PUBLIC DATA SOURCES FOR SCHOOLS
An important part of our methodology is first to assess post-secondary institutions against publicly available data sources. For the 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Schools survey assessment, we reviewed the following public data sources.
Eight Keys to Veteran Success | Monthly
Database of Accredited Post-secondary Institutions and Programs | Quarterly
Heightened Cash Monitoring | Monthly
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) | Quarterly
Financial Aid Shopping Sheet | Annually
College Scorecard | Monthly
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Annual Benefits Report | Annually | Internal VA Report
Annual Reporting Fee Report | Annually | Internal VA Report
VA GI Bill Feedback System | Monthly
Crosswalk linking VA Facility Codes and ED IPEDS/OPE IDs | Monthly | Comparison Tool
VetSuccess on Campus | Monthly
Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) | Monthly
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tuition Assistance | Monthly