Elmhurst College, a 2016 Military Friendly® School located just 16 miles west of downtown Chicago, is a great choice for transitioning military veterans. Why? Elmhurst College earned its rankings because it’s a place where military veterans can succeed for a number of reasons, including small class sizes, a convenient location for students who live in Chicago as well as the suburbs, and numerous opportunities for student veterans to be active across campus, said Jeremy Giacomino, military program coordinator for Elmhurst College.
“The transition from military to civilian life can certainly be difficult for some service members, but Elmhurst offers an environment where student veterans are not going to get lost in the crowd,” he said. “Faculty know their students by name, and continually work together with our staff to meet the needs of our students.”
Why is being Military Friendly® so important for transitioning veterans?
“Post-secondary institutions earning the 2016 Military Friendly® School award have exceptionally strong programs for transitioning service members and spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, chief product officer of Victory Media and a Navy Reserve veteran. “Our Military Friendly® Schools are truly aligning their military programs and services with employers to help students translate military experience, skills and training into successful careers after graduation.”
Don’t take our word for it, check out what a recent four-year military veteran had to say about why she loves attending Elmhurst College.
