2. Saint Francis University
Location: Loretto, PA
Contact: Military Affairs
Phone: 814-472-3372
Fax: 814-472-3999
Email: militaryaffairs@francis.edu
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Saint Francis University provides military service members with many different resources tailored specifically for men and women in uniform. Fr. Gabriel Zeis, T.O.R., Saint Francis University President stated, “One of our university’s Franciscan Goals of Higher Education is a humble and generous attitude toward learning, and we think it fits to offer military affiliated students greater access to a Saint Francis education.” As Matt Drumm, the Military Affairs Coordinator at Saint Francis University stated, “Saint Francis’ Military Affairs Office has undertaken a major transformation to become a leader in higher education for military personnel.” Saint Francis University as done just that, transformed into a leading military friendly school.
Saint Francis University Military Pride Points:
- Starting in Fall 2009, St. Francis University will offer ROTC on campus.
- Saint Francis will award students a minor in Military Science.
- Saint Francis will be contributing the maximum allotted amount toward the Yellow Ribbon Program. Therefore, veterans that qualify for 100% of the Post 9/11 GI Bill will be able to attend Saint Francis free of charge.
- A Bachelor of Health Science is offered online for Navy Independent Duty Corpsmen.
- The Military Affairs Department provides assistance filling out applications and financial aid to making sure that veteran-students are aware of the physical and mental health services available on campus. This department is dedicated to seeing to the needs of veteran-students.
