Veterans Day 2018

You've served your country with honor. Now you deserve an educational experience that will serve you.


Concordia University Ann Arbor is committed to helping veteran learners of all backgrounds and ages thrive through a transformative, and high-quality education. And we’re working hard to make a Concordia education more affordable than ever for military students—either through university-supported scholarships or by partnering with respected organizations in the community or throughout the nation.

Related: Concordia offers support resource for low-income and first-gen students

From our convenient class scheduling and delivery formats, to small class sizes and individual advising, we seek to support our Active, Reserve and Veteran personnel in furthering their education. 

Below are just a few of the opportunities available to veterans who are looking to pursue a CUAA education: 

Tuition Assistance

Army National Guard and Army Reserve

Tuition Assistance through GoArmyEd is available for eligible Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers.

Air Force

Tuition Assistance through Academic Institution (AI) Portal may be made available for eligible members of the Air Force (Air Force TA) or eligible military spouses. Please contact Concordia’s Certifying Official prior to enrollment if you have an interest in using this resource.

Navy & Marines

Tuition Assistance through WebTA is available for eligible members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Please contact Concordia’s Certifying Official prior to enrollment if you have an interest in using this resource. There may be specific requirements for your particular branch of service – for more help getting started, contact your branch’s Education Office.

Michigan National Guard

Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance is available for eligible members of the Michigan National Guard.

Scholarships

Scholarships for Veterans and Active Duty Military

Financial Aid for Veterans and their Dependents

Learn more about these and other scholarship opportunities here.

Military Benefits at CUAA

  • Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
  • Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation 
  • Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill
  • Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance
  • Transfer of Post 9/11 to Dependents (TEB)
  • Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Veterans Education Grant (VetEd)
  • National Guard Tuition Grant & Reserve Tuition Assistance Program (NGTG)
  • Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant
  • Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)

Veteran Support Services

CUAA’s Student Veteran Services department is dedicated to supporting veterans, their spouses, and family members. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Student Finance/Scholarships
  • Academic Advising
  • Counseling
  • Tutoring
  • Disability Resources 

Concordia University Ann Arbor is eager to assist those with related questions or concerns. Contact Campus Director of Veterans Services Steve VanOostenbrugge at steven.vanoostenbrugge@cuaa.edu.

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