Herzing University grants for military service members
HU Military and First Responder’s
Appreciation Grant
Candidate Description
- Honorably discharged veterans, severely injured servicemembers, family members of Active Duty Servicemembers and Severely Injured Servicemembers, dependents of deceased servicemembers, public safety and first responder personnel
Eligibility Requirements
- Proof of Veteran (DD-214 Long Form), Active Duty, or injured status is required, or proof of relationship to Servicemember or
- Proof of active and current employment as public safety personnel or first responder
Amount:
10% total direct costs (tuition and all fees)
HU Active Duty Military
Appreciation Grant
Candidate Description
Active Duty Servicemembers in graduate or undergraduate programs and National Guard or Reserves activated or actively training and drilling in preparation for potential activation.
Eligibility Requirements
- Proof of Military status is required.
Amount:
- All nursing programs: 20% off all tuition and fees
- All graduate programs: 20% off all tuition and fees
- Non-nursing undergraduate programs: Reduction of tuition to $250 per credit, 100% coverage of Enrollment Fee and Learner Resource Fee
You served us.
Now, we serve you.
You are not alone in your pursuit of a higher education.
Between special Herzing University grant opportunities and chapter and federal benefits, you have many opportunities to decrease the time and cost of earning your degree.
Chapter and Federal benefits
There are several types of Chapter and Federal benefits available to veterans, active-duty military, guard/reservists, and their families. Our dedicated advisors provide personalized support and can help you find additional options for funding.
Post-911 funding encompasses Yellow Ribbon, Transfer of Entitlement, Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM), and the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship.
Post-911 provides financial support for education and housing to individuals serving after September 10, 2001. For information regarding Post-911 please visit: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Post-911 benefits may be passed on to dependents and spouses. For more information regarding Transfer of Post-911 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents (TEB) please visit: Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® to Spouse and Dependents Education and Training.
Yellow ribbon may be given to veterans entitled to their maximum benefit rate for Post-911. For information regarding Yellow Ribbon benefits please visit: The Yellow Ribbon Program.
The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits. For more information please visit https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/stem-scholarship/
The John David Fry scholarship may be given to children and spouses of service members who die in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. For more information regarding the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship please visit: Fry Scholarship – Veterans Affairs
Click here to register for general Post-911, Yellow Ribbon, Transfer of Entitlement, STEM and the Marine GYSGT John David Fry Scholarship benefit.
The Montgomery GI Bill® encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty and the Selected Reserves (Chapter 1606).
The Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty can be payable within 10 years following release of active duty service. For information regarding the Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty please visit: Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD).
Click here to register for Montgomery GI Bill® benefits.
The Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit.
Click here to learn more.
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment assists Veterans with disabilities to prepare for suitable jobs. For more information regarding Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment please visit: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E).
In order to register for Vocational Rehabilitation students will need to contact their regional office. For a listing of regional office locations and contact information please visit: Veterans Benefits Administration - Regional Benefit Office Websites.
DEA provides education and training for spouses and dependents of certain veterans including prisoners of war, members injured in service, those with disabilities, and those who have died due to a service connected disability. For more information regarding DEA please visit: Survivors and Dependents Assistance.
Click here to register for DEA benefits.
VEAP may be available if service members made contributions from military pay to participate in this program. For information regarding VEAP please visit: Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
Click here to register for VEAP benefits.
MyCAA is a career development and employment assistance program for spouses of active duty military. For more information please visit: The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA).
Click here to register for MyCAA benefits.
Federal Tuition Assistance is available to active duty service members. Each branch is listed below with more information on general eligibility and procedures on how to apply. Please contact your local base’s educational department for further information.
Army
To find out more information regarding Army Tuition Assistance please visit: MyArmyBenefits Tuition Assistance.
Marine Corps
To find out more information regarding Marine Corps Tuition Assistance and how to apply please visit: Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program.
Navy
To find out more information regarding Navy Tuition Assistance please visit: Navy Tuition Assistance.
Click here to apply for Navy Tuition Assistance.
Air Force/Space Force
Click here to apply for Air Force/Space Force Tuition Assistance.
Coast Guard
To find out more information regarding Coast Guard Tuition Assistance and how to apply please visit: Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Program.
Army National Guard
To find out more information regarding Army Tuition Assistance please visit: MyArmyBenefits Tuition Assistance.
Army Reserve
To find out more information regarding Army Tuition Assistance please visit: MyArmyBenefits Tuition Assistance.
Marine Corps Reserves
To find out more information regarding Marine Corps Tuition Assistance and how to apply please visit: Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program.
Navy Reserves
To find out more information regarding Navy Tuition Assistance please visit: Navy Tuition Assistance.
Air National Guard
To find out more information regarding Air National Guard Tuition Assistance please visit: Air National Guard Tuition Assistance Program.
National Guard and Reserve
To find out more information regarding National Guard and Reserve Tuition Assistance please visit: National Guard and Reserve.
Air Force Reserves
Click here to apply for Air Force Reserves Tuition Assistance.
Additional Resources
Find out if the educational program you will to enroll in is approved for VA benefits. For a list of Herzing programs that have been approved please visit: WEAMS Institution Search.
You may qualify for more than one educational benefit. For more information regarding eligibility please call the VA General Education Benefits hotline at: 1-888-442-4551
To speak to the VA regarding personal records please call the following: 1-314-801-0800
To contact the VA regional benefit offices please visit the Veterans Benefits Administration - Regional Benefit Office Websites Locator and contact the appropriate state website.
For more information regarding state VA benefits please contact your local VA office:
| Campus | Resource | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Georgia Department of Veterans Service | (404) 656-2300 | http://veterans.georgia.gov/ |
| Birmingham | Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs | (334) 242-5077 | http://www.va.state.al.us/ |
| Alabama Commission on Higher Education | (334) 242-1998 | https://www.ache.edu/index.php/military-educational-benefits/ | |
| Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison, or Online | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | (800) 947-8387 | http://dva.state.wi.us/ |
| Wisconsin Higher Education Aids Board (HEAB) | (608) 267-2206 | https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/WIVSAG.aspx | |
| Wisconsin National Guard (WING) Tuition Grant | (608) 242-3447 | https://dma.wi.gov/resources/education/ | |
| Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (non-VA) | (800) 442-3477 | https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/job-seekers/ | |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs | (888) 546-5838 | https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/education/ |
| Nashville | Nashville Department of Veteran Affairs | (615) 741-2345 | https://www.tn.gov/veteran/veteran-benefits/tn-state-benefits.html |
| New Orleans | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | (225) 219-5000 | http://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/ |
| Orlando or Tampa | Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 319-7400 | http://www.floridavets.org |
Department of Veterans Affairs and
VA Medical Center Employees
To find out more information regarding VA employee tuition reduction benefits please visit our Educational Partners webpage and select Department of Veterans Affairs or Veteran Affairs Medical Center as your employer from the drop-down.
To explore options VA offers directly for its employees, visit: https://vacareers.va.gov/employment-benefits/education-support/.
Scholarship offerings include the following:
- Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (EISP)
- Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP)
- National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI)
- VA National Education for Employees Program (VANEEP)
- + More!
Waived Enrollment Fee
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Disclosures
1GI 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 Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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