Keiser University (KU) helps the military student complete their educational endeavors by: 

  • KU supports military mission requirements with our Leave of Absence (LOA), Deployment, Excused Absences for Military Service, and Dress Code policies
  • KU has a military website for active duty personnel, Veterans & dependants
  • The Florida Bureau of State Approving Agency has approved KU for Veterans training
  • KU has a School Certifying Official (SCO) at each campus
  • KU is an active participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program
  • KU is a member of the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME)
  • KU is a member of the National Association of Veteran’s Program Administrators (NAVPA) and serves as active Board of Director members
  • KU is a member of the Florida Advisory Council for Military Education (FL-ACME) serving as Past President
  • KU serves as an active and founding Board Member of the Florida Association of Veteran Education Specialists (FAVES) working with the VA to train SCO’s
  • KU received recognition as one of the top 15% of Military Friendly Schools in the nation by GI Jobs for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016.
  • KU has been ranked as the 53rd top school in the nation by the Military Times Best for Vets Colleges in 2014
  • KU was named by Military Advanced Education Magazine as a Top Military Friendly College or University for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016.
  • KU was ranked as Best Colleges for Veterans by US News in 2014, 2015, & 2016
  • KU was Recognized as a 2014-2015 Award Winner by Kognito for its Outstanding Performance in Executing Mental Health Awareness with the Vets on Campus program
  • KU is home to several Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapters

Keiser University seeks to maximize the ability of Military students to be successful and graduate by providing the following: 

  • Signed MOU with Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Participant in the Principles of Excellence program (EO 13607)
  • KU is a member of the DOE 8 Keys to Veterans’ Success
  • KU is a partner for the Concurrent Admissions Program for Army Enlistees (CONAP)
  • KU accepts ACE recommendations based on military transcripts for appropriate degree completion and training from Air University’s Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
  • KU accepts both CLEP and DANTES/DSST tests as transfer credit
  • KU offers flexible scheduling and provides in-class, on-line and hybrid capabilities in delivering course work.
  • KU offers military scholarships to qualified active duty personnel, Veterans, and military dependants
  • KU is regionally accredited with the Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and programmatic accreditations

Keiser University focuses on the Success of the military student:

  • Keiser University currently serves more than 3,150 military students
  • Placement statistics show 650 military students graduating from December 2012 to December 2013 with 93% overall placement with 86% working in/related field of study