Military Spouse & Family Members

Prepare For Your Future While Serving Your Country Today

To honor the crucial support military spouses and family members provide to their enlisted loved ones, Excelsior University offers you the pathways, partnerships and personalized support to help you earn your associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Finish Your Degree Sooner

Excelsior awards credit for previous college-level courses and approved certifications and training through the American Council on Education.

Your Degree On Your Schedule

Earn credit with flexible online courses in 8- and 15-week terms.

Maximize Your Benefits

Our academic advisors are ready to help navigate VA information on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill® to Spouse and Dependents and the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program.

Pay Less Tuition

Military spouses, domestic partners and dependents receive discounted tuition and are eligible for scholarships opportunities. To receive the military family tuition benefit, verification of spouse or dependent status to an active military servicemember is required.

A military family member is a spouse or dependent of a military servicemember currently serving on active duty or in the Reserve or National Guard component.

To receive the military tuition benefit, military family members need to submit documentation as outlined below. Submit your documentation by fax at 518-464-8833 or by email at application@excelsior.edu. Updated documentation will be required periodically to confirm continued eligibility.

Spouses may provide one of the following to confirm eligibility for the military rate:

  • A copy of the spouse’s DEERS Form 1172-2
  • A copy of the spouse’s marriage license and a copy of the servicemember’s most recent Leave and Earnings Statement.

Dependents must provide the following to confirm eligibility for the military rate:

  • A copy of the individual’s DEERS Form 1172-2

Talk to an admissions counselor about your goals and transfer credits.

Graduates at commencement

The University of Choice for Those Who Serve

50 Years of Service
to military and veteran students

72,000 military graduates
and counting

100% of military students
turn military experience and training into degree credit

Accredited & Not for Profit
offering more than 35 career-focused degree programs

The University of Choice for Those Who Serve

50 Years of Service
to military and veteran students

72,000 military graduates
and counting

100% of military students
turn military experience and training into degree credit

Accredited & Not for Profit
offering more than 35 career-focused degree programs

Connect With Us

Enrolled Military & Family
1.877.542.4133

Enrolled Veterans
1.888.647.2388

Prospective Military & Veterans
1.844.843.9299

Mon, Wed: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM ET
Tues, Thurs: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Find an On Base Military Education Representative

Explore Resources Available to Military Family Members

How to Get Started

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

Have all official transcripts, proficiency tests, and other documents sent directly to Excelsior from your previous college or university, a testing agency, or an education office. Have them sent to:

Excelsior University
Office of the Registrar
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-5159

For more information visit our Transcripts and Documents page.

Speak with your counselor to find out which programs will support your career goals and make the most of your transfer credits, training, and prior learning.

Complete the application.

Once we have received your application and transcripts, we will provide you with an official evaluation of your degree plan. You can then complete your enrollment agreement (login required) and work with your counselor to get registered for your first course.

After choosing a course with your counselor, complete a TA application through your branch of service and register through Excelsior by using our tuition assistance process.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

Graduates at commencement
Excelsior gave me skills in critical analysis, writing, problem solving, and communicating, which all helped me perform my job well.

Lauren Harlow
AS in Liberal Arts, 2017