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Military Friendly Schools Survey 2018Page 1General School Information1. Does your institution have an IPEDS ID? *YesNo2. Enter/verify your institution's IPEDS ID hereTo verify your institution's IPEDS ID, visit the IPEDS website.3. Enter the name of your institution to be used in print and/or digitalpublications *Your institution's name will be used for publishing – exactly as entered in this answer – for both print and digital purposes. Thisshould NOT be the name of a specific department or group within your organization.4. In 100 words or less, please describe your institution:
5. In 100 words or less, please describe why your institution is an excellentchoice for military service members and veterans:6. In 100 words or less, please describe why your institution is an excellentchoice for military spouses and dependents:7. Provide links to your institution's main website, key institutional information,and specific veteran-related pages.Please enter a valid web address in each applicable field.Main website URLAdmissions page URLCampus locations page URLVeterans-specific page URLMilitary spouse-specific page URLMarketing video URL
8. Provide links to your institution's social media accounts.Please enter a valid web address in each applicable field.Facebook URLTwitter URLLinkedIn URLGoogle URLInstagram URL9. Select the option below that best describes your institution *Graduate or professional school that is part of a larger institution.(Example: The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University)Institution with multiple campus locations that are affiliated by name.(Example: DeVry University)Institution with a single campus location. (Example: Allegheny College)Branch campus of an institution with a separate main campus location.(Example: University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown)Online-only program. (Example: Penn State World Campus or "PennState Online")10. Enter the zip code for your institution's main location.
11. In which U.S. state(s) does your institution currently have a campus? *Check all that o RicoCaliforniaMichiganRhode IslandColoradoMinnesotaSouth CarolinaConnecticutMississippiSouth DakotaDelawareMissouriTennesseeDistrict of daVermontHawaiiNew HampshireVirginiaIdahoNew JerseyWashingtonIllinoisNew MexicoWest VirginiaIndianaNew YorkWisconsinIowaNorth CarolinaWyomingKansasNorth DakotaOnline OnlyKentuckyOhioPage 2General School Information (continued)
12. Which classification below best fits your institution? *PublicPrivateFor Profit13. Does your institution grant degrees? *For the purposes of this question, a "degree-granting institution" is defined as an institution for higher education that offersaccredited associate's, bachelor's, master's, Ph.D., medical degrees, or law degrees. If your institution only offers certificates orlicensures (accredited or not), please select "No."YesNo
14. Select all certificates or degrees that are awarded by your institution:Check all that apply.Less than one year certification/licensureOne, but less than two year certification/licensureAssociate's DegreeTwo, but less than four year certification/licensureBachelor's DegreePost Baccalaureate CertificateMaster's DegreeMaster's CertificateDoctoral DegreeProfessional CertificateProfessional DegreeMedical DegreeNone of the above15. Select your Top 10 Areas of Study for Military StudentsAreas of study are pulled from the top level Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) from the National Center forEducational Statistics. You can find the full list by clicking here. Check all that apply.AccountingFood Service SystemsAdministration/ManagementActuarial ScienceForensic Science and TechnologyAgricultural Power ilot and Flight CrewFuneral Service and MortuaryScience, GeneralGeographic Information Scienceand CartographyAir Traffic ControllerArchitectureHealth Professions and RelatedProgramsHealth Services Administration
Assistive/Augmentative Technologyand Rehabilitation EngineeringAtmospheric Sciences andMeteorology, GeneralHome Health Aide/Home obile/Automotive MechanicsTechnology/TechnicianHuman ResourcesManagement/PersonnelAdministration, GeneralAvionics MaintenanceTechnology/TechnicianIndustrial and OrganizationalPsychologyBioengineering and BiomedicalEngineeringIndustrial Mechanics andMaintenance /ConstructionBroadcast JournalismLawBuilding/Construction SiteManagement/ManagerBusiness Administration andManagement, GeneralCAD/CADD Drafting and/or DesignTechnology/TechnicianLegal Assistant/ParalegalMarketing ResearchMathematics Teacher EducationMedical/Clinical AssistantMedical Office Assistant/SpecialistChemical EngineeringMuseology/Museum StudiesCommunications, GeneralCommunications SystemsInstallation and Repair ter and Information SystemsSecurity/Information AssuranceNatural Resources LawEnforcement and ProtectiveServicesNuclear/Nuclear PowerTechnology/TechnicianNursing AdministrationNursing Practice / Registered NurseComputer and Information SystemsServices ManagementComputer Hardware EngineeringComputer Numerically Controlled(CNC) Machinist Technology/CNCMachinistOccupational Therapist AssistantOperations Management andSupervisionOperations ResearchPetroleum Technology/Technician
Computer SciencePhlebotomyTechnician/PhlebotomistComputer Software EngineeringComputer Systems oving EquipmentOperationPhysical TherapyTechnician/AssistantPipefitting/Pipefitter and SprinklerFitterPlumbing Technology/PlumberCosmetology/Beauty ServicesPsychologyCriminalistics and Criminal SciencePublic Administration/PolicyCriminal Justice/Police ScienceRadio and TelevisionCulinary Arts/Chef TrainingCustomer Service Support/CallCenter/Teleservice OperationDental LaboratoryTechnology/TechnicianRailroad and RailwayTransportationRecording ArtsTechnology/TechnicianRetail ManagementDiesel MechanicsTechnology/TechnicianDiver, Professional and dary Education and TeachingSecurity System Installation, Repair,and InspectionTechnology/TechnicianSelling Skills and Sales OperationsElectricianSocial WorkElementary EducationEmergency Medical TechnicianSolar EnergyTechnology/TechnicianEnergy Management and SystemsTechnologySports and FitnessAdministration/ManagementEngineering (general)Statistics, GeneralEnvironmental & MarineEngineering TechnologyTheology & Religious StudiesEnvironmental/EnvironmentalHealth EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceTraffic, Customs, and TransportationClerk/TechnicianTruck and Bus Driver/CommercialVehicle Operator and Instructor
