FIU named a Military Times “2024 Best for Vets” university ahead of Veterans Day | FIU News

This week, Military Times announced FIU is ranked among its “2024 Best for Vets” colleges and universities – bringing the university to a total of five distinctions this year for its commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities to veterans and military-connected learners.

FIU has placed highly in multiple nationally acclaimed publications, including:

• Top 10 “Best of the Best” for 2024 by U.S. Veterans Magazine
• Top 10 School by Military Friendly
• No. 45 public college for veterans by U.S. News and World Report

Additionally, FIU was among the first universities to be designated a Purple Star Campus by the Florida State University System Board of Governors following a rigorous review of academic programming and wrap-around support available to assist student veterans as they transition from the military to university life.

“Service to others is the heartbeat of our FIU community,” said Phillip Lloyd Hamilton, assistant vice president for Student Belonging & Support at FIU. “No group embodies this more than our military Panthers. We are proud to be a destination campus for veteran and military-connected students as they pursue their next careers. Miami is the Gateway to the Americas, providing an unparalleled environment to learn and prepare for the future.”

By registering with FIU Veteran and Military Affairs, students have access to personalized success coaching, priority course registration and a variety of professional development and social opportunities throughout the year. Additionally, the university hosts a U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Vet Success on Campus counselor, who helps students understand and access their military education benefits and also provides career development support.

The Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success connects students to staff and support services across the university, including Admissions, Enrollment, Career and Talent Development, Student Health and Wellness, the Disability Resource Center, and many more. This center, which is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education focuses on increasing persistence, retention, and graduation rates; tracking employment rates following graduation; and coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of student veterans. 

Additionally, there are more than 20 scholarships available to assist our veteran and military-connected Panthers financially.