Veteran and Military Benefits Programs
Veterans Educational Benefits: Strayer University makes every effort to assist eligible service members, veterans, and their dependents in their academic pursuits. Veterans Educational (VA) Benefits are available for eligible programs at Strayer. Application information may be obtained in the admissions office or from the Veterans Affairs website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Students are not eligible to collect full Veterans Educational Benefits for course(s) for which they are receiving military tuition assistance. Active-duty military students using military tuition assistance may apply to use the Top Up program directly through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Students must remain in good academic standing in order to receive Veterans Educational Benefits. Various VA benefits are tied to a student’s academic load. For undergraduate students, the full-time rate of pursuit is three courses or 13.5 quarter hours. For graduate students, the full-time rate of pursuit is 9.0 quarter hours at the graduate level. Online ENG 090 courses are not paid for by the VA. Independent study courses scheduled as online are considered distance learning and do not count toward a student’s eligibility for full, on-ground housing allowance. Independent study courses scheduled as a campus residence course are classified as distance learning courses by the Department of Veterans Affairs until attendance has been verified for at least one on-campus meeting. Once attendance is verified, this course may count toward a student’s eligibility toward full, on-ground housing allowance. Please see the Attendance – Veterans Educational Benefits Eligibility topic in the Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for details.
Chapter 33 Certification: Students wishing to use their Chapter 33 benefits will be certified twice each term. Students will initially be certified for credit hours. After the term begins, the university will certify for appropriate tuition and fees once attendance has been posted in all courses offered by Strayer University.
Yellow Ribbon Program: Strayer University participates in the VA Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students will be certified under the Yellow Ribbon program once their annual allowance of VA benefits has been reached. The Department of Veterans Affairs publishes annual benefit amounts on its website.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31): Veteran Readiness and Employment is a program designed to assist service-disabled veterans to obtain suitable employment and promote maximum independence in daily living. Professional counselors from the Department of Veterans Affairs assist in preparing an individual plan that includes services and financial assistance necessary to complete a designated program. Students seeking additional information pertaining to this type of benefit should contact the Veteran Readiness and Employment program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Department of Defense Educational Assistance Programs: The Department of Defense has established special programs to assist active duty military personnel with their educational expenses. These programs are administered by the various branches of the armed services. Eligibility requirements and the availability of funds vary. Contact a post-education office for additional information.
Military Scholarships: Strayer University also offers military scholarships for those currently serving in the military and to military spouses. Contact your campus Student Financial Services Department for more information. Those using Post 9/11, Chapter 33 VA benefits are not eligible for the military scholarship offered by Strayer.