Exercise ScienceWeb Page, Digital/Multimedia andInformation Resources DesignFinance, GeneralWelding TechnologyFinancial Planning and ServicesFire Services AdministrationPage 3General School Information (continued)16. Select the levels of accreditation your institution has received *Select all that applyRegional accreditationNationally recognized accreditationHybrid accreditationProgrammatic/professional accreditationNot accredited17. Are any of the accreditation statuses listed above currently on probation?*YesNo
18. Do you know your institution's total enrollment? *For the purposes of these questions, "enrollment" is defined as the total number of men and women enrolled for credit for themost recent academic year (i.e. the student body count).YesNo19. What is your institution's total enrollment? *20. Do you know your institution's military/veteran enrollment? *YesNo21. What is your institution's military/veteran enrollment? *22. Do you know your institution's female military/veteran enrollment? *YesNo23. What is your institution's female military/veteran enrollment? *
24. How many students are enrolled at your institution per one facultymember?Enter a whole number.25. What is the average class size at your institution?Enter a whole number.Page 4General School Information (continued)26. Provide tuition information for full-time undergraduate students attendingyour institution.In StateAverage tuition for a full-time student (peryear)Average fees for a full-time student (peryear)Cost of housing ("room") for a full-timestudent (per year)Cost of meals ("board") for a full-timestudent (per year)Cost of books supplies (per year)Other expenses (per year)Out of State
27. Provide tuition information for full-time graduate students attending yourinstitution.In StateOut of StateAverage tuition for a full-time student (peryear)Average fees for a full-time student (peryear)Cost of housing ("room") for a full-timestudent (per year)Cost of meals ("board") for a full-timestudent (per year)Cost of books supplies (per year)Other expenses (per year)28. Provide tuition information for your online degrees and programs.Enter a dollar amount per class (if your institution charges by credit, then assume a three-credit class).TuitionFeesBooks / SuppliesOther ExpensesPage 5Government-Sponsored Programs and Policies
29. Is your institution approved for the Post-9/11 GI Bill? *Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill.YesNo30. Has your institution officially committed to the 8 Keys to Veterans'Success? *Learn more about the 8 Keys to Veterans' Success, and see if your institution is on the list of schools that have committed tosupporting veterans as they pursue their education and employment goals.YesNo31. Did your institution sign the VA's "Principles of Excellence" for servingveterans and service members? *Learn more about the VA's Principles of Excellence.YesNo32. Does your institution utilize the federal Financial Aid Shopping Sheet? *Learn more about the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, and see if your institution is on the list of schools that have adopted it.YesNo
33. Is your institution approved for Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA)Funding? *Learn more about the Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) Programs.YesNo34. Have you signed the DOD Voluntary Education PartnershipMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tuition Assistance? *Learn more about the DOD MOU, and see if your institution is on the list of participating schools.YesNo35. Does your institution participate in the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC)program? *Learn more about the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program, and read the Fact Sheet.YesNo36. Is your institution a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity CollegesNetwork? *Learn more about the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) network.YesNo
37. Are any of the approvals or agreements selected above currentlysuspended or on probation? *YesNoPage 6Admissions and Orientation
38. Which sourcing methods does your institution use to find and attractmilitary students?First, check all that apply. Next, provide comments on any of your specific sourcing methods that you think are relevant.Student Placement Firms (external recruiters)Student Lead ServicesSocial Media/Web-based NetworkingPrint AdvertisingSchool Fairs (Virtual)School Fairs (In Person)Open Houses/Campus ToursProfessional Alumni AssociationsGovernment Resources (e.g., Joining Forces)Non-profit Groups Philanthropic EventsCommunity Groups EventsA presence in Transition Programs, Military Bases and/or Guard/ReserveUnitsOther (please specify)*Comments
39. Does your institution waive the admission application fee for militarystudents and veterans? *YesNo40. Are ACT or SAT test scores required for admission to your institution? *YesNo41. Are ACT or SAT test score requirements waived for military students andveterans? *YesNo42. Does your institution award college credit for passing scores on CLEPexam? *Learn more about the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).YesNo43. What is the maximum number of credits that your institution awards forCLEP exam? *If your institution does not have a maximum credit award for the CLEP test, enter 0.
