Educational Support for Military Students
Dedication, discipline, motivation, and the talent that lies within all of us. These are the same tools needed to become a successful student. Part of our responsibility is to offer you credentialed, professional instructors and real-world curriculum to help prepare you for your chosen career. We also ensure that you have the proper administrative support to help you focus on learning and successfully earning your degree.
The Kaplan University Military Student Support Center is here to help you keep that focus. From enrollment and financial aid to academic advising, our counselors are trained to:
- Review available military education benefits
- Help you make the most of prior coursework and training*
- Work with you through unforeseen circumstances, such as deployment or a change of station
Reduced Tuition
At Kaplan University, we believe you have earned a quality education through your service and should not have to pay excessive out-of-pocket expenses to pursue your educational goals. We are doing our part by offering special undergraduate and graduate tuition rates for those who have served. This enables most servicemembers and veterans to pay for their college education using only the benefits provided by the U.S. military.† Kaplan University also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program offered through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Active-Duty Servicemembers
Undergraduate programs—tuition is reduced 55 percent to $165 per quarter credit hour
Graduate programs—the following tuition reductions per quarter credit hour apply:
- MBA, Master of Science in Accounting, and Master of Science in Management programs—$84.00
- Graduate education, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and Master of Public Health programs—$87.50
- Master of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Psychology programs—$70.50
- Master of Science in Information Technology program—$91.75
- Master of Health Care Administration—$63.00
Veterans
Undergraduate programs—tuition is reduced 38 percent to $230 per quarter credit hour
Graduate programs—the following tuition reductions per quarter credit hour apply:
- MBA, Master of Science in Accounting, and Master of Science in Management programs—$71.00
- Graduate education, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and Master of Public Health programs—$62.50
- Master of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Psychology programs—$45.50
- Master of Science in Information Technology program—$69.00
- Master of Health Care Administration—$50.00
In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill’s Yellow Ribbon Program for all our graduate programs. For eligible veterans, the VA will contribute funds that match Kaplan University’s Yellow Ribbon Program discount. Collectively, this could cover between 94 and 100 percent of your educational costs, depending on which graduate program you pursue.
Military Spouses
Military spouses receive a 10 percent reduction in tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs. Kaplan University also participates in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program, which provides financial assistance to eligible military spouses.
What Others are Saying About Kaplan University
- Kaplan University was awarded the Excellence in Online Programming designation by Military Advanced Education
magazine in 2009‡
- Kaplan University was included in G.I. Jobs’ “2010 Guide to Military Friendly Schools”§
- Military Times Edge magazine named Kaplan University on its list of the 50 most popular colleges#
- Kaplan University proudly supports and participates in the following military education programs, portals, and consortiums:
- The Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium
- The GoArmyEd portal
- The Air Force’s Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program
- The Military Community Academic Explorer portal
- The Air Force’s Academic Institution Portal
- The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program
- The Post-9/11 GI Bill’s Yellow Ribbon Program
*Please refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy.
†Some programs have additional associated fees that are not included in the price of tuition. Check with an Advisor.
‡MAE magazine, Third Annual Guide to Military Friendly Colleges and Universities, December 2009, volume 4, issue 6.
§G.I. Jobs magazine, 2010 Guide to Military Friendly Schools, on the Internet at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/.
#Military Times EDGE magazine, August 2009.