1. NAU MILITARY SERVICES Understanding the Impact of Military Service

2. FINANCIAL SUPPORT Authorized to receive tuition assistance by the DoD Voluntary Education Partnership MOU Support the use of all GI Bill benefits Member of VA Chapter 33 Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Program Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Tuition reduction rate for active Military, including National Guard and Reserves, Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents. 2015/16 NAU Academic Excellence Award 2015/16 NAU Research Paper Scholarship Reduced Tuition Scholarship Opportunities Military Benefits

3. MILITARY READINESS “NAU is very generous about being able to transfer the credits we’ve accumulated in our military training over to a degree.” - Master Sergeant McCormick Regionally Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Over 60 degree relevant degree programs Selected for Military Advanced Education's Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities list Named a Military Friendly school by GI Jobs Multiple and flexible start dates On-campus and online programs at 37 locations

4. NAU arranges the quickest path to a degree and full credit for your military education by taking advantage of American Council on Education (ACE) credit assessment services. Member of the Servicemembers Opportunity College Active with DANTES and CLEP USAF Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative program partner Earn up to 50% of required credit Accelerated Graduated program Partnerships with numerous community colleges TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

5. Several classes are built into the curriculum to help guide students in finding a job and managing a career. Career services directors are available to help prepare you for your next career NON-CREDIT/FREE JOB TRAINING NAU has partnered with Bridge360 to provide free courses for returning veterans through the Veterans4Qualtiy Program. We offer workforce training classes that provide specialized skills that can assist Veterans transitioning from the military. CAREER SERVICE

6. “As an online faculty member and veteran…I am fortunate to work for a university that cares about its students and is able to provide its students with options that make it affordable for them to reach their personal and profession goals”. - Lisa Bagley, NAU Adjunct Faculty Hiring strategies: NAU hires veterans which are key support s for our Military students. Provide one-on-one coaching from staff who understand military benefits Professional development Military Certification program DEDICATED STAFF

7. Understand and advocate for the needs of the Military and Veteran community Personalize and build relationships Hire Veterans Become active in Military friendly organizations and community CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATIONS

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