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Military students
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How we support our military students

Strayer is dedicated to helping veterans, service members and military spouses accomplish their next mission: higher education. Whether you’re just starting or ready to finish your academic journey, we’ve got your back with flexible degrees, money-saving opportunities and support every step of the way.

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100% online flexibility

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Veteran support

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Yellow ribbon program

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Scholarships and tuition assistance

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Transfer credit options

What our students say

“Despite my busy life, I could take classes, and the icing on the cake was being able to do it online at my leisure.”

Nicole Gates-Hulbert*
BBA

*Actual Strayer [alum/graduate] who agreed to appear in our promotional materials

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We’re proud to honor the commitment you’ve made with a commitment of our own – to do everything possible to make your degree achievable.

  • You’ll have access to branch-specific military assistance.
  • You could be eligible for the Strayer University Military Scholarship.
  • We’ll evaluate your military training, certifications, CLEP/DANTES® and prior college coursework to award transfer credit for your life experience.

You’ve made your mark in uniform. Now prepare to go for your academic goals with benefits that support your success.

  • Strayer participates fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
  • You’ll have access to a Veteran Service Team that understands you and is committed to your success.
  • We’ll evaluate your military training, certifications, CLEP/DANTES® and prior college coursework to award transfer credit for your life experience.

Pursuing your personal goals while supporting your spouse’s military career can be challenging. We’ll provide you with support to help you push your potential.

  • You’re eligible for the same scholarships as your service member spouse, even if they’re not a Strayer student.
  • We participate in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program, which can mean financial assistance for you.

Application process

Each military branch has its own TA application form and procedures. Your Education Services Officer (ESO) must approve your military tuition assistance before you enroll in a course. To find out how to get started, visit your local installation education center, go online to a virtual education center or click on the following links for each service branch:

You may also be eligible for federal financial aid in addition to the benefits you receive through the military. Learn more about the federal financial aid application process.

Transfer credit opportunities

You may be awarded for your life experiences. We evaluate your military training, certifications, CLEP/DANTES® and prior college to award transfer credits.