Make the transition from military duty to East Tennessee State University. student veteran information

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1 Make the transition from military duty to East Tennessee State University student veteran information

2 ETSU sets you up for success You earned your military benefits, now put your GI Bill to work for you! Enroll and obtain your undergraduate or graduate degree from East Tennessee State University by selecting from more than 125 degree programs. ETSU takes pride in educating America s heroes! You have enhanced our nation s freedom, now enhance your education From combat to the classroom! East Tennessee State University has a long history of supporting America s veterans and that commitment continues today. Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) ETSU is a designated SOC participant which simplifies credit transfers and streamlines enrollment procedures for veterans and qualifying family members. Veterans Upward Bound program Veterans have the opportunity to tune up academic skills at no charge. The Veterans Upward Bound program provides instruction in grammar, composition, literature, science, math and many other courses to improve academic skills for vets returning to the classroom. Military Service Credit Maximum credit will be provided for American Council of Education (ACE) accredited courses taken during military service. Credits obtained from the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), Proficiency Examination Program (PEP) and from United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) will also be accepted. ETSU is Military Friendly!

3 ETSU sets you up for success Veteran Friendly School ETSU has been selected as a Military Friendly School for five consecutive years ( ) by G.I. Jobs magazine. The faculty, staff and students at ETSU thank you for your service and look forward to your arrival on campus or through online participation. Deferred payment ETSU has No worry payment methodology. The Veterans Affairs Office at ETSU will work to ensure your tuition is deferred until your GI Bill payments are made by the Veterans Administration which eliminates up-front, out-of-pocket expenses. Currently, more than 500 veterans and family members are using their GI Bill benefits at ETSU. Contact the ETSU Veterans Affairs office for the latest information concerning your VA educational benefits and find out what program suits your individual needs -- Veterans Lounge Your military service has earned you access to a unique place on campus where you can finish your research project or relax between classes. With 24/7 availability, and only for veterans and family members, it s a location where you can socialize and share experiences, facilitating the transition from military service to that of a college student. On-Campus Disability Services Many veterans are entering their academic status with service-connected disabilities that need to be recognized for veterans to be successful in an academic environment. From issues with parking, counseling, or classroom attendance, Disability Services will assess and assist those students with disabilities. Nearby Veterans Hospital A huge benefit awaits veterans attending ETSU through a unique relationship between the university and James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which is a short walk from the main campus. Veterans can be seen for service-connected disabilities close to campus and in a timely manner. VA Benefits/Programs Veterans - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - are those who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America, for an amount of up to and including THEIR LIFE. -- Anonymous

4 Financial Aid ETSU offers several programs to pursue your education at little or no expense. The Buc Hero program is unique to ETSU and it s our way of saying Thanks for your service and sacrifice. ETSU offers unlimited Yellow Ribbon scholarships, unlike many other colleges where Yellow Ribbon scholarships are limited. Out-of-State Veterans As a Yellow Ribbon participant, ETSU and the Veterans Administration can cover out-of-state tuition for 100 percent eligible, Post-9/11 GI Bill-qualifying veterans and dependents. Go Buccaneers! The Buc Hero program is an additional program at ETSU to assist veterans with out-of-state tuition. ETSU covers up to 60 percent of out-of-state tuition and fees for veterans or dependents not qualified for the Yellow Ribbon program. Out-of-State cost for online courses Active, reserve and guard military members can receive up to 100 percent tuition coverage when combining tuition assistance with the Buc Hero Program. Eligible family members (Chapter 33 or 35 eligible) can also have 100 percent tuition coverage by supplementing their GI Bill benefits with the Yellow Ribbon and/or Buc Hero programs.