44. Does your institution award college credit for passing scores on DSSTexam? *Learn more about the DSST Credit By Exam Program.YesNo45. What is the maximum number of credits that your institution accepts forthe DSST exam? *If your institution does not have a maximum credit award for the DSST exam, enter 0.Page 7Admissions and Orientation (continued)46. Does your institution award college credit for military training andexperience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines? *Learn more about ACE credit for military service.YesNo47. Does your institution participate in the Veterans Upward Bound program?*Learn more about the Veterans Upward Bound program.YesNo
48. Does your institution provide admissions events or special admissionsinformation sessions customized for prospective students who are militaryservice members (including Reserves and National Guard), veterans, ormilitary spouses? *YesNo49. Does your institution customize your student orientation program formilitary students? *Customization may include offering breakout sessions specifically for military students during your student orientation program.YesNo50. Does your institution offer specific mentoring/on-boarding programs fornew military students or veterans? *YesNoPage 8Tuition Assistance
51. Does your institution offer any tuition discounts specifically for militarystudents? *YesNo52. Does your institution offer additional scholarships specifically for militarystudents and veterans? *YesNo53. Does your institution offer in-state tuition without residency requirementsfor military personnel? *YesNo54. Is your institution compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access,Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")? *Learn more about Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act.YesNo
55. GI Bill beneficiariesIn the first row, include beneficiaries of all of the different chapters of the GI Bill or Department of Veterans Affairs Administeredbenefits (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill: MGIB, Reserve Education Assistance Program-REAP, and VocationalRehabilitation.In the second row, include beneficiaries of the post-9/11 GI Bill only.Total GI Bill (All VA Program) beneficiariesPost-9/11 GI Bill56. Provide the total amount paid to your institution for tuition, fees, andexpenses for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.57. Does your institution provide a payment grace period for students usingthe GI Bill or other veterans education benefits?YesNo58. Does your institution participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program? *Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program.YesNo
59. Does your institution not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Programbecause your tuition rates fall within the national maximum per academicyear for the GI Bill?YesNo60. Provide the total number of students that received Post-9/11 GI BillYellow Ribbon Scholarships that attended your institution during the previousacademic year.Include recipients of Yellow Ribbon scholarships only.61. Provide the total amount that your organization contributed for all YellowRibbon Scholarships or tuition waivers during the previous academic year.Enter total including tuition, fees, and expenses.Page 9Attendance Policies62. How do military students attend your institution? *Online onlyOn-campus onlyBoth online and on-campus
63. If an active duty or reserve military student leaves a class due todeployment, can that student return without penalty? *YesNo64. Will that returning student receive reimbursement or remission of coursefees? *YesNo65. Does your institution offer evening programs? *YesNo66. Does your institution offer weekend programs? *YesNo67. Does your institution offer accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks coursecompletion time)? *YesNo
68. Does your institution have an on-campus living requirement for studentsat any point in their enrollment? *YesNo69. Is the on-campus living requirement waived for active military students? *YesNoPage 10Support70. Does your institution have an explicit commitment to serving the militaryand veteran community? *YesNo71. Is this commitment incorporated into the institution's mission, vision andvalues? *YesNo
72. Does your organization have a formal policy in place regarding businessconduct and compliance when admitting, educating, advising, and placingmilitary and/or veteran students? *YesNo73. Is this commitment supported and coordinated by a dedicated member ofthe senior leadership of the institution? *YesNo74. Does your institution offer training for your staff and/or faculty to supportmilitary students and veterans? *YesNo75. Is the training for your staff and/or faculty to support military studentsrequired? *YesNo
76. Does this training incorporate information regarding military specificdisability or health issues? *YesNo77. Does your institution offer customized or additional support servicesspecifically for military students in the following areas?Only report about additional or customized support services beyond those usually provided to students taking courses throughyour institution.Academic support/tutoringAcademic advisingStudy skills workshopsFinancial aid counselingCareer planning servicesMental health counselingAssistance finding work-study opportunitiesAssistance finding non-work-study employmentAssistance in integrating with non-veteran groups and services oncampusTransition AssistanceAccommodations for military students with disabilitiesComments
