Home Base Iowa also sees the value of making an Iowa a great place for Veterans and their family members who choose to pursue higher education goals.
HBI's Certified Higher Academic Military Partners (CHAMPs) work with proven education providers to make that pursuit a reality.
What Makes a CHAMPs Institution
Higher educational institutions in Iowa that meet at least three out of four criteria in each of the three sections below shall be designated a CHAMPs institution. Each institution seeking recognition must also document how the criteria in each category is met.
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Full-time Veterans’ services coordinator or Veterans’ representative and office, which may include either one FTE or one Graduate Assistant position dedicating at least 30 hours a week towards representation of student Veterans.
Veterans center/study space dedicated to Veterans student population. This space must be physically fully accessible, ideally with access for Veterans services or benefits.
Veterans’ Services Support Group (made up of Veterans’ Representative, Advisors, Faculty, Staff) to address issues Veterans face and encourage veterans clubs and meetings.
Career placement assistance.
Consistent credit honored for all of the established military training and schools (Joint Services Transcript, Community College of the Air Force credit, ACE recommended credit, CLEP, DSST).
Advanced/preferential registration dates for student Veteran population.
Offer Veterans sections for new student orientation.
College President Signature on Principles of Excellence laid out in Executive Order 13607.
Automatic in-state tuition granted to eligible Veterans, spouses and their children domiciled in Iowa.
Deferred billing options to ensure timing of VA benefit payments does not hinder academic success.
Deferred billing or options to assist student Veterans in purchasing books, tools and supplies required for vocational programs.
Specific scholarship for transitioning service members and/or their dependents.
List of CHAMPs Partners
HBI's CHAMPs Partners
Learn more about the CHAMPs partners across Iowa, their history, and their contact information.
