Military & VA Friendly

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We Specialize in Supporting Servicemembers and Veterans

Whether you seek to advance your military career or post-military profession, education is key. The UNH College of Professional Studies is honored to support you. All of our degree programs are approved for Tuition Assistance and GI Bill® benefits and can be completed 100% online.


6 Reasons to Attend the UNH College of Professional Studies

 

We are Military Friendly®, and for us, this is much more than a catchphrase.

  • Credit for Your Training
    We award the maximum credit for your military training based on American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations and guarantee at least 64 credits to transfer from CCAF. We also offer other options that let you demonstrate college-level learning, such as workplace training and equivalency tests (DANTES, CLEP).

  • Accredited and Available 100% Online
    We are a public, nonprofit college that’s regionally accredited. U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the nation’s best online bachelor’s degrees and best online bachelor's degrees for veterans., Every undergraduate and master’s degree is available online.

  • Military Tuition Discount
    We cap our undergraduate tuition rate at $250/credit, matching the DoD Tuition Assistance (TA) Program. For other military-affiliated students and spouses, we offer a 15% discount on the cost per credit.

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  • Minimal Out-of-Pocket Expense
    Maximize your military education benefits with our affordable tuition and fees. Through our Military Discount and participation in the Post 9/11 Yellow Ribbon program, we’re committed to supporting those who served regardless of residency status.
     
  • Open Admission—Start Anytime!
    We have five opportunities each year for you to start your coursework. Undergraduate students register for six credits within a 16-week semester to be considered half-time. Twelve credits within a 16-week semester will be considered full-time.

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

The UNH College of Professional Studies partners with the CCAF to help airmen meet their college education goals.

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General Education Mobile Program (GEM)

We are an official GEM institution. If you’re an enlisted Airman pursuing an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) through CCAF, you can fulfill their general education requirements with online courses at the UNH College of Professional Studies.

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Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC)

The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward one of our bachelor’s degrees.

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Military Alumni

Military Student Amanda Baily

"When deployed, there were times when I was afraid I’d fall behind in my online classes. My professors were very understanding and I knew they wanted me to succeed."

- AMANDA BAILEY '12

Military Student Derek

"I can apply what I learned to my everyday work. Whether it’s interacting with brand new recruits, my peers, or higher-ranking NCOs and officers—I’ve absolutely used those tools."

- DEREK REISS '20

Using Your Military Benefits

Visit Military Benefits to learn how to finance your education using Military and VA Benefits, including:

  • Requesting Your Transcripts via the Joint Service Transcript (JST) system or the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
  • Federal Tuition Assistance
  • GI Bill® Benefits
  • National Guard Tuition Waiver

The UNH College of Professional Studies is approved by the NHSAA Office to administrate VA Educational Benefits for eligible students. The VA makes eligibility determinations and students that believe they may be eligible for benefits under the GI Bill® should seek a determination from the VA. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), if you are a beneficiary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® or Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) benefits and provide a valid certificate of eligibility (COE), you may attend your course(s) without penalty while the VA processes payment to UNH College of Professional StudiesFor full policy details, please view our catalog.


We're Here for You!

Phone: (603) 513-1364
Email: veterans.cps@unh.edu

Once you apply, our our Military and Veterans Benefits Coordinator/School Certifying Official will ensure that you are enrolled and certified for courses that meet degree requirements, and help you receive timely payment of your benefits.

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.