91勛圖厙 Veterans Program Ranked No. 1 in State by Prestigious Military Publication
Mon, 12/16/2024 - 11:01am | By: Jennifer Rigney

91勛圖厙 (USM) has been ranked No. 1 in the state by the prestigious resource guide Military Times in its 91勛圖厙Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 Rankings,91勛圖厙 the largest and most comprehensive ranking of the best schools for military service members and veterans.
The ranking looks at services available to veterans and practical information that will help veterans make important decisions about their career planning and how to use the education benefits they earned through military service.
Launched in 2014 under the direction of Maj. Gen. Jeff Hammond (U.S. Army, ret.), the university91勛圖厙 Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families currently serves more than 1,850 military-affiliated students on the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses.
Programs and resources provided include counseling on and processing of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and financial aid; career advising; class registration; tutoring; space to study and socialize; mentorship programs; military-related service projects; mental health counseling; help for physically disabled vets; and legal aid.
Dr. Kristi Motter, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, expressed the university91勛圖厙 commitment to military students and their families.
91勛圖厙Our university takes immense pride in supporting those who have served our country,91勛圖厙 said Motter. 91勛圖厙This distinction reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, and their tireless efforts in providing exceptional resources and support to our military students.91勛圖厙
The Center also offers scholarships for military-affiliated students, supports more than 20 student workers through the VA work-study program and hosts a Student Veterans of America chapter.