Military Education Benefits at Waldorf University

Military students have access to several education benefits that can significantly reduce the cost of earning a degree. Waldorf University works with active-duty service members, veterans, and military families to help students understand and apply the education benefits available to them.

Waldorf is approved to accept military Tuition Assistance (TA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits. Depending on eligibility, these programs may cover a substantial portion—or in some cases the full cost—of an online degree.

Our Warrior Support Center assists military students with understanding eligibility, coordinating with Military Education Centers, and ensuring benefits are applied correctly.

Types of Military Education Benefits

Military students may qualify for multiple types of education funding depending on service status and eligibility.

Common education benefits include:

  • Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA)

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill®

  • Montgomery GI Bill®

  • Transferred GI Bill® benefits for spouses or dependents

  • Military training transfer credit

These programs may cover tuition, course materials, or other education expenses, depending on eligibility.

In fiscal year 2024, more than 1.1 million veterans and their families used education benefits, with the VA distributing over $12 billion in funding (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).

 

Tuition Assistance (TA)

Armed Forces Tuition Assistance is available to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

Typical Tuition Assistance coverage includes:

Benefit

Coverage

Undergraduate tuition

Up to $250 per credit hour

Graduate tuition

Up to $330 per credit hour

Annual DoD funding cap

$4,500 per year

 

Waldorf’s undergraduate tuition rate aligns with the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. In many cases, this allows active-duty students to complete coursework without exceeding annual TA limits.

Students interested in using Tuition Assistance should coordinate with their branch Military Education Center and Waldorf’s Warrior Support Center.

GI Bill® Education Benefits

Veterans and eligible service members may qualify for education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

These programs may include:

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill®

  • Montgomery GI Bill®

  • Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)

  • Transferred education benefits for dependents

These benefits may provide support for tuition and other education-related expenses, depending on eligibility.

Support for Military Students

Waldorf’s Warrior Support Center helps military students navigate the education benefit process, including:

  • Understanding Tuition Assistance or GI Bill eligibility

  • Coordinating enrollment verification

  • Identifying potential transfer credit opportunities

  • Working with Military Education Centers

Explore Military Student Pathways

Military students may want to explore the pages below based on their service status:

Student Type

Learn More

Active Duty

Active Duty Military Students

Veterans

Veterans Education Benefits

Dependents

Military Dependents

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What military education benefits does Waldorf University accept?

Waldorf University accepts Tuition Assistance (TA), GI Bill® programs, and other VA education benefits depending on eligibility. Our team helps students understand how these benefits apply to their degree program.

2. Can Tuition Assistance cover the full cost of tuition?

In many cases, Tuition Assistance may cover undergraduate tuition when rates align with Department of Defense caps. Coverage varies by service branch and eligibility.

3. What is the difference between Tuition Assistance and the GI Bill?

Tuition Assistance is typically used by active-duty service members, while GI Bill benefits are most often used by veterans and eligible dependents.

4. Can military education benefits be transferred to family members?

Some GI Bill benefits may be transferred to spouses or dependents, depending on eligibility and service requirements.

5. Who can help me understand my eligibility and next steps?

Waldorf’s Warrior Support Center assists students with benefit questions, enrollment planning, and coordinating with Military Education Centers.

 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
More information is available at va.gov/education.

 

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