Benefits for Active Military Members, Spouses, and Veterans - Online Degree Services for United States Military

Military students worldwide have chosen Saint Joseph's College distance education for 30 years, and our programs meet the high standards that only the most-established providers of higher education can achieve. Excellent courses for distance learning in the military, even during deployment where you have limited resources.

Message from the director

We are proud to honor those who serve and protect our nation. You will find that the flexibility of our fully accredited programs and our generous prior college credit transfer policy makes it a great choice for both active duty military, spouses, and veterans.  Whatever education plan you choose, we can help you earn your degree or certificate at your convenience, and on your schedule. We offer a wide variety of interesting courses, all taught by experienced, well-qualified, and caring faculty. In addition, our academic advisors treat every student as an individual, and not just a number.
Dave Watson
Captain, USN (Ret.)
M.A., Salve Regina
B.A., Duke University

"If it weren't for the flexibility, understanding and support of the college instructors, I would not have been successful. The professional staff and I would keep communications open through e-mail, and they always answered questions and worked with me."

- Read how our military students succeed

Highlights

• Earn your degree — from any location —without taking time away from your family or from serving your country. No campus attendance is required.
• Access online courses and our technology helpdesk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Complete your coursework on your own schedule, even if you're deployed.
• Saint Joseph's College is a member and active participant in the Servicemember Opportunities College (SOC) network of SOCAD-2 and 4, SOCNAV-2 and 4 and SOCMAR-2 and 4 programs. That means your college credits transfer easily between Saint Joseph's College and other SOC schools, providing you with the fastest and most convenient path to a quality college education.
• Affordable tuition. Our undergraduate tuition is $250 per credit hour for anyone using tuition assistance and our graduate tuition is $300 per credit hour. Recognizing the sacrifices that military spouses make, we gratefully extend these discounted rates to them as well. Financial aid is available and our programs qualify for tuition assistance (TA).
• In addition to TA, you may also be eligible to use GI Bill funds for your college education at Saint Joseph's College.
• Approved by DOD for the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Financial Assistance Program which offers up to $6,000 per year in financial assistance for military spouses.

You face a number of challenges and an equal number of opportunities in pursuing your college education. We're here to help, to advise and to listen.

Post - 9/11 GI Bill:  Are you waiting for your VA Education Benefits?

The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed.  Eligible Veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments.  If you are a student who applied for one of VA's education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or through VA's web site at www.va.gov. 

Military web sites

eArmyU/GoArmyEd
Troops to Teachers
Navy Partners
MyCAA
GI Bill Educational Benefits