VA and Military Benefits
Navigating financial aid options for college can be daunting—especially when you’re a military student. The good news is that Herzing University has dedicated advisors who can help you explore your options and understand what you’ll need to do to apply for any benefits you may qualify for.
This page offers an overview of the resources that may be available to you. It’s provided for your information only. Contact a Herzing admissions advisor for a personalized assessment of your situation.
Military and First Responder Appreciation Grant
Candidate Description
- Honorably discharged veterans, severely injured servicemembers, family members of Active Duty Servicemembers and Severely Injured Servicemembers, dependents of deceased servicemembers, public safety and first responder personnel
Eligibility Requirements
- Proof of Veteran (DD-214 Long Form), Active Duty, or injured status is required or
- Proof of active and current employment as public safety personnel or first responder
Amount awarded: 10% total direct costs (tuition and all fees)
HU Active Duty Military Appreciation Grant
Candidate Description
Active Duty Servicemembers in graduate or undergraduate programs and National Guard or Reserves activated or actively training and drilling in preparation for potential activation.
Eligibility Requirements
- Proof of Active-Duty status is required
Amount awarded:
- All nursing programs: 20% off all tuition and fees
- Non-nursing graduate programs: 20% off all tuition and fees
- Non-nursing undergraduate programs: Reduction of tuition to $250 per credit, 100% coverage of Enrollment Fee and Learner Resource Fee
Post-9/11 GI Bill funding encompasses Yellow Ribbon, Transfer of Entitlement and the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals serving after September 10, 2001. For information regarding Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, please visit: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education and Training
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits may be passed on to dependents and spouses. For more information, please visit : Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill to Spouse and Dependents Education and Training.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Yellow Ribbon Program benefits help veterans who qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill cover the cost of private education. Herzing University is a Yellow Ribbon Program participant. For information, please visit: The Yellow Ribbon Program.
Fry Scholarship
The John David Fry scholarship is available for children and spouses of service members who die in the line of duty after September 11, 2001. For more information regarding the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship please visit: What is the Fry Scholarship and who is eligible?
The Montgomery GI Bill encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30) and the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves (Chapter 1606). For more information, please visit:
Vocational Rehabilitation assists veterans with disabilities to prepare for suitable jobs. In order to register for Vocational Rehabilitation students will need to contact their regional office. For a listing of regional office locations and contact information please visit: Veterans Benefits Administration - Regional Benefit Office Websites.
For more information about VR&E benefits, please click here.
DEA provides education and training for spouses and dependents of certain veterans including prisoners of war, members injured in service, those with disabilities and those who have died due to a service-connected disability. For more information, please visit: Survivors and Dependents Assistance.
VEAP may be available if service members made contributions from military pay to participate in this program. For information, please visit: Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
MyCAA is a career development and employment assistance program for spouses of active-duty military servicemembers. For more information please visit: The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA).
Federal Tuition Assistance is available to active-duty service members. Each branch is listed below with links to its tuition assistance website.
You can also contact your local base’s education department for further information.
Chapter and Federal Benefits
There are numerous chapter and federal benefits available to veterans, active-duty military, guard/reservists and their families. Those included on this page are offered as an overview. Other benefits may be available; eligibility varies.
Talk to a Herzing Admissions Advisor
For more information about applying to Herzing as a military student—including military benefits and financial aid—contact us today!
