VETERANS & MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS

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CPS is built to meet the needs of our adult students and offers a wide range of bachelor’s degree programs, credit-bearing certificates and professional education (non-credit) programs. Whether you’re active duty, reserves, retired military or a military family member, CPS has an online, on-campus, or hybrid program to meet your needs. Our knowledgeable admissions team is available to guide students through the application and enrollment process.��

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Flexible + Accelerated

At CPS, we offer programs that fit any lifestyle and enable you to balance your education goals with life commitments.

Tailored to You

In collaboration with the Office of Veterans and Military Service Members at �޻��ֱ��, CPS has resources dedicated to making sure our military students succeed.

Immediate Impact

Increase your knowledge and career skills to enhance your resume and open doors to your future. Utilize the �޻��ֱ�� alumni network to help you get there.

How �޻��ֱ�� Supports Veterans and Military-Connected Students

The Office of Veterans and Military Service Members guides each individual from admissions to graduation, and beyond.

Military affinity groups and campus events tailored to the military community make the �޻��ֱ�� student experience personal and relatable for our service members.

The �޻��ֱ�� University Career Center offers specialized career support to assist veterans in identifying transferrable skill sets that align with future career aspirations and goals.

�޻��ֱ�� delivers a high-quality education that's affordable by providing students with financial assistance, which may include a combination of grants, scholarships and loans. In addition, �޻��ֱ�� participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Currently serving military and veterans, as well as their spouses and dependents, are eligible to receive a 15% discount on CPS Professional Education (non-credit) courses and programs.

Currently serving military and veterans are eligible to receive a 15% discount on Associate & Bachelors degrees as well as Credit Bearing Certificate programs through CPS. Note:��This discount can not be combined with other offers.

The Student Hardship Fund was established to help students with financial assistance in a serious time of need. The fund is intended to be a supplemental means of support when a student is unable to meet an immediate and essential expense(s). The purpose of this fund is to support emergent situations. Veterans and military-connected students may apply for financial assistance through this fund by completing the .

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The Yellow Ribbon Program offers participating students additional funding towards the cost of tuition and fees that exceed the tuition and fee amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. To be considered, qualifying students must:

Be eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post9/11 GI Bill®
Not be serving on active duty or as a spouse of an active duty member utilizing the transferred entitlement
Be accepted into or already enrolled in a degree program at �޻��ֱ�� University
Submit a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to �޻��ֱ�� University’s School Certifying Official.

Visit �޻��ֱ��’s Yellow Ribbon Program webpage for full details.

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Meet Michael Brown

US Army Veteran
Director, Office of Veterans and Military Service Members
Prince Family Veterans Resource Center, Vasey Hall G-03
Contact by email
Phone: 610-519-4448

As the Director of the Office of Veterans and Military Service Members at �޻��ֱ��, Mike Brown oversees the efforts of growing programs, opportunities, and community across the university, including students and alumni.��

A US Army Veteran, Mike served for 4 years on active duty and deployed to Bosnia with the 1^st Armored Division. Upon his discharge, he attended Northern Michigan University, receiving a degree in Political Science and Applied Ethics.

Mike has vast knowledge and insight with the military community and takes great pleasure in supporting students throughout their educational experience at �޻��ֱ��.�� He is always available to meet and help them with academic and career advice, navigating benefit information, and connecting them with Veteran affinity groups and relevant resources.

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