78. Does your institution have any full-time veteran counselors or advisors onstaff? *YesNo79. How many full-time veteran counselors or advisors does your institutionhave on staff?80. Does your institution have a formal mentoring or advising program inwhich faculty or staff members who are current or former members of themilitary mentor students who are military service members or veterans? *YesNo81. Does your institution have a veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program?*YesNoPage 11Support (continued)
82. Does your institution have any clubs or associations for military servicemembers or veterans?On CampusOnlineComments83. Does your institution have a dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. astudent lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military servicemembers and veterans? *YesNo84. Do you have any campus/social networking events planned specificallyfor veterans? *YesNo85. Do you have a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus? *YesNo
86. Do you provide activities to help military students integrate with nonveteran groups? *YesNo87. Does your institution have a ROTC program or is it affiliated with an areaROTC program? *YesNo88. Does your institution offer any courses (or sections of courses)specifically for military service members and veterans? *Not including military science or ROTC courses.YesNo89. Does your institution offer specialized career guidance counseling orother programs to help military students identify careers to pursue? *YesNo
90. Do you have industry-employer relationship programs available to activeduty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employmentoutcomes? *YesNo91. How does your institution ensure adequate funding and sustainability ofthe above programs and initiatives?Check all that applyPrivate FundingState FundingFederal FundingSelf FundedPage 12Military Spouse Policies92. Do you identify military spouses and dependents at your institution? *YesNo93. How many military spouses and dependents are enrolled at yourinstitution?
94. Does your institution offer any tuition discounts specifically for militaryspouses and dependents? *YesNo95. Does your institution offer any scholarships specifically for militaryspouses and dependents? *YesNo96. Does your institution offer in-state tuition without residency requirementsfor military spouses and dependents? *YesNo97. Does your institution have any on campus clubs or associationsspecifically for military spouses and dependents? *YesNo98. Does your institution have any online clubs or associations specificallyfor military spouses and dependents? *YesNo
99. Is your institution approved for MyCAA Scholarship Program funding? *Learn more about the MyCAA Scholarship Program.YesNo100. Does your institution offer programs in any of the following "portable"career fields and occupations approved for the MyCAA ScholarshipProgram? *Check all that applyAerospaceAnimal ServicesAutomotive Services TransportationBusiness, Finance AdministrationConstructionEducationEnergyHealth Human ServicesHomeland SecurityHospitalityInformation TechnologyLegalSkilled TradesNone of the above
101. Does your institution have a policy concerning military spouses anddependents whose families must move due to redeployment or relocation? *YesNoPage 13Metrics
102. Please provide information regarding retention rates at your institution.For the purposes of this question, "retention rate" is defined as the percentage of the full-time cohort from the prior year minusexclusions that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.Cohort completion rate is acceptable for programs that are shorter than 1 year.Leave the field blank for unknown retention rates.Retention rate for all students after one yearRetention rate for all students after two yearsRetention rate for Active Duty Military students after oneyearRetention rate for Active Duty Military students after twoyearsRetention rate for Guard Reserve Military students after oneyearRetention rate for Guard Reserve Military students after twoyearsRetention rate for ALL Veteran and Military students afterone yearRetention rate for ALL Veteran and Military students aftertwo yearsRetention rate for Military Spouse students after one yearRetention rate for Military Spouse students after two yearsRetention rate for ALL Military Dependent students afterone yearRetention rate for ALL Military Dependent students after twoyears103. What is the median number of times students change their majorcourses of study during their education at your institution?Enter a round number.Leave blank if unkonwn.All StudentsMilitary and/or Veteran Students
