To be eligible to receive the "Veteran and Active Duty Supportive" designation, your university must be a recognized postsecondary institution and meet at least five of the following criteria:
- have personnel specifically trained and assigned to work with military students and veteran students;
- have a student organization that is dedicated to helping veterans, active duty military, and their families;
- give college credit for certain types of military training;
- have a military leave-of-absence policy;
- have counseling and advising services for military students and veteran students;
- have an accredited Reserve Officer Training Corps program;
- have clearly identifiable on your web site a listing of services provided to military students and veteran students; and
- specially recognize military students and veteran students during graduation or in other ways which are intended to demonstrate the institution's respect for such students' service.
This designation is valid for three years, after which institutions may renew.
Application
Complete the form below to apply for the Veteran and Active Duty Supportive designation.
Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation Application
Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Institutions
- Bryan College of Health Sciences
- Doane University
- Nebraska Indian Community College
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health
- University of Nebraska-Kearney
- University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Wayne State College
References
The following Nebraska State Statutes outline the Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Postsecondary Institution Act.
- 85-2701 - Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation Act
- 85-2702 - Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation Terms Defined
- 85-2703 - Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation, Process, and Criteria
- 85-2704 - Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation Period Valid and Renewal
- 85-2705 - Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation Rules and Regulations
- 85-2403 - Postsecondary Institutions Definition