UNG included on 2015 Military Friendly Schools list

DAHLONEGA - Victory Media, which publishes G.I. Jobs magazine and other publications for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named the University of North Georgia to its annual Military Friendly Schools list. <br /> <br /> The 2015 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.<br /> <br /> UNG has several initiatives aimed at assisting active duty service members and veterans:<br /> <br /> *The Veterans Success Center on the Dahlonega Campus and the Center for Adult Learners and Military (CALM) on the Gainesville Campus each serves as a one-stop shop as service members or their families enroll, register, or apply for GI Bill benefits and other financial aid. Both centers also serve as a hub for military student and veteran social activities and offer assistance with tutoring, academic advising and other services.<br /> <br /> *UNG awards college credit for military training, accepts transfer credits, and offers distance learning and online classes, all initiatives identified in the state's Complete College Georgia plans. At least two graduate degree programs, criminal justice and international affairs, are offered completely online.<br /> <br /> *UNG also is part of Georgia's Soldiers 2 Scholars program, which helps service members transition to civilian life by means of a college degree, and the 1,900-member Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) coalition, which provides educational opportunities to service members who had trouble completing college degrees because they moved frequently.<br /> <br /> Designated by the Georgia General Assembly as The Military College of Georgia, UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the nation. UNG's Corps of Cadets comprises more than 800 cadets, and each year some 70 to 80 graduating cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army or the Georgia National Guard.<br /> <br /> The Military Friendly Schools website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, features the entire list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences.

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