The latest edition of Best Online Programs for Veterans has been published by the nation's trusted authority on higher education
TAMPA, Fla., May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report is proud to release the 2014 Best Online Programs for Veterans rankings, which are now available on USNews.com and USNewsUniversityDirectory.com. This edition includes a new category, online master's programs in computer information technology to help student veterans find the top online IT master's programs in the nation.
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In order to qualify for the 2014 Best Online Programs for Veterans rankings, programs must first be ranked in U.S. News' broader 2014 Best Online Programs. This ensures they meet a range of essential benchmarks, including regional accreditation, investment in academic and career services, and acceptable performance among their peers on standard measurements.
Additionally, they must meet certain criteria that specifically concern veterans' education benefits:
- Programs must belong to an institution that is certified for the GI Bill, and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program or charges in-state tuition to veterans who apply from out of state
- Programs have to provide a credit-granting course in the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) catalog, as DANTES courses adhere to federal quality guidelines and participating schools can allow some military service to apply toward a degree
- Programs must belong to an institution that is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, which allows credits earned at one member school to be easily transferred to another
"Given the increasing number of U.S. servicemen and servicewomen returning from deployment and looking to enter college, we feel that the Best Online Programs for Veterans rankings are more important than ever," said Matt Speer, director of sales and marketing for U.S. News University Connection. "Finding accredited online programs dedicated to helping them make the most of their education benefits can be difficult, so we're thrilled we can provide some professional guidance."
U.S. News University Directory also includes a wide variety of other features. It provides the latest news from the world of higher education, valuable information on degrees and certificates in dozens of subjects, and profiles about the nation's most in-demand careers. U.S. News University Directory is also home to U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools rankings.
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U.S. News University Directory provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 1,900 academic institutions directly from U.S. News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983. Prospective students can search the nation's best colleges and best graduate schools offering associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's and MBA degrees, doctoral and PhD degrees, and certificate programs. And because U.S. News is the leading ranking resource for anyone seeking an on-campus or online degree, students who use the directory can be confident that they are getting the best education advice and information available.
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