{"id":139846,"date":"2024-02-23T11:19:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=139846"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:21:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:21:21","slug":"ucf-receives-recognition-for-best-online-colleges-for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-receives-recognition-for-best-online-colleges-for-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Receives Recognition for Best Online Colleges for Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ has again received recognition for its excellence<\/a> in online degree offerings for student-veterans, ranking No. 11 on College Consensus\u2019 2024 Best Online Colleges for Veterans list.<\/p>\n

College Consensus rankings combine the results of the most respected college ranking systems \u2014 such as Forbes<\/em>, The Wall Street Journal<\/em>, U.S. News & World Report<\/em>, and Washington Monthly<\/em> \u2014 with the averaged ratings of thousands of real student reviews from around the web to create its rankings. Earlier the month, Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ was ranked No. 5 for Best Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs for Veterans<\/a> by U.S. News & World Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith dedicated resources, online program options, and a supportive environment, Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ stands out as an excellent choice for military veterans seeking to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree online,\u201d College Consensus stated in its rankings.<\/p>\n

Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ is a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, ensuring that eligible veterans receive financial support beyond what the GI Bill covers. The university also prioritizes a veteran-friendly campus culture, fostering a sense of community among military-affiliated students.<\/p>\n

There are about 1,400 student-veterans at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½, and\u00a0there are a range of services, including the Office of Military and Veteran Student Success, offered to support them.<\/p>\n

In recent years, Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ has continuously received recognition for its commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the student-veteran community on campus. U.S. News & World Report <\/em>ranked Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ among the nation\u2019s Best Colleges for Veteran<\/a> in its 2024 undergraduate list. In 2022, Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ received the Purple Heart Designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The university also received the Silver Award on the 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools list<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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