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One Stop Home > University Veterans Services > Veterans news and events > 2006 veterans survey |
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University of Minnesota
2006 Current Student Veterans Survey Report
| To learn more about this survey, read the article "New Initiatives for Veterans at the U of M," in the summer 2007 issue of the Veterans Connection. |
1. What is your current military status? |
Active duty |
3.86 % |
National Guard/Reserves |
47.64 % |
ROTC |
3.00 % |
Surviving spouse/dependent |
9.44 % |
Veteran |
51.50 % |
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2. Where do you go for information about veterans services and benefits? |
University of Minnesota (U of M) Veterans Certification Office Web site |
35.34 % |
E-mails/updates sent from U of M Veterans Certification Office |
18.10 % |
U of M Veterans Resource Office (Fraser Hall) |
31.90 % |
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
help line: 1-888-GIBILL1 |
18.10 % |
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Web site |
50.86 % |
County veterans services office |
8.62 % |
Military unit/education officer |
28.02 % |
Other |
12.07 % |
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3. What was your main source of funding for school? |
Employment |
7.73 % |
Family Contribution |
3.00 % |
Loans |
18.88 % |
VA educational benefits |
49.36 % |
Other military benefits (tuition assistance, reimbursement) |
21.03 % |
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4. Were you deployed during your college career? |
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5. Rate your experience transitioning from the military to the University Of Minnesota. |
Outstanding |
15.81 % |
Very Good |
43.72 % |
Fair |
31.16 % |
Disappointing |
9.30 % |
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6. As a current student-veteran, please rate your experiences with the treatment and services you’re receiving in the following areas:
a. University academic life (advising, study skills, class availability) |
Outstanding |
13.22 % |
Very Good |
54.19 % |
Fair |
25.99 % |
Disappointing |
6.61 % |
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b. Financial aid (federal, state and University grants, scholarships, and loans) |
Outstanding |
23.42 % |
Very Good |
37.39 % |
Fair |
25.68 % |
Disappointing |
13.51 % |
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c. Personal finances |
Outstanding |
8.44 % |
Very Good |
38.67 % |
Fair |
44.44 % |
Disappointing |
8.44 % |
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d. Medical/health (access to benefits, insurance, mental health care, disability services) |
Outstanding |
15.18 % |
Very Good |
38.84 % |
Fair |
33.48 % |
Disappointing |
12.50 % |
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e. Family life/responsibilities |
Outstanding |
11.31 % |
Very Good |
52.49 % |
Fair |
30.32 % |
Disappointing |
5.88 % |
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f. Legal issues |
Outstanding |
13.49 % |
Very Good |
49.30 % |
Fair |
31.63 % |
Disappointing |
5.58 % |
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g. Employment |
Outstanding |
15.67 % |
Very Good |
42.86 % |
Fair |
32.72 % |
Disappointing |
8.76 % |
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7. Are you currently experiencing any difficulties that may cause you to stop attending the University of Minnesota? |
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8. Which of the following resources have you utilized?
OFF CAMPUS |
County Veterans Service Center |
18.75 % |
Guard or reserve unit |
60.23 % |
Legal assistance |
5.11 % |
Other veterans service provider |
14.20 % |
Private provider (doctor, bank, etc.) |
30.68 % |
VA Hospital/Vet Center |
42.61 % |
Other |
2.84 % |
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ON CAMPUS |
Academic advisor |
58.45 % |
Boynton Health Service |
36.99 % |
Comfort for Courage/Veterans Lounge (Eddy Hall) |
14.16 % |
Disability Services |
2.74 % |
Office of Student Finance/One Stop Student Services |
70.32 % |
University Counseling & Consulting Services |
6.85 % |
U of M Veterans Certification Office |
62.10 % |
University Student Legal Service |
3.20 % |
Veterans Resource Office (Fraser Hall) |
24.66 % |
Other |
1.83 % |
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9. Please rate your experience with the U of M Veterans Certification Office: |
a. Customer service |
Outstanding |
36.00 % |
Very Good |
44.44 % |
Fair |
16.00 % |
Disappointing |
3.56 % |
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b. Processing time |
Outstanding |
26.91 % |
Very Good |
44.39 % |
Fair |
20.18 % |
Disappointing |
8.52 % |
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