Excelsior College Center for Military Education

In 2012, for the fifth consecutive year, Excelsior College was named America's top military-friendly college by Military Advanced Education.

Excelsior's deep commitment to servicemembers is embodied in the Center for Military Education, a unique full-service educational resource for military personnel, veterans, and family members.

The Center for Military Education supports military student success with a range of specialized benefits and programs, including:

  • Maximum transfer credit for military coursework and training.
  • Special courses and programss that build on military expertise.
  • Redeuced tuition and fee discounts for military students and familiy members.
  • Advisors and counselors dedicated exclusively to military students.
  • Career development resources.

Excelsior College has been dedicated to serving military students for more than 40 years. More than 60,000 military students have achieved their educational goals at Excelsior College, an accredited nonprofit college that stands out among distance-learning institutions for academic quality.

Choose your branch below, or find out about the Center for Military Education's programs, and our long track record of success.

Servicemembers

Air Force

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Army

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Coast Guard

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Marine Corps

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Navy

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Veterans Resources

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Excelsior College is one of Military Times Edge magazine's 2012 “Best for Vets” schools. We offer flexible degree programs that build on military education and training, plus a full range of support services and an interactive Veterans' Center where you can find resources and connect with fellow vets. Excelsior can help you:

  • Plan your education.
  • Develop your career.
  • Maxmize your veterans’ financial benefits.
  • Make a smooth transition to civilian life.

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Military Families

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The Center for Military Education offers a welcoming environment for military spouses and family members. You'll find user-friendly policies, reduced tuition and fees, special scholarship offers, and outstanding support from military-oriented advisors and staff. Let us remove obstacles and lower barriers to success, so you can:

  • Complete your college degree.
  • Launch a new career.
  • Develop new professional skills.
  • Achieve personal, professional, and financial goals.

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Military Consultants

Excelsior’s dedicated military consultants combine in-depth knowledge of our degree programs with advanced expertise in military education, training, and benefits. These uniquely qualified advisors help you maximize your transfer credits, financial aid, and other support benefits.

Find a consultant in your region.

 

Career Tools

Transitioning from the military to a civilian career? Get career development resources from the Center for Military Education:

  • Develop professional skills.
  • Explore career paths that fit your skill set and interests.
  • Compete effectively in the job market.
  • Identify military-friendly employers.

Learn more about our career development tools for servicemembers.

  

Flexible Deployment

Excelsior College understands that military students who are deployed away from their homes or permanent duty stations may experience challenges with completing their degree requirements and/or distance learning courses. Excelsior encourages servicemembers to continue with their education, and we aer be flexible and responsive to their needs.

Find out how Excelsior's deployment policies offer support for deployed personnel.

 

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE IS:

  • A proud recipient of the Council of College and Military Educators Institutional Award, a selective honor for organizations that significantly advance the cause of military education.
  • An affiliate of the Service members Opportunity College Consortium (SOC).
  • One of the nation’s top 20 colleges for veterans and service members, according to Military Advanced Education magazine.
  • Designated a “military friendly” college by GI Jobs.
  • Designated a “Best for Vets” institution by Military Times Edge.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Center for Military Education.

For More Information

Chat, call, or email us with your questions about our programs:

 

Not enrolled:

888-647-2388 ext. 27

518-464-8500 ext. 27

 

Enrolled students:

888-647-2388 ext. 1351

518-464-8500 ext. 1351

Email:

military@excelsior.edu

veterans@excelsior.edu