Online Degrees for Active Duty Military

Active-duty service members often pursue education while managing deployments, relocations, and demanding schedules. Waldorf University offers flexible online degree programs designed to support students while they are actively serving.

Courses can be completed from any location with internet access, allowing you to continue your education regardless of duty station.

Waldorf accepts military Tuition Assistance (TA) and works closely with Military Education Centers to help service members apply benefits and plan their academic path.

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Tuition Assistance at Waldorf

Active-duty service members using Tuition Assistance are eligible for Waldorf’s military tuition rates.

Because Waldorf’s undergraduate tuition aligns with the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance cap, many active-duty students can complete courses without exceeding the annual TA funding limit.

Some service members may also use Montgomery GI Bill® “Top-Up” benefits if their annual Tuition Assistance funding is exhausted.

Education While Serving

Waldorf’s online programs allow active-duty students to continue their education while serving.

Programs are designed to support:

• Relocation To New Duty Stations

• Deployments And Schedule Changes

• Balancing Coursework With Service Responsibilities

This flexibility allows you to make progress toward your degree while continuing your military service.

For many service members, education doesn’t happen in a traditional setting—it happens between assignments, during schedule shifts, and alongside ongoing responsibilities. Waldorf’s online format is designed to support that reality.

Approximately 25% of active-duty service members—over 230,000 individuals—use Tuition Assistance benefits each year, enrolling in more than 665,000 courses annually (U.S. Department of Defense / Forbes).

Air Force AU-ABC Partnership

Waldorf participates in the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) program.

Through this program:

• Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard members with a CCAF Associate degree may transfer up to 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree at Waldorf

• Students should consult their Military Education Counselor or the Air Force Education Center for additional details

Using Tuition Assistance

Service members planning to use Tuition Assistance should begin the process several weeks before the course start date.

Typical steps include:

• Completing Education Counseling With Your Branch Education Service Officer

• Applying For Admission To Waldorf University

• Obtaining Your Degree Plan

• Registering For Courses

• Submitting Your Tuition Assistance Request Through Your Branch Education Portal

Students must maintain:

• A C Average For Undergraduate Courses

• A B Average For Graduate Courses

Each service branch maintains its own Tuition Assistance policies and timelines.

Tuition Assistance by Service Branch

Tuition Assistance policies vary slightly by service branch, but most follow similar funding structures and eligibility requirements. Below is a simplified overview to help you understand your options.

Branch Tuition Assistance Portals

Service members should submit Tuition Assistance requests through their branch education portals:

• Air Force — AFVEC

• Army — ArmyIgnitED

• Navy — Navy College Program / NCVEC

• Marine Corps — Voluntary Education Center

• Coast Guard — ETQC Form 1560

• National Guard — Army DA Form 2171

• Reserves — Use Your Branch Education Portal

Need Help Planning Your Education?

Waldorf’s Warrior Support Center assists active-duty students with:

• Tuition Assistance Questions

• Enrollment Planning

• Transfer Credit Evaluation

• Coordination With Military Education Centers

Contact the Warrior Support Center to learn more about starting your degree while serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Tuition Assistance for online degree programs?
Yes. Tuition Assistance can be applied to eligible online programs at Waldorf University.

Will my military schedule affect my ability to complete courses?
Waldorf’s online programs are designed to accommodate deployments, relocations, and changing duty schedules.

What happens if my Tuition Assistance funding runs out?
Some service members may use Montgomery GI Bill® Top-Up benefits if annual TA funding is exhausted.

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More information is available at va.gov/education.