Our Mission Is You
Founded by a veteran, furthered by you: Herzing is here to help military students and their families achieve their goals.
Military students, Herzing makes your education possible
Whether you’re military service member, a veteran or a military family member, you need something different from your college education. At Herzing, we’ve been meeting the needs of military students for more than 60 years. We were founded by a veteran and we work to provide students like you with:
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14:1 student-faculty ratio, ensuring personal attention and support
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Fields of study that align with military career goals and military occupations
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Programs structured to meet the needs of deployed or working students
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Dedicated academic, career and financial aid advising for military students
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Application fee waivers, Military Appreciation Grants and support from a Yellow Ribbon-Ready® University
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We accept GI Bill® benefits
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 website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Explore Our Areas of Study
We work closely with industry leaders and employers to ensure our programs are relevant for our students to succeed at the next level.
Nursing
14 programsHealthcare
7 programsBehavioral Health
3 programsPublic Safety
2 programsTechnology
8 programsBusiness
11 programs
Recognized for Excellence
Herzing University is ranked among the best Online Bachelor’s, MBA and MSN programs by U.S. News & World Report for 2025. We’re also ranked among the best online bachelor’s programs for veterans and best online master’s in nursing programs for veterans.*
That means our students are engaged, our faculty is credentialed and our student services, technology and advising rank among the best in the nation.
Here to Serve Those Who Serve
Personalized admissions
At Herzing, you’ll have access to admissions advisors who can answer questions and provide recommendations specific to your needs as a military student.
Dedicated Military Support
Our military student advisors can provide personalized advice for navigating your benefits, staying on track with your studies and preparing for your career search.
Virtual Services
You’ll gain access to the resources all Herzing students benefit from – such as tech support, library services, tutoring and more – plus military-specific resources.
Credit for Your Experience
We evaluate your military training and experience for transfer credit. We also consider CLEP and DSST exams, previous college coursework and more.
Finish Faster with QuickPaths™
Our QuickPaths degree pathways allow you to stack credentials as you learn, earn dual master’s credit during a bachelor’s degree if you meet academic requirements and more.
Financial Aid Advising
We’re dedicated to making education more affordable for military students, veterans and their families. Our financial aid team will help you understand your options, including Herzing military grant opportunities.
Discover the Herzing Military Advantage
Herzing University has been supporting the goals of military students for more than 60 years. Military students are enrolled at every one of our campuses and online, where our supportive community aims to provide a positive learning experience that works with your unique needs. We know our students by name and are committed to your academic, personal and professional success. Discover why Herzing's student-first approach sets us apart from other colleges and universities.
