Military Aid Benefits

Academy College has a well-earned reputation for working with Veterans, and over 65% of our student population is composed of men and women who have chosen to put their country before themselves. VA benefits are not a “reward” for military service; rather, they are an expression of collective admiration from a grateful nation.

Prospective students with questions on any of the benefit programs discussed below or on their own eligibility for them should reach out to our VA Certifying Official at finaid@academycollege.edu.

Academy College Military Tuition Discount Program

The Academy College Military Tuition Discount Program provides military members and their immediate families a 10% Academy College tuition discount *.  An Academy College education offers high-quality, in-demand programs that focus on strong academic base and workplace readiness.  At Academy College we will do more than prepare you for a rewarding career-we’ll enable you and your family to enter your chosen field with confidence and commitment!

GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Post-9/11 GI Bill^® – also known as Chapter 33

The Post-9/11 GI Bill^® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill^®.

This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits. The Post-9/11 GI Bill^® also offers some service members the opportunity to transfer their GI Bill to dependents.

More benefit eligibility information and current payment rates can be found here:
Post 9/11 GI Bill^® information

Yellow Ribbon Program

Academy College voluntarily participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program offers additional tuition and fees payments for students eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill^® at 100% and who exceed the statutory maximum tuition and fees payments during the VA Academic Year (August 1st through July 31st). Yellow Ribbon does not cover any flight costs, as they are additional charges for Aviation degrees.

Montgomery GI Bill^® – Active Duty (MGIB-AD) – commonly known as Chapter 30

The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty.

More benefit eligibility information and current payment rates can be found here:
Montgomery GI Bill^® Active Duty information

Montgomery GI Bill^®– Selective Reserve (MGIB-SR) – also known as Chapter 1606

The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.

You may use this education assistance program for degree programs, certificate or correspondence courses, cooperative training, independent study programs, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, and vocational flight training programs. Remedial, refresher and deficiency training are available under certain circumstances.

Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components. VA makes the payments for this program.

You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits.

More benefit eligibility information and current payment rates can be found here:
Montgomery GI Bill^® Selected Reserve information

Tuition Assistance Programs (National Guard, Army Reserve)

The Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier’s professional and personal self-development goals. TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning.

By law, officers who use TA incur a service obligation. Active Duty officers incur an Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) of two years and Reserve Component officers incur a Reserve Duty Service Obligation (RDSO) of four years. The ADSO/RDSO is calculated from the date of completion of the last course for which TA was used.

Eligible service members must receive approval from an Educational Services Office (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling.

Non-Army servicemembers must obtain TA through their branch of Service. This policy has been mutually agreed upon by all Services.

Please go to https://www.armyignited.com/app/ for more information.

Visit the official U.S. goverment website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Submit copy of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to Academy College.

*Once eligibility is verified, students will be awarded the discount moving forward from the current term of enrollment.  Discounts will not be applied to completed terms or to terms where there are no outstanding tuition charges.  Discounts will not be applied for students eligible for the Post-911 GI Bill at 100%.  Discounts may be adjusted or reversed if the student withdraws from all courses after the term start date.

As a veteran, you can manage your benefits here: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/manage