104. Provide information regarding transfer rates at your institution.For the purposes of this question, "transfer rate" is defined as the percentage of students who, within 180 days of their last dayof enrollment at your institution, have enrolled, at least part time, at another accredited institution.Transfer rate for all studentsTransfer rate for Active Duty Military studentsTransfer rate for Guard Reserve Military studentsTransfer rate for ALL Veteran and Military studentsTransfer rate for Military Spouse studentsTransfer rate for ALL Military Dependent students105. Provide information regarding graduation rates at your institution.For the purposes of this question, "graduation rate" is defined as the percentage of students who complete their program ofstudy within 150% of the normal time expected.Graduation rate for all studentsGraduation rate for Active Duty Military studentsGraduation rate for Guard Reserve Military studentsGraduation rate for ALL Veteran and Military studentsGraduation rate for Military Spouse studentsGraduation rate for ALL Military Dependent students
106. What is the median number of years students take to complete theirstudies and graduate?Round to the nearest whole year.Leave blank if unknown.Median number of years to completion for all studentsMedian number of years to completion for military and/orveteran students107. Provide information about job placement rates at your institution.For the purposes of this question, "job placement rate" is defined as the percentage of students who, within 180 days of the daythey received their degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential in a given year, obtained gainful employment inthe recognized occupation for which they were trained or in a related, comparable, recognized occupation.Leave blank if unknown.Job placement rate for all studentsJob placement rate for Active Duty Military studentsJob placement rate for Guard Reserve Military studentsJob placement rate for ALL Veteran and Military studentsJob placement rate for Military Spouse studentsJob placement rate for ALL Military Dependent students
108. Provide information about loan default rates at your institution.For the purposes of this question, "loan default rate" is defined as the percentage of an institution's borrowers who enteredrepayment on certain federal loans and defaulted prior to 36 months.Leave blank if unknown.Default rate for all studentsDefault rate for Active Duty Military studentsDefault rate for Guard Reserve Military studentsDefault rate for ALL Military and Veteran studentsDefault rate for Military Spouse studentsDefault rate for ALL Military Dependent students109. Provide information about the median student loan debt at yourinstitution.For the purposes of this question, "median student loan debt" is defined as the median amount of federal student loans borrowedfor students' education at the institution.Leave blank if unknown.Median loan debt for all studentsMedian loan debt for military and/or veteran studentsPage 14Contact Information
110. Does your institution have a dedicated admissions advisor for militaryservice members and veterans? *Only include the Veterans Affairs (VA) certifying official if that person also provides information to military service members andveterans about programs and services available to them.YesNo
111. Please provide the contact information for your dedicated admissionsadvisor.Name, Email, and Phone Number are required fields.Full Name *TitleStreet AddressApt/Suite/OfficeCityEmail Address *Phone Number *StateZip
112. Does your institution have a dedicated central point of contact formilitary programs? *Only include the Veterans Affairs (VA) certifying official if that person also provides information to military service members andveterans about programs and services available to them.YesNo
113. Please provide the contact information for your central point of contactfor military programs.Name, Email, and Phone Number are required fields.Full Name *TitleStreet AddressApt/Suite/OfficeCityEmail Address *Phone NumberStateZip
114. Please provide the contact information for your marketing and/or PRcoordinator.Name and Email are required fields.Full Name *TitleEmail Address *Phone Number
115. Please provide the contact information for management of your onlineschool profile on the Military Friendly website.This person will have access to update your school profile information when published in late 2018.Name and Email are required fields.Full Name *TitleEmail Address *Phone Number116. What is your institution's formal mailing address?Institution Name *Street Address *Apt/Suite/OfficeCity *State *AKALZip *
118. By filling out the following information, I confirm that all answers on thissurvey are correct to the best of my knowledge. *All fields are required.The survey results are independently verified by Ernst & Young LLP, and as such you may receive communication from themconfirming that you did fill in the survey and that the answers they have match the answers that you submitted.Full NameTitleEmail AddressPhone NumberThank you for taking our survey!. that's step one. You’re so close to finding out your Military Friendly status, but first weneed to score your survey, factoring in publicly available information from federal databases.Learn more about the survey process here, and look for your results on militaryfriendly.comsoon!
Less than one year certification/licensure One, but less than two year certification/licensure Associate's Degree Two, but less than four year certification/licensure Bachelor's Degree Post Baccalaureate Certificate Master's Degree Master's Certificate Doctoral Degree Professional Certificate Professional Degree Medical Degree None of the above .
