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G.I. JOBS | OCTOBER 2016 | EDU SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT 5 2 G . I . J O B S | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 | G I J O B S . C O M THE HUNDREDS OF SERVICE MEMBERS and veterans enrolled at Regis University may have been drawn there by values that parallel those they live by in the military. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Moun- tains, the Jesuit university has nearly 1,400 military students using their educa- tion benefits at the school's four campuses. "Military students find the core values they've earned within their service align very well with those prac- ticed within our Jesuit educational institution. Devoting yourself to the service of oth- ers, honor bound to a community and the self- less act of building a better world; these are just a few of the mission-oriented ideas that we touch upon to help you transition from a suc- cessful service into a thriving civilian career," says John R. Sweet, director of Regis Mili- tary & Veteran Services. Regis University is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States whose values-cen- tered education shapes intelligent decision-making and strengthens commit- ment to community service, Sweet says. The university offers more than values at its campuses along the Front Range. Regis offers campus, online and hybrid degree and certificate programs in computer and information sciences, business, counsel- ing, education, health care and social sciences. In all, it has more than 100 pro- grams to choose from. Specifically for the military, Regis University offers veterans and military members generous credit transfer policies, credit for military experience and training, an Office of Mili- tary and Veterans Services, two on-campus Veteran Resource Centers, robust online programs, and Yellow Ribbon participation for select academic programs. It offers tuition discounts to active military students for select programs and has a chapter of the Student Veterans Association. "We believe that the vet- erans in our community are educators and advocates, innovators and leaders; they are our parents, brothers, sisters, and friends," says Sweet. "At Regis Univer- sity, they're also students looking to transform their vast experiences into suc- cessful careers through the practical, career-focused programs they find within our our classrooms. We seek to classrooms. We seek to provide veterans and active duty members all of the opportunities that a college degree affords so they can fulfill their professional and personal goals as they tran- sition into the next stage sition into the next stage of their lives." Military students find familiar values at mission-oriented Regis University. BUILDING A BETTER WORLD THE SCHOOL REGIS UNIVERSITY Location: Denver (main campus); Colorado Springs; Denver Tech Center; Thornton; all in Colorado. Tuition: $11,850-$14,850 per year (depending how long it takes students to complete their program) Per semester: Varies by program ($5,925-$7,425) Per credit: $400-$840 Military tuition: $275 per semester credit hour for active duty in accelerated undergraduate post-traditional programs. Active duty graduate students receive a 10% tuition discount and MBA active duty students receive a 15% discount. Registration fee: Varies by program ($0-$150) Programs popular with military/ veteran students: Computer and information sciences, business, and counseling graduate programs typically attract military/veteran students.