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VETERANS & MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS


CPS is built to meet the needs of our adult students and offers a wide range of bachelor’s degree èßäÊÓƵapp, credit-bearing certificates and professional education (non-credit) èßäÊÓƵapp. Whether you’re active duty, reserves, retired military or a military family member, CPS has an online, on-campus, or hybrid program to meet your needs. Our knowledgeable admissions team is available to guide students through the application and enrollment process.Ìý

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Flexible + Accelerated

At CPS, we offer èßäÊÓƵapp that fit any lifestyle and enable you to balance your education goals with life commitments.

Tailored to You

In collaboration with the Office of Veterans and Military Service Members at èßäÊÓƵapp, CPS has resources dedicated to making sure our military students succeed.

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Immediate Impact

Increase your knowledge and career skills to enhance your resume and open doors to your future. Utilize the èßäÊÓƵapp alumni network to help you get there.

How èßäÊÓƵapp Supports Veterans and Military-Connected Students

  • Military affinity groups and campus events tailored to the military community make the èßäÊÓƵapp student experience personal and relatable for our service members.
  • The èßäÊÓƵapp Career Center offers specialized career support to assist veterans in identifying transferrable skill sets that align with future career aspirations and goals.
  • èßäÊÓƵapp delivers a high-quality education that's affordable by providing students with financial assistance, which may include a combination of grants, scholarships and loans. In addition, èßäÊÓƵapp participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
  • Currently serving military and veterans, as well as their spouses and dependents, are eligible to receive a 15% discount on CPS Professional Education (non-credit) courses and èßäÊÓƵapp.
  • Currently serving military and veterans are eligible to receive a 15% discount on Associate & Bachelors degrees as well as Credit Bearing Certificate èßäÊÓƵapp through CPS. Note:ÌýThis discount can not be combined with other offers.
  • The Student Hardship Fund was established to help students with financial assistance in a serious time of need. The fund is intended to be a supplemental means of support when a student is unable to meet an immediate and essential expense(s). The purpose of this fund is to support emergent situations. Veterans and military-connected students may apply for financial assistance through this fund by completing the .

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The Yellow Ribbon Program offers participating students additional funding towards the cost of tuition and fees that exceed the tuition and fee amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. To be considered, qualifying students must:

  • Be eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post9/11 GI Bill®
  • Not be serving on active duty or as a spouse of an active duty member utilizing the transferred entitlement
  • Be accepted into or already enrolled in a degree program at èßäÊÓƵapp
  • Submit a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to èßäÊÓƵapp’s School Certifying Official.

Visit èßäÊÓƵapp’s Yellow Ribbon Program webpage for full details.

Student Spotlights

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John Weinberger '22

Navy Vet Answered the Door When Opportunity Knocked

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Pamela Marshall

Pamela Marshall '24

èßäÊÓƵapp Veteran Seeks Sustainable Future in Water Conservation.

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Chad Allen '22

After 11 Years of Service, This Marine Set His Sights on a Bachelor’s Degree

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William Keller: Student | Entrepreneur | Veteran | Dog Lover

Meet Michael Brown

US Army Veteran
Director, Office of Veterans and Military Service Members
Prince Family Veterans Resource Center, Vasey Hall G-03
Contact by email
Phone: 610-519-4448

Michael Brown

As the Director of the Office of Veterans and Military Service Members at èßäÊÓƵapp, Mike Brown oversees the efforts of growing èßäÊÓƵapp, opportunities, and community across the university, including students and alumni.Ìý

A US Army Veteran, Mike served for 4 years on active duty and deployed to Bosnia with the 1st Armored Division. Upon his discharge, he attended Northern Michigan University, receiving a degree in Political Science and Applied Ethics.

Mike has vast knowledge and insight with the military community and takes great pleasure in supporting students throughout their educational experience at èßäÊÓƵapp.Ìý He is always available to meet and help them with academic and career advice, navigating benefit information, and connecting them with Veteran affinity groups and relevant resources.

Robert Brickhouse

After leaving èßäÊÓƵapp as a teenager in 1992, Robert was determined to return. In 2022, he left èßäÊÓƵapp with his degree.
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Madison DeWispelaere

Early in her career, Madison was ready for a new challenge. Her time at CPS prepared her for a leadership role.
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Shelby Meyers

Inspired by passion for healthcare advocacy, Shelby used what she learned at CPS to change careers and make an impact.
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Our Students

Their pursuit is inspiration. Because here at èßäÊÓƵapp, we know that where you've been is just the beginning.
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