ASU is right up there at #2 of the best Colleges for Veterans, participating in the four main federal programs regarding veterans and offering numerous on-line courses.    ~Bill

The post 9/11 G.I. Bill was set into place to help transition veterans into civilian careers after their service. It has been immensely popular, with more than one million veterans taking advantage of their education benefits. However, just because a student has access their G.I. Bill does not mean that their full costs of going to college are covered, or that every college has resources in place to meet the unique needs of veterans.

There are several places that rank colleges based for veterans, but they don’t always take into account the quality of the college, or the value of the education students receive. College Factual’s ranking includes factors like veteran support services and programs, flexibility, affordability, and the success of graduates. You can read more about our methodology behind the ranking in this article.

The following list includes the top 10 best colleges for veterans as ranked by College Factual.

1. Texas A & M University: College Station, Texas.

In addition to being the number one best school for veterans in the country, Texas A & M is ranked 178th out of over 1,300 colleges, and 7th out of 60 in the state of Texas. This is a large public research university that keeps costs affordable for students. About 1200 students out of 40,000 are recipients of the G.I. Bill, although the total military student population is likely to be larger than that. They also participate in four federal programs that are important to veterans including the Principles of Excellence, DOD Memorandum of Understanding, Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium Member, and Vet Success on Campus. These plus other measures put Texas A&M at the top of the list when it comes to supporting veterans.

2. Arizona State University: Tempe, Ariz.

Arizona State is another public research university, with about 3,000 out of 59,000 students being recipients of the G.I. Bill. It is considered to be one of the best colleges in Arizona, and participates in the four main federal programs regarding veterans. Additionally Arizona State offers some online classes, which is an attractive option for the veteran population who often balance college classes with family and work.

3. University of South Florida-Main Campus: Tampa, Fla.

About 1,800 of the 31,000 students at University of South Florida are G.I. Bill recipients. The college also participates in all four federal programs which set standards for educational quality for veterans. This large public university is considered the 11^th best university in the state of Florida. USF is considered highly diverse, and many undergraduate students take at least one class online.

4. Ohio State University: Columbus, Ohio

About 1,800 students that Ohio State are recipients of the G.I. Bill. Ohio State participates in all four of the four federal programs important to veterans, and participates in the yellow ribbon program as well. The college also offers an online degree option in nursing. Ohio State is a very affordable option for students while the same time offering a quality education, which ranked it the number one best college for the money in Ohio.

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Bill Salvatore is a member of Heroes Home Advantage, a cash back program for Real Estate buyers and sellers. The program honors Veterans and Active Military Members, Fire Fighters and First Responders, EMTs and Emergency Medical Personnel, Nurses, and Teachers. Through the Heroes Home Advantage program, Realtors give a portion of their commission back to the hero in the form of assistance with closing costs.

Bill is also President of the Phoenix Chapter of VAREP, Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals. VAREP is focused on education and employment, making real estate transactions smoother and easier for Veterans and Military Personnel, and instructing other real estate related professionals in the best procedures for dealing with these transactions. VAREP is a nationwide non-profit organization with an impressive presence in the Phoenix area.

In founding AZVHV, Arizona Veterans Helping Veterans, Bill has spread his dedication to Veterans and Military throughout the real estate industry. An increasing number of local professionals have joined Bill in offering discounts to these heroes, not only when buying or selling a home but in all aspects of homeownership. AZVHV has developed a wide range of services and is gaining momentum every year. Membership is free. Bill’s only requirements are that businesses be legitimate and willing to offer a discount on their services to Veterans and Military Members.

You can contact Bill at Realty Executives East Valley, 1166 E Warner Rd. Suite 117, Gilbert AZ, 85296. Direct Phone: 602-999-0952. E-Mail: golfarizona@cox.net. Web: www.yourValleyProperty.com. Helpful web sites and blogs: www.AZVHV.wordpress.com   /   www.cashbackforheroes.wordpress.com   /   www.VAREP.wordpress.com