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Veterans & Military

Our commitment to military service members, veterans and dependents is Midwest strong. We’re dedicated to assisting you in meaningful ways:

  • Work with you and the Registrar to process applications for Federal and State VA benefits
  • Introduce you to veteran resources on campus
  • Connect you to other student veterans
  • Support faculty and staff in their approach to your learning needs

Financial aid for veterans & military

Veterans and active duty military members have additional options for financial aid.

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Adult Undergraduate

With online, hybrid or face-to-face courses, 8-week classes and multiple start times per year  – you can actively serve while finishing your degree. We help you work at your pace.

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Graduate

Ideal for working adults, the three masters programs are built around skills that are in demand. The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Music in Choral Conducting are taught by industry professionals.

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Personal Attention

One-on-one, in-person advising, disability services, tutoring, time and stress management and supplemental instruction in a variety of subjects are provided to veterans. Your goals are our goals!

How to Apply

You can access all of the steps in the admissions process right here.

1. SUBMIT THE APPLICATION: There is no application fee.

2. SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPTS

3. SEND YOUR ACT OR SAT SCORES (Undergraduate only)

It is a good idea to also complete the FAFSA for federal and state aid.

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If you get stuck, just give us a call. We are happy to help!

Request official high school reflecting academic work completed through your junior year or college transcripts be sent to:

Simpson College
Office of Admissions
701 North C Street
Indianola, Iowa 50125

UNDERGRADUATE: Simpson admits students with a proven record of academic achievement who have taken advantage of the academic opportunities available. Your coursework is considered as the most important component of the admission process.  The following secondary coursework is strongly recommended:

  • English — 4 years
  • Math — 3-4 years (at least two years of Algebra and one geometry)
  • Lab Science — 3-4 years
  • Social Science — 3 years
  • Foreign Language — Strongly recommended

UNDERGRADUATE & ADULT UNDERGRADUATE ONLY

Send official results of your ACT and/or SAT to:

Simpson College
Office of Admissions
701 North C Street
Indianola, Iowa 50125

ACT code is 1354
SAT code is 6650  (SAT subject tests and writing portions are not required.)

Simpson accepts scores from either the ACT or SAT.

Get Life Credits

GET YOUR DEGREE FASTER AND SAVE MONEY WITH LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDITS. Simpson awards credit for college-level learning acquired through previous life experiences, often outside of the classroom – including military credits.

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Transfer your credits easily

Are you transferring in with your Associate of Arts degree from an accredited community college?

Great! You’ll meet all of Simpson’s general education requirements. This gives you the flexibility to jump right into your major exactly as you had hoped.

 

Transfer Credit Guides

More information

For information about our full-time program (day classes in Indianola, Iowa) please contact the Office of Admissions at 515-961-1695.

For information about our part-time accelerated program  or our graduate programs, please contact cgadmissions@simpson.edu.

The following people are happy to assist with any questions you may have:

Emma Hansen, VA Certifying Officer – 515-961-1648 or emma.hansen@simpson.edu
Karla Gilson, Associate Director of Financial Aid – 515-961-1664 or karla.gilson@simpson.edu

All Military Transcript Requests are now run through the Joint Services Transcript request (JST). Please click the links below for websites offering transcript copies and information:
SMART Transcript
CCAF Transcripts

Please have all official transcripts sent to:
Office of Admissions
Simpson College
701 North C Street
Indianola, Iowa 50125

Please direct all transcript questions to: 515-961-1614

Click here for Simpson’s Military Deployment Policy.

Please visit the GI Bill® website to apply for Military Education Benefits and keep in mind that the sooner you apply, the faster your claim will be processed so that you can receive your education benefits.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

No, multiple Chapter Benefits at a time is not allowed.

Please visit this link to learn more about which military benefits are frequently used at Simpson College.

For those students receiving Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) and are withdrawing from a term, that is either fully or partially funded through FTA, prior to the 60% point of the term, will be refunded based on the percentage of the term that has not been completed. Simpson College will return those unearned funds to the supporting military branch. After the 60% point in the term, no refund will be granted. Students will be responsible for any balance that may result on their student account. If the withdrawal is due to military deployment, please see our procedures for military deployment.

Simpson College TA Return Policy