Veterans & Retirees
You have made a great sacrifice in protecting our nation. Now it’s your turn to secure your own future with a quality education. As the first fully online university in the U.S. to be granted accreditation, JIU is proud of our long-standing support of service personnel and their families.
Perfectly suited to meet the needs of veterans, retirees, and those transitioning out of the military, JIU’s flexible, fully online format, financial aid and payment options, and extensive career services make it simple and convenient for you to earn your degree – no matter your work situation.
Our admissions counselors have military experience and are here to assist you in navigating your many tuition assistance options. We will help with the complexity so you can minimize your out-of-pocket costs and focus on your career.
Special benefits for those who serve
As a veteran of the armed forces, you and your family members are eligible for a host of benefits that will make earning a degree from JIU easy and affordable. In fact, with transfer credits, credit for prior learning and the opportunity to be awarded credits through CLEP and DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) examinations, you may already be on your way to academic excellence. At JIU, your success is our mission. Here are some of the benefits you may enjoy by attending our university:
Experience may = credits
You may be much closer to a degree than you think. Click on the following options for earning credits toward a JIU degree program:
JIU Scholarships
In gratitude for your service to our country, JIU is proud to offer all military personnel (active, retired, honorably discharged and reserve) and their dependents a 20 percent tuition scholarship toward all new course registrations processed by December 31, 2008.
In addition, we offer a Military Undergraduate Scholarship with tuition set at $750 per three-credit course for all active, retired, honorarably discharged and reserve military personnel and their dependents.
Should one of our students be deployed while taking a JIU course or courses, he or she may either receive a full refund or register to retake the course at a later date, without incurring additional costs or fees. To redeem this scholarship, students need only present JIU with a copy of their military identification cards.
If you’d like to speak with an admissions counselor about how JIU can fit into your life and transform your career, please don’t hesitate to call 800.811.5663 (U.S. only) or internationally at +1.303.784.8247. You may also contact us via email at military@international.edu.
Military Tuition Assistance
In addition to our military scholarship benefits, tuition assistance is available to eligible U.S. service personnel who have been accepted to JIU. This is a prime option for troops who are transitioning out of the military. Depending on your circumstances, Military Tuition Assistance may reimburse you for tuition and fees, or pay JIU directly. Again, our academic counselors will work directly with you to minimize your out of pocket expenses.
For specific information on tuition assistance, please consult the website for your service branch:
ARMY: www.armyeducation.army.mil
AIR FORCE: www.airforce.com
MARINES: www.marines.com
NAVY: www.navycollege.navy.mil
COAST GUARD: www.uscg.mil
Additional Benefits
For those preparing to enter civilian life or who have already left military service, JIU also is approved for veteran’s educational benefits. To learn more about this program, visit the Department of Veterans affairs at www.vba.va.gov or www.gibill.va.gov to find out if you are eligible. You may also call the Veteran’s Educational Office at 1.888.442.4551 (U.S. only) for more information.
Troops to Teachers Program
If you want to parlay your military background into a teaching career, JIU can make your dreams a reality. We support the Troops to Teachers Program as an accredited educational provider. Our exceptional School of Education provides a variety of graduate degree programs and licensure for armed forces personnel to advance their careers as K-12 teachers. Click here for more information on this exciting program. In addition, JIU also supports the Spouses to Teachers Program, giving spouses of our military members a quality education to transition their own careers into K-12 education.
Business hours are 7:00AM-8:00PM Monday-Thursday, 7:00AM-5:00PM Friday, and 8:00AM-12:00PM on Saturday. All times are in MST.
Please feel free to request further information at this time.
At your service
JIU’s experienced and dedicated academic counselors are trusted advisors committed to minimizing your out-of-pocket costs while maximizing your career potential. To learn more about how we can help you reach your dreams, please contact our military liaison:
Ken Kelly
800.811.5663 ext. 8466
