Military
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
Empowering Those Who Serve
United States University (USU) is proud to serve the men and women who safeguard freedom—and the families who stand beside them. We offer flexible, career-focused degree programs and guide you toward VA and military education benefits that help keep tuition within reach.
VA Education Benefits
If you are a veteran, active-duty service member, spouse, or qualified dependent, you may be eligible for educational funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
- Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30)
- Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) — available to spouses and children of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled or who died in the line of duty.
Our Military Enrollment Advisors guide you through every step. Begin by requesting your Certificate of Eligibility at VA.gov and gathering a copy of your DD-214 if applicable.
Academic Progress Requirement
To continue using your benefits, you must meet USU’s standards for satisfactory academic progress (SAP), including GPA, completion rate, and program length. Students who fall below SAP receive an academic warning and may lose benefits until they regain good standing.
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
Active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members can use Tuition Assistance to cover up to 100 percent of tuition, subject to branch caps. USU matches authorized TA rates and waives technology and graduation fees for students using TA.
| Degree Level | TA Rate (per credit) | Military Affiliate Rate * |
| Bachelor’s (excluding RN-BSN) | $200 | $260 |
| RN-BSN | $200 | $360 |
| Master’s (non-FNP) & Post-Master’s (non-FNP) Teacher Credential Preparation Programs | $250 | $370 |
| MSN-FNP & Post-Master’s FNP | $250 | $640 |
| Doctoral programs | N/A | $640 |
*Technology and graduation fees are waived for TA users. Standard fees such as lab or practicum fees may still apply.
How to Use TA at USU
1. Visit your installation education center or service-specific online portal.
2. Complete your branch TA request, listing USU course codes and tuition.
3. Email the approved TA authorization to your Military Enrollment Advisor.
Principles of Excellence
USU follows Executive Order 13607 and the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding. You can expect:
· Transparent cost and degree information
· No aggressive or deceptive recruiting
· A dedicated point of contact for military students
USU also appears on the California Principles of Excellence Schools list.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach out today and let our Military Enrollment Advisor walk you through your next step.
- Phone: 1-855-313-0885
- Email: military@usuniversity.edu
- Live Chat: Click the “Chat with an Advisor” button on any page
USU is committed to your success—from enrollment to graduation and beyond. Let’s make your education benefit work for you.