The Michigan Veterans Affair Agency (MVAA) has recognized Cleary University as a Gold Level Veteran-Friendly School (VFS) for the 2023-2024 academic year. The VFS program was established in 2015 to acknowledge schools committed to supporting the needs of veterans and military-connected students.
The MVAA awards these institutions gold, silver or bronze level status based on their veteran-focused services and programs.
“We are incredibly grateful to these veteran-friendly schools who are committed to supporting their student-veteran population,” said Adam Hollier, MVAA director. “Making the transition from boots and a helmet to a cap and gown can be a daunting process, but the guidance and resources from their academic institution is a game changer for our veterans. Their talent and experiences matter, and the best way to thank our student veterans for their service is to support them in their journey and offer them a job after they graduate.”
Schools that earn Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly status from the MVAA must meet at least six of the following criteria:
• Have an established process for identifying current student veterans
• Post a veteran-specific website
• Establish an active student veteran organization or club
• Provide veteran-specific career services, resources, advising or outcome monitoring
• Have an on-campus veterans’ coordinator or a designated staff contact
• Establish a system to evaluate and award academic credit that is based on prior military training and experience
• Monitor and evaluate student veteran academic retention, progress and graduation rates
Cleary University met all seven of the MVAA requirements.
“Cleary University’s focus is to provide extensive resources and an affordable, quality education for our veterans and members of the military in appreciation for their service to our country,” said Jeremy Walker, senior vice president of Enrollment Management at Cleary University and USMC veteran. “Our goal is to help these individuals achieve their academic and professional goals quickly, easily, flexibly and conveniently.”
Cleary offers robust services and resources for veterans and members of the military, including:
• A 50 percent tuition match (up to $1,000 a semester) for active military and honorably discharged veterans through its Yellow Ribbon Enhancement program
• A 50 percent military grant for active military or honorably discharged veterans (after non-loan aid has been applied)
• A military-guaranteed tuition rate for those called into active duty while studying at Cleary
• College credits up to 15 semester hours (60 credits) for each year of active military service
• A Veterans Resource Center that provides support for current and future veteran students to improve their academic advancement and career path
• Tuition assistance and financial aid
• Counseling services and career advising specifically for veterans
Cleary University also received Gold Level Veteran-Friendly status from the MVAA last year and for the 2019-2020 academic year.
In addition, Cleary has received these military accolades:
• 2016 Military Friendly Employer
• 2017 Military Friendly School designation
• 2018 Top Colleges and Universities for Military Advanced Education & Transition
• 2021-2022 Military Friendly School designation
• “Best for Vets College in 2022,” by Military Times
To learn more about the services Cleary University offers veterans and members of the military, call the school at (800) 686.1883 ext 1154, or send an email to veterans@cleary.edu.
