Military and Veteran Student Application Checklist
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Military and Veteran Student Application Checklist
Applying to college as a military-affiliated student involves a few unique steps, and we’re here to help guide you through them. To help you get started, we’ve created a comprehensive checklist designed to walk you through the process with confidence. From gathering your transcripts to understanding how to use your military education benefits, this checklist will help you stay organized and on track toward reaching your educational goals.
1. Connect With Your Advisor
A military-focused advisor will reach out soon to guide you through the process. Have questions now? Call us at 1-855-472-4255. With this checklist and your advisor’s support, you’ll be ready to apply in no time.
2. Application Process
Complete our free application.
If you have completed any college-level tests (including the CLEP or DSST exams), courses, or professional trainings you want to be considered for college credit, make sure to indicate that on the appropriate section of your application. This section does not include your military experience – we will evaluate that separately.
Complete the free application for federal student aid.
Even if you don’t anticipate having student loans, completing this free application can help you plan appropriately. Use the University of New Hampshire code 002589.
Request your transcripts
If you previously earned credit from one or more colleges, make arrangements with these institutions to have your transcripts sent to us. This will kick off the process of evaluating your transfer credit so you can apply credits toward your degree.
Did you know?
We will evaluate your military training for college credit. The more transfer credit you have, the less coursework you’ll have to complete, saving you time and money toward your degree.
Military and Veteran Student Application Checklist
® Secure your military transcripts:
Army, Navy, Marines, & Coast Guard: Request your Joint Service Transcript (JST)
Air Force and Space Force: Request your Air University Transcripts
VA enrollment certification request forms
Let us know which VA Education Benefit you need, so we can follow up with appropriate organizations.
Apply for military education benefits
Your military-focused advisor will help you choose the best ways to utilize the military benefits, including:
Federal Tuition Assistance Programs
• Air Force Virtual Education Center (access through AF portal)
• ArmyIgnitED
• Navy College Program
• U.S. Coast Guard
• USMC Lifelong Learning Center
Military tuition discount
We offer a reduced per-credit tuition cost for all Active Duty Military, regardless of residency status.
National Guard Tuition Waiver Program
GI Bill
• Activity Duty
• Selected Reserve
Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program
Choose and register for classes
The Post-911 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon
If you were awarded Post-9/11 GI Bill® education benefits, your Statement of Benefits will show you how much of your benefits you’ve used and how much you have left to use for your education or training. Sign in to VA.gov to review your GI Bill® Statement of Benefits.
You can see the most up-to-date listing of courses in the course schedule. Your advisor can help you select the right courses to finish your program efficiently.
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