Florida Institute of Technology has again been honored for its support of military servicemembers, veterans and their families, as a top school in Military Advanced Education’s 2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities.
The annual ranking evaluated more than 600 private and public institutions on how effectively they serve veterans and military students across six categories: Military Culture; On-Campus Support; Financial Assistance; Online Support; Flexibility; and General Support.
Florida Tech, which has consistently been recognized as a Tier 1 Best National University by U.S. News & World Report, provides an array of benefits to military students and their families, including:
In addition, military personnel can exit and re-enter Florida Tech’s 100% online programs without penalty during temporary duty assignments.
The Melbourne, Florida-based university, which has been teaching on bases since the 1960’s and has graduated 32 military generals, is certified for the GI Bill®, participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and recently was ranked among the nation’s Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
“We take immense pride in providing exemplary services and support to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation,” said Tonya Parker, VA and Military Affairs Coordinator at Florida Tech, which also has been named as “military-friendly” by G.I. Jobs. “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized for those efforts in Military Advanced Education’s 2015 Guide.”
Over 40 associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are available 100% online to military students and veterans at Florida Tech, including Aviation Management, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology/Cybersecurity. Students can also choose from numerous MBA specializations.
Powered by Bisk Education, the online programs feature downloadable professor-led video lectures that can be accessed anytime, anywhere via desktop, laptop or mobile device.
Prospective students, education services officers and transition officers can use Military Advanced Education’s guide “to evaluate institutions on their best practices in military and veteran education,” the magazine’s editor, Kelly G. Fodel, said in a statement.
For more information about the 2015 Guide, go to www.mae-kmi.com.
Additional details about Florida Tech’s benefits for military personnel and veterans are available at www.floridatechonline.com or by calling 855-300-1469.
About Florida Tech
Florida Tech is a regionally accredited university that is world renowned for its distinguished faculty, comprehensive curriculum and unyielding innovation. Florida Tech is ranked a Tier 1 Best National University by U.S. News & World Report and is also ranked among the top 200 universities in the world by Times Higher Education. It is also rated by the Fiske Guide to Colleges and named a best buy in Barron’s Best Buys in College Education. Founded in 1958, Florida Tech has more than 60,000 alumni. Its main campus is located on 130 subtropical acres in Melbourne, Florida, on the state’s famous Space Coast.
About Bisk Education, Inc.
Founded in 1971 by Nathan M. Bisk, Bisk Education is one of the world’s leading providers of higher education online. Bisk is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Individual enrollments in universities’ online programs that are powered by Bisk’s technology and support services have surpassed 757,000 individual enrollments, representing more than 185,000 students – making Bisk one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country.
GI Bill®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.