Veterans

"I took a lot of courses during my 27 years in the Navy. Excelsior made it possible to actually finish a degree. They accepted a lot of my credits from those courses, as well as from military training." — Phillip Lee Brannon, U.S. Navy

"I appreciate the opportunity Excelsior College provided for me to consolidate my credits from many institutions, and to earn credits by exam. I plan to continue my academic career." — Mary Harrison, U.S. Army

Excelsior College has been helping military veterans achieve their education goals for more than 40 years.

Our Center for Military Education offers an efficient path to college degrees in more than 30 disciplines. We're affordable and accessible, and we offer a range of special services to help veterans get an education and adapt constructively to civilian life.

We hold a “Best for Vets” designation from Military Times Edge magazine and a military-friendly label from GI Jobs. What makes Excelsior College such a great choice for veterans?

Flexible course formats. Take courses online or via CD-ROM, and you can study wherever and whenever it's convenient for you.
Veteran-friendly transfer policies. Save time and money by getting maximum transfer credit for military training and coursework, plus college work you've completed at other accredited institutions.
Affordable tuition and fees. Maximize your VA benefits with help from Excelsior's financial aid experts. and develop a budget-friendly plan to earn your degree.
Military-specialized advisors. Plan your education with input from full-time counselors who work exclusively with military students and veterans.
"Success Strategies." Ease back into civilian life with strategic tips from this award-winning three-credit course .
Generous credit allowances. Get academic credit for technical certifications, proficiency exams, and other knowledge gained during your service. You can also earn credit via standardized tests (including DSST, CLEP, and Excelsior College Exams).
A comprehensive Veterans' Center. Use this online resource to get academic support, plan a career, and interact with fellow veterans.

Find out what veterans say about Excelsior College.

VA Educational Benefits

Excelsior's financial aid advisors have mastered the ins and outs of Veterans Administration Educational Benefits. Our advisors have years of expertise, and our staff includes VA Certifying Officials. We'll make sure you don't miss any benefits you're entitled to from programs such as:

Post-9/11 GI Bill
Montgomery GI Bill
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

VA Educational Benefits

Veterans Partnerships

Excelsior College maintains special partnerships with veteran associations and veteran-friendly employers. Students who come from partner organizations enjoy reduced tuition and other benefits.

Veterans Partnerships

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Application Details

Required Records

You can save time and avoid delays by qualifying with the Veterans Administration (VA) at the same time you apply to Excelsior College.

To qualify with the VA:

Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA by filing VA form 22-1990, listing Excelsior College as your parent school. Visit the VA GI Bill Web site for details and forms.
Fax a copy of your COE to the Excelsior College financial aid/veterans affairs office at 518-464-8777. NOTE: This is required, but if you have not yet received a requested COE from the Veterans Administration, you may still submit your unofficial DD 214 to get started.
If you have used your benefits previously at another institution, file VA form 22-1995 (change of school form), listing Excelsior as your parent school.

Veterans with Post-9/11 benefits will receive enrollment fee, annual fee, and graduation fee coverage ranging between 40% and 100% of the maximum amount payable, depending upon the length of their post 9/11 service. Check the VA GI Bill Web site for program-specific details.

With your application, you must submit appropriate transcripts and documents (find your branch in the list below). You may also submit an official DD 214, certified by a County Clerk or VA Office and submitted in a sealed envelope from the certifying officer.

Air Force and Air Guard