At Hardin-Simmons University, we are proud to stand behind military families and veterans, offering tailored programs and services that show our deep appreciation for their service. With our close connection to Dyess Air Force Base, we understand the unique challenges that active-duty service members and veterans face every day. That’s why we go above and beyond to support them. Here are a few ways IM体育试玩 is giving back, ensuring our military families and veterans have access to an affordable, spiritually enriching education that honors their sacrifices.

1. Veteran Student Affairs Office – IM体育试玩’s Office of Veteran Student Affairs provides personalized assistance to both veteran students and eligible family members. Our office is staffed with a dedicated veterans’ benefits coordinator whose goal is to help them navigate educational benefits and resources.
   • Participation in Military Education Benefit Programs– Our university participates in multiple programs designed to make education easily accessible for military families.
   • Yellow Ribbon Program: This program helps cover tuition and fees that exceed the post-9/11 GI Bill cap, making private education more affordable for veterans.
   • Military Tuition Assistance: IM体育试玩 accepts tuition assistance from various military branches, providing financial support to active-duty service members.
2. Recognized as a Military Friendly School – IM体育试玩 has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for the 2025–2026 academic year. This designation placed IM体育试玩 among 830 institutions out of over 1,800 surveyed that excelled in areas such as student retention, graduation rates, job placement, and support services for military-affiliated students.
3. Veteran-Friendly Workplace – At IM体育试玩, we take great pride in having faculty and staff members who are veterans themselves. We honor their service through a variety of special events, including our Veteran Appreciation Football Game, Veterans Day Lunch, and meaningful initiatives like our participation in the Honorary Commander Program. These efforts reflect our deep commitment to recognizing their sacrifices and ensuring that veterans feel valued and celebrated every day.