Coast Guard

“I knew a degree would open up doors for me. So I started to ask around, and heard nothing but good things about Excelsior. And now I’m telling people about how a degree is possible with Excelsior.” — Albert Scales, petty officer, U.S. Coast Guard

 

Financial Aid 

The Center for Military Education offers customized benefits and programs for Coast Guard personnel.

Our faculty and staff are accessible, knowledgeable, and fully committed to your success. Excelsior College offers degree programs in more than 30 disciplines, with military-friendly benefits that include:

  • Convenient online and CD-ROM course formats. Complete courses from any location during training, deployment, and/or the transition back to civilian life. (Only business courses are available via CD-ROM.)
  • Military-friendly transfer policies. Get maximum academic credit for Coast Guard training and education, so you can complete your degree more quickly.
  • Military Tuition Assistance. TA may cover up to 100 percent of your costs, and Excelsior waives enrollment, administration, and graduation fees for servicemembers.
  • “Success Strategies.” This award-winning course helps you turn Coast Guard experience into a rewarding career.
  • Accessible, specialized academic support. We offer military-only advisors, free tutoring, writing support, and career development services.

Coast Guard Distance Learning Partnership

Excelsior College partners with the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges for Coast Guard personnel (SOCCOAST) and the Coast Guard Institute (CGI) to offer degree and certificate programs. The partnership enables you to complete degree requirements via Excelsior’s convenient online courses.

If you’re assigned to sea duty and lack Internet access, check with an advisor to see if one of our courses offered via CD-ROM will fit your program requirements.

You can take advantage of additional opportunities at Excelsior College via our Coast Guard Distance Learning Partnership.

Coast Guard Financial Aid

Excelsior College offers special fee and pricing options for military servicemembers and their families. Military spouse scholarship programs are also available.

In addition, Coast Guard personnel (and their immediate family members) are eligible for all financial aid programs that are available to non-military Excelsior College students, including:

  • Federal financial aid.
  • Scholarships.
  • Flexible payment options.

For further information, visit our Financial Aid page or email the Financial Aid office at finaid@excelsior.edu.

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Required Records

Excelsior College has open undergraduate admission for military servicemembers, with the exception of these degree programs:

  • Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
  • Associate in Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

To apply for admission to a nursing program, visit our Application page. For non-nursing programs, you can use the undergraduate application process optionally if you'd like to obtain a preliminary review of transfer credits prior to enrolling.

You will need to submit the following documents. Select the links below for more information and instructions for requesting these documents:

Coast Guard

Servicemembers and Veterans with DLI Training

 

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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