Hi there, so I'm a high school junior interested in embarking on a military journey and still wish to attend college. As a Tennessee native, are there any colleges you guys could suggest that have a good support system for military students? Thank you so much!
Sure, several Tennessee colleges have strong support systems for military personnel and veterans. Let's start with some of the public universities:
1) The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has the Veterans Success Center which provides resources and support for veterans, active duty military personnel, members of the National Guard and reserves, as well as their dependents. They also have an annual ceremony honoring student veterans and hold special graduation ceremonies for veterans and military students.
2) Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center, which is the largest dedicated veterans' center on a Tennessee higher education campus. It provides various services from academic support to employment assistance.
3) Austin Peay State University has the Military Student Center which offers services including free textbook loans, a peer mentoring program, an annual military and veterans recognition ceremony, and the federal Tuition Assistance program.
Similarly, some private institutions also have programs geared towards veterans and military personnel.
1) Vanderbilt University's Office of Student Veterans offers resources and support to veterans and active students. Plus, they are acknowledged as a Yellow Ribbon school which can provide additional financial assistance to qualifying students.
2) Lipscomb University's Veteran Services provides resources including evaluation for military training and experience for academic credit, special housing options, career development, and it also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Keep in mind that it's always a good idea to directly reach out to the military and veteran services departments of these universities to understand in detail the extent of the support they provide.
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