Your Service. Your Future.
Whether you're transitioning out of active duty, a retired vet going back to