Guide to Applying to College as a Veteran or Active Military
An application to ³ÉÈËӰƬ for military veterans is both simple and life-changing.
Applying to college after leaving the military, or while still active, is a monumental decision that will shape the course of your life. At ³ÉÈËӰƬ, we strive to make the application process for veterans and military personnel as smooth and simple as possible. Military personnelÌýfollow the same admissions process that traditional students follow whenÌýapplying to ³ÉÈËӰƬ.
However,Ìýthere are uniqueÌýadvantages and benefitsÌýfor military and veteran applicantsÌýthat you shouldÌýconsider.
Our variousÌýdegree programsÌýcan have differentÌýapplication deadlines, so please refer to thoseÌýprogram websitesÌýfor specific information. We’ve also gathered military-specificÌýfinancial aidÌýinformation for your convenience.
College Application Fee Waiver and Other Benefits for Veterans
Regardless of the program you are applying to, any military student that plans to use Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits should follow this general application process:
- Complete an online application to ³ÉÈËӰƬ or callÌý800.ADELPHIÌýto have a paper application mailed to you; there is no application fee for any active, reserve and veteran military applicant
- If eligible, complete aÌýÌý(online application) for veterans affairs benefits
- Even if you may be covered completely by veterans affairs education benefits, complete an onlineÌý) form for federal and state financial aid
- Contact theÌýÌýto notify them of your active, reserve or veteran military status, and your plans, if any, to use Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits
- Contact aÌýpre-enrollment academic adviserÌýat ³ÉÈËӰƬ who specializes in assisting active, reserve and veteran military students; the adviser can assist you with all application and enrollment questions (see contact information below)
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