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- Active Duty Tuition Discount
- Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- MyCAA
- Servicemembers Opportunity Consortium
- FAFSA
Active Duty Tuition Discount
All active are offered a $65 per unit discount on all major units for an undergraduate program and all units for a graduate program.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This program will pay eligible individuals:
- tuition & fees directly to the school not to exceed the maximum in-state tuition & fees at a public Institution of Higher Learning. See chart listing maximum in-state tuition rates
- a monthly housing allowance based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents at the location of the school. To determine the BAH for your school's ZIP code click here (link goes to a non-VA website) For those attending foreign schools (schools without a main campus in the U.S.) the BAH rate is fixed at $1,333.00 for 2011.
- an annual books & supplies stipend of $1,000 paid proportionately based on enrollment
- a one-time rural benefit payment for eligible individuals see comparison chart for more information.
This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Program provides enhanced tuition assistance for military students who want to attend private schools and out-of-state schools. Hope International University is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon participating institution. Participants must have served at least 36 months after 9/10/2001.
MyCAA
Under the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community & Family Policy, The Department of Defense (DoD) Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program provides a lifetime benefit of up to $4,000 of financial assistance for military spouses who are pursuing associate degrees, certification and licensures leading to employment in portable career fields. At HIU, individuals are eligible to apply financial assistance towards an associate degree. Students are able to receive a maximum of $2,000 per year and the benefit can be received for up to three years (up to the $4,000 total). Spouses of DoD Active Duty members and activated members of the National Guard and Reserve Components are eligible.
If you have more questions about MyCAA, please contact your local base Education Center, or visit Department of Defense's website or MilitaryOneSource.com.
Servicemembers Opportunity Consortium
HIU is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Consortium (SOC), an organization that serves the voluntary education needs of the military services. Find out more about SOC here.
FAFSA
Additional federal and state aid may be available by completing the FAFSA link.