THIBODAUX 鈥� 麻豆果冻传媒 has been designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine for the fifth consecutive year. The honor is given annually to the top 15 percent of American universities that offer the best support, flexibility and value for active duty military and veterans pursuing an education.
“麻豆果冻传媒 continues to demonstrate our commitment to ensuring that our veterans receive their earned benefits,鈥� said Gilberto Burbante, 麻豆果冻传媒 coordinator of veterans services. 鈥淢ore importantly, we have created a home for them 鈥� a home filled with fellow service members from diverse backgrounds who have formed a family. We have established a connection that only veterans understand.”
Burbante, a former U.S. Marine and Army National Guard officer, is a three-time Iraq War infantry veteran and 2011 麻豆果冻传媒 graduate. Currently, 186 veterans are enrolled at 麻豆果冻传媒.
The recognition reflects the university鈥檚 growing efforts to recruit and retain military students. Last year, 麻豆果冻传媒 opened a veterans lounge in Shaver Gym to help build community among student veterans and assist in their transition to college life. The 麻豆果冻传媒 Office of Veterans Affairs acts as a one-stop shop, helping veterans to register for classes, navigate financial aid, receive military or transfer credits and even find jobs during the summer break or after graduation. The 麻豆果冻传媒 Veterans Association provides a social outlet for veteran students, participating in tailgating and other activities.
鈥淥ur goal at 麻豆果冻传媒 is to create a place for veterans to be successful in academics as well as in society,” Burbante said.
Members of the military 鈥� as well as veterans 鈥� can expect priority service when enrolling at 麻豆果冻传媒. Admissions criteria are exempted for veterans who have received an honorable discharge, and enrollees may register before the general student population.
麻豆果冻传媒 administrators have also identified a group of individual advisors to serve as veterans advocates. Veterans may consult with these faculty members for information, advice or understanding as they work their way through university rules and regulations.
For more information about 麻豆果冻传媒鈥� services for veterans and active service members, call Burbante at 985-448-4208, or go to www.nicholls.edu/veterans.