FAYETTE, IOWA (06/23/2021) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) has once again been named a "Best for Vets" college by Military Times. UIU is ranked forty-eighth nationally and eighth in the Midwest region among non-profit four-year colleges and universities. UIU's Military and Veterans Service Center provides a relaxing space for veterans and military-affiliated students to study and connect with other students.
"This repeated recognition is a testament to the wide variety of programming and services offered to our nation's military personnel by Upper Iowa University," Brandy Branstetter, UIU director of military affairs/Midwest region, said. "The UIU faculty and staff greatly appreciate the commitment it takes for our service-men and -women to serve our country. In turn, we are deeply honored to provide the entire military family the chance to fulfill their military commitment without leaving any career objectives behind. We welcome the opportunity to help them discover and achieve an Education Built for Life."
UIU offers a wide variety of educational opportunities tailored to fit the dynamic lifestyle of today's military personnel and their families. In addition to no application fee and other cost-saving programs, UIU offers the Patriot Grant for all veterans and their families and active DOD card holders. UIU has also extended its commitment to its active-duty service-members with the creation of the Military Family Grant. This grant extends the University's $250-per-credit-hour tuition-rate for undergraduate courses to the spouses and dependents of active-duty, National Guard, and reserve service-members for all undergraduate classes.
According to the Military Times, the 2021 Best for Vets: Colleges 2021 rankings are the largest and most comprehensive rankings of schools for military service members and veterans, helping them to make important decisions about their education.
For additional information about the many educational opportunities for military and veterans at UIU, visit www.uiu.edu/military or call 800.553.4150.
About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, non-profit university providing undergraduate- and graduate-degree programs to about 4,500 students — nationally and internationally — at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus, and over 20 US locations. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple-delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual-enrollment programs for high-school students as well as continuing education and professional-development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.
