Seven percent of students at OSU-Cascades accessing veteran education benefits

This fall, students who are accessing veteran tuition benefits make up seven percent of the student body at Oregon State University - Cascades, an increase in 36 students over last year. 

Of the 76 students who receive veteran education benefits, 62 served in the military.  In addition:

• 47 are women
• 60 represent Central Oregon, 10 are from elsewhere in Oregon and 6 are from outside the state
• Of those residing in Central Oregon, 38 are from Bend, 10 from Redmond, 5 from Prineville, 4 from Terrebone, and one each are from LaPine, Powell Butte and Warm Springs
• The primary subjects studied by the current student veterans are natural resources (10), business administration (10), energy systems engineering, biology (6), exercise and sport science (6) and liberal studies (5)
• One student is pursuing a graduate degree in elementary education, two are pursuing graduate degrees in counseling
• The oldest is 58; the youngest is 18

OSU-Cascades is committed to supporting veterans in their pursuit of a degree at the campus.  For information call 541-322-3100 or visit http://www.osucascades.edu/studentresources/veterans-information.