What it means to be a CHAMP school

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Carolyn Ihde, graduate student in agricultural education and studies, volunteers at the lunch fundraiser for homeless veterans hosted by We Cypport Our Troops (And Each Other) on Sept. 10 on Central Campus.

Matthew Rezab
December 8, 2014

Iowa State has been designated a Certified Higher Academic Military Partner as part of Gov. Terry Branstad’s Home Base Iowa program. To earn the certification, Iowa schools must:

  • Provide on-campus veteran resources such as a full-time veterans’ representative, a veterans’ center and study space, along with assistance for career placement.
  • “Be mindful of” service members transitioning to civilian life by offering veteran-specific sections during student orientations and preferential registration dates for student veterans.
  • Include financial aid considerations such tuition reductions and specific scholarship opportunities.

To read more about how Iowa State accommodates veterans click here.