5 tuition and fees Charges for the academic year are not available until after July 1. The estimated costs for a full-time undergraduate student for the academic year per semester are*: IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE TUITION (15 HRS.) $3, $11, ROOM & BOARD (ESTIMATE) $3, $3, BOOKS (ESTIMATE) $ $ TOTAL $8, $16, *All fees are subject to change without notice. The actual costs of attendance varies and is adjusted yearly based on course load, room, board, and other expenses of the individual student. Tuition is based on 15 credit hours per semester. Colleges and Undergraduate Degree programs For detailed information on our programs please see our undergraduate catalog at Colleges Clemmer College of Education College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Technology College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences College of Nursing College of Public Health Gatton College of Pharmacy Honors College Quillen College of Medicine School of Continuing Studies and Academic Outreach School of Graduate Studies Majors Accountancy, B.B.A., M.Acc. Allied Health, B.S. (Allied Health Leadership, Cardiopulmonary Science, Nutrition & Foods, Radiography) Anthropology, B.A. Applied Science, B.A.S. (Professional Development Concentration) Art, B.A. (Art History, Studio Art) Art, B.F.A. Biology, B.S. (Standard Track, Biochemistry, Secondary Education) Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies, B.A. Chemistry, B.S. (ACS, Biochemistry, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Chemistry Professional) Communication Studies, B.A., B.S. (Speech) Computing, B.S. (Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology) Criminal Justice and Criminology, B.A., B.S. Dental Hygiene, B.S., Dental Hygiene, B.S. (Online Completion Degree) Digital Media, B.S. (Digital Animation, Digital Interaction & Game Design, Digital Visualization) Early Childhood Development, B.S. (Non- Licensure, PreK-Grade 3 Licensure) Economics, B.A. (Economics, International Commerce) Economics, B.B.A. (Business Economics, Financial Economics, General Business) Engineering Technology, B.S. (Biomed Eng. Tech., Construction Eng. Tech., Electronics Eng. Tech., Industrial Tech., Manufacturing Tech., Product Development) English, B.A. (Nonteaching, Teaching) Environmental Health, B.S. (Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety) Finance, B.B.A. (Banking, Corporate Finance & Investments, Real Estate) Foreign Languages, B.A. (French, German, Spanish) General Studies, B.G.S. Geography, B.S. Geology, B.S. Health Sciences, B.S. (Human Health, Microbiology) History, B.A., B.S. Human Services, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies in Education - Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. Interior Design, B.S. International Affairs, B.A. Management, B.B.A. (General Mgmt., Human Resources Mgmt., Legal Studies, Logistics/ Supply Chain Mgmt.) Marketing, B.B.A. (Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Mgmt., Merchandising) Mass Communication, B.A., B.S. (Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, Radio-TV-Film) Mathematics, B.S. Music, B.M. (Music Education, Performance) Nursing, B.S.N. Philosophy, B.A., B.S. (Philosophy, Philosophy and Religious Studies) Physical Education, B.S. (Exercise Science, Physical Education-K-12) Physics, B.S. Political Science, B.A., B.S. Professional Studies, B.S. (Information Technology, Organizational Leadership) Psychology, B.A., B.S. (Behavioral Neuroscience, Child Psyc. Science, Clinical Psyc. Science, Cognitive Science, General Psyc.) Public Health, B.S. (Community Health, Health Administration) Social Work, B.S.W. Sociology, B.A., B.S. Special Education, B.S. Sport and Leisure Management, B.S. (Park & Recreation Mgmt., Sport Mgmt.) Surveying and Mapping Science, B.S. Theatre, B.A. Women s Studies, B.A. Minors Accountancy Advertising African and African American Studies Anthropology Appalachian Studies Applied Spanish: Community Studies Archaeology Art History Art Minor under the B.S. or B.A. Astronomy Biology Minor Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Chemistry China Studies Classical Studies Coaching Communication Studies Communicative Disorders Computer Science Creative Writing Criminal Justice and Criminology Dance Digital Media Early Childhood Development Economics Emergency/Disaster Response Management English Entrepreneurship Environmental Health Environmental Studies Family Studies Film Studies Finance French General Business Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology German Health Sciences History Human Development and Learning Humanities International Studies Japanese Journalism Leadership Studies Legal Studies Linguistics Management Mandarin Chinese Marketing Mathematics Microbiology Military Science Program Music Park and Recreation Management Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Public Relations Radio-TV-Film Religious Studies Safety Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Non-teaching Sport Management Statistics Storytelling Technical Writing Technology Theatre Urban Studies Women s Studies Pre-Professional Program Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Medical Professions Pre-Dentistry Medical Professions Advisement Program Pre-Medicine (Allopathic or Osteopathic) Medical Professions Pre-Optometry Medical Professions Pre-Pharmacy Medical Professions Advisement Program Pre-Pharmacy Plus Medical Professions Pre-Physician Assistant Medical Professions Pre-Podiatry Medical Professions Advisement Program Pre-Veterinary Medicine Medical Professions

6 ROTC Program ETSU ARMY ROTC One of the best ROTC programs in the region Operationally experienced cadre who are experts in their field Your prior service experiences provide a competitive edge in the commissioning process Interested? Contact us today to learn more: Phone: / etsurotc@etsu.edu Web: Facebook: ETSU Army ROTC or visit us on campus in Brooks Memorial Hall ETSU Veterans Affairs Office Mission Statement The mission of East Tennessee State University s Veterans Affairs Office is to assist America s veterans, their family members, and their survivors in obtaining all federal and state educational benefits and entitlements they have earned by serving in the United States Armed Forces; to provide guidance and support services aiding veterans in their transition to academic life while ensuring those in receipt of veterans benefits are properly certified in accordance with Veterans Administration rules and regulations. It is our goal and honor to assist veterans as they use their G.I. Bill benefits to pursue educational success at East Tennessee State University. facebook.com/etsurotc

7 East Tennessee State University Veterans Affairs Office With more than 54 years of combined, active and reserve duty experience, personnel working in the Veterans Affairs office will address your concerns in a speedy and professional manner. Call us with any questions or concerns regarding enrollment, tuition assistance or your GI Bill benefits. Office of Veterans Affairs Office of the Registrar East Tennessee State University P. O. Box Johnson City, TN Phone Fax VA@etsu.edu TBR M ETSU is an AA/EEO employer. veterans serving veterans