Hey guys and gals, I'm currently serving active duty and thinking about taking up an online degree. Are there any online colleges that offer discounts or benefits for active-duty military personnel? Any suggestions/offers you've come across would be massively appreciated!
Absolutely, many online colleges appreciate and recognize the service that active duty military personnel provide and offer some sort of tuition assistance or discount to such individuals.
For instance, Southern New Hampshire University offers a discounted tuition rate for active-duty military personnel and their spouses. The university provides a 30% reduction for students pursuing online degrees.
Similarly, Purdue University Global offers a multitude of benefits to veterans, active-duty military, and their families, including significant tuition reductions. In their case, military personnel can receive a 55% tuition reduction.
Lastly, the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has a long history of catering to military members and offers discounted tuition rates for military personnel as well as a variety of scholarships designed specifically for military and veteran students.
These are just a few examples, and many other online colleges offer similar discounts and programs. The key is to do your research and reach out to the schools that interest you to find out what specific benefits they offer for active-duty military personnel. You should also look into the Military's Tuition Assistance (TA) program which can cover a significant portion of your education costs. Be sure to check, however, that the schools you're interested in accept TA.
Best of luck with your educational pursuits!
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