Military Support for Education

GI Bill Benefits

Managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the GI Bill helps you pay for college (undergraduate and graduate school), and certain training programs — covering tuition, housing and book expenses. Those eligible for these benefits include veterans, qualified survivors or dependents, and those who have served active duty for at least 90 days after September 10, 2001. More About the GI Bill

Yellow Ribbon Program

A program designed to help students avoid paying out-of-pocket for tuition and fees that exceed the amounts covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Participating schools voluntarily agree to waive a portion of their charges, which the Veterans Affairs (VA) matches. Yellow Ribbon Program

Military Scholarships

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is a training and development program sponsored by the Army, Navy (Marine Corps through the Navy) and Air Force (Space Force through Air Force) that offers scholarships to cover tuition and fees. It also provides stipends to students who commit to serving in a specific Service branch after graduation. ROTC Program

Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)

One of the most comprehensive scholarships available in the health care field, HPSP offers full financial support for students who commit to serve in the military for a set period of time after graduation. The HPSP offers two-, three- and four-year military scholarships that can help cover civilian medical school tuition, pay for fees and provide a monthly living stipend. Learn More About HPSP

Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPCI)

Call it the Coast Guard equivalent of ROTC, the CSPCI scholarship is designed for college students who demonstrate academic and leadership excellence with a desire to serve in the Coast Guard. Learn More About CSPI

Grants

Grants equal free money! In addition to scholarships, the Military also offers grants for higher education that can be used to cover tuition, books and more — helping you reach your academic goals without the burden of debt. Student Financial Aid

Tuition Assistance

Keep learning while serving? If that’s your plan, the Tuition Assistance program can cover up to 100% of the cost for off-duty education and support personal and professional development goals as well. Learn More

School Liaisons

School liaisons are like your educational BFFs on base. They’ve got all the inside information on college prep, scholarships and career guidance for both service members and their families. Higher Education for Children

CLEP Military Benefits

With the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) you can take free exams and earn credits, speeding up your path to a degree. Whether you’ve mastered a subject through your service or self-study, CLEP helps you fast-track your education. Fast-Tracking Your Education With CLEPS

What Is DANTES?

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) helps service members earn college credits, plan careers and access educational resources. Whether it’s translating military experience into academic credits or exploring career paths, DANTES is like a helpful career coach. Career Planning With DANTES

Credentialing and Certification

This is the opportunity to turn your military skills into civilian credentials. Whether you’re trained in logistics, health care or IT, credentialing programs help you gain certifications that open doors post-service. DoD COOL Programs