fees for ECPI Virginia Beach, Va. Undergrad Enrollment: 11,620 Graduate Enrollment: 12, withdrawal cost, reduces fees for Edgecombe Community Tarboro, N.C. Undergrad Enrollment: 6,054 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:180 Degrees Offered: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Daytona Beach, Fla. Undergrad Enrollment: 4, 496 Graduate Enrollment: 593 Degrees Offered:, scholarships Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Prescott, Ariz. Undergrad Enrollment: 1,710 Graduate Enrollment: 50 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16 Degrees Offered: credits liberal withdrawal Empire State, SUNY Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 18,656 Graduate Enrollment: 1,128 Average Class Size: less than 10, 28 MAE

13 adviser for, staff trained in withdrawal within TA limits, waives fees for Erie Community Buffalo, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 15,170 liberal withdrawal Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost Everest Online Tampa, Fla. Tamika Bass Division Director of Military Development Undergrad Enrollment: 25,000 Graduate Enrollment: 800 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:25 Degrees Offered:, bachelor s, master s adviser for, staff trained in needs, liberal withdrawal scholarships, reduces/waives fees for Everest Online classes are web-based; as you travel, the internet is all you need to stay connected to your schedule and on track with your education. You can earn an degree, a bachelor s, or your master s completely online. Everest Online has a dedicated affairs division that is like you on call, every hour of every day. And we can help you get started on your college education whenever you re ready. See our ad on the back cover Excelsior Albany, N.Y. Susan Dewan Executive Director, Center for Military Education sdewan@excelsior.edu Undergrad Enrollment: 29,486 Graduate Enrollment: 1,477, other, Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, reduces/waives fees for Excelsior is a CCME Institutional Award recipient for advancing the cause of education and offers 40 degree programs in business, health sciences, nursing, liberal arts and technology. Students maximize credits from training, college courses and examinations including Excelsior Examinations funded by DANTES. A SOC institution, Excelsior helps servicemembers achieve their educational goals. Excelsior is dedicated to serving the needs of the with proven student success. See our ad on page 29 Affordable Military-friendly Maximum Transfer of Credit Accredited* COLLEGE OF CHOICE FOR THE MILITARY Credits, but no degree? Use your college credits and training and experience toward a degree designed for careers and beyond. Maximum transfer of credit for training 8-week online courses Reduced rates for servicemembers and Military Spouses Veterans programs Reduced fees for Veterans Accredited*, non-profit institution Thanks to these advantages, Military Advanced Education ranks us among the top 20 colleges serving the U.S.. Finish what you started. Call , ext Visit 1.excelsior.edu Join our Military Facebook Page at excelsior.edu/community * Excelsior is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. excelsior mae 7.375x5.25.indd 1 11/5/10 3:04 PM MAE

14 Farmingdale State Farmingdale, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 6,846 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:21, bachelor s Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, credit hour cost, waives fees for Fayetteville Technical Community Fayetteville, N.C. Undergrad Enrollment: 10,420 Graduate Enrollment: 1,407 withdrawal, waives fees for Ferris State Big Rapids, Mich. Undergrad Enrollment: 13,134 Graduate Enrollment: 1,247 Degrees Offered:, certificates,, Yellow Ribbon, scholarships Florida National Hialeah, Fla. Undergrad Enrollment: 3,000 Degrees Offered:, bachelor s withdrawal cost, reduces/waives fees for Florida State at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. Undergrad Enrollment: 80,000 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:30 Degrees Offered:, bachelor s Financial Aid: credit hour cost, on-campus Fordham Bronx, N.Y. Undergrad Enrollment: 8,220 Graduate Enrollment: 6,938 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13, regional, other withdrawal scholarships Fort Hays State Hays, Kan. Undergrad Enrollment: 12,391 Graduate Enrollment: 2,586 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:27 Degrees Offered:, in needs, veterans center, liberal withdrawal credit hour cost Fort Valley State Fort Valley, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 3,565 Graduate Enrollment: 217 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12 Degrees Offered:,, waives fees for, on-campus Fresno City Fresno, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 20,000 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:28 Academics: ACE credit for training, accepts transfer credits, Yellow Ribbon, scholarships, waives fees for Georgia Highlands Rome, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 5,227 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:22 Degrees Offered: Academics: offers DL withdrawal, waives fees for Georgia Southern Statesboro, Ga. Undergrad Enrollment: 17,044 Graduate Enrollment: 2,647 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:23, other needs, veterans center, liberal withdrawal, waives fees for Globe Woodbury, Minn. Undergrad Enrollment: 16,904 Graduate Enrollment: 370, scholarships, reduces/waives fees for, on-campus Golf Academy of America San Diego, Calif. Undergrad Enrollment: 1, MAE

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