Military and Veteran Benefits
If you are a veteran or are currently in the military and want to enroll in an adult degree program through the College of Professional Studies, you may be eligible for benefits including scholarships and tuition assistance.
We're Here to Help
Contact us at:
Office of Veterans Affairs
325 Cherry Ave.
Campbell Hall, Office 208
McKenzie, TN 38201
bumilitary@bethelu.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Military and Veteran Tuition Reduction
ϴ College of Professional Studies supports military service members and veterans by offering a special tuition reduction* to students who are eligible. Eligibility is based on, but not limited to, the following criteria:
- The service member is using military tuition assistance.
- The student/veteran is utilizing veterans’ education benefits.
- The student is a spouse or direct dependent of a veteran who received an honorable discharge.**
*Students are required to provide ϴ College of Professional Studies’ Veterans and Military Affairs Department with all requested supplementary documentation in order to verify and meet eligibility requirements for the Military & Veteran Tuition Reduction.
Military and Veteran Reduced Tuition Cost Estimate
The cost estimates below are for the 2024/2025 award year.
Program
Credit Hour Cost
Average Course Cost
Undergraduate Tuition
$288/credit hour
$864/3 credit hours
Graduate (MSCJ) Tuition
$405/credit hour
$1,620/3 credit hours
Graduate (MBA) Tuition
$488/credit hour
$1,952/3 credit hours
Military Tuition Assistance
Army Tuition Assistance Application Process
Soldiers receiving Tuition Assistance (TA) are required to register for every class through . Please ensure that ϴ (McKenzie, TN) is listed as your “Home School”.
Navy Tuition Assistance Application Process
Contact your to receive educational counseling in person, by phone, or email. After your request is approved, you must send us a copy of the approved TA Authorization form.
Marine Tuition Assistance Application Process
Marines seeking information on Tuition assistance can find the application process on the Marine Education Site.Contact your to receive educational counseling. After your request is approved, you must send us a copy of the approved TA Authorization form.
Air Force Tuition Assistance Application Process
Apply for tuition assistance online using the Air Force Virtual Education Center. This application must be done through the . After your request is approved, you must send us a copy of the approved TA Authorization form.
Military Tuition Assistance Coverage
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) pays $250/semester hour, up to 16 semester hours per fiscal year. TA funds will normally deplete until the October renewal and coverage is limited.
It is important to research Financial Aid, GI Bill®, and Scholarship options carefully, to ensure the selected benefits will cover course costs.GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
For Tennessee Guard/Reservists Only: Residents of Tennessee who are actively drilling or are mobilized may be eligible for additional tuition coverage through the Tennessee STRONG Act.
Veterans Education Benefits
As a veteran, you may be eligible for several types of educational benefits.
To learn more about education programs and compare benefits, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
Additional Veteran Funding Opportunities
If you are a U.S. veteran who was honorably discharged or if you are a former or current member of a reserve or Tennessee National Guard unit, you may be eligible for .
How to Apply
Learn how to .
Additional Resources
For information about your GI Bill® Education Benefits, visit the .
For more information about monthly enrollment verification, visit .
To help evaluate your options and learn more about paying for college, visit .
To view more information about ϴ including tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, the use of financial aid and student loan default rates, and a cost calculator, visit .
To compare and receive detailed financial information as well as actual financial aid information, visit .
To apply for federal student aid, you may complete the FAFSA at .
For more information about the FAFSA and Veterans education benefits, visit .
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're searching for additional information quickly, we've compiled the most helpful frequently asked questions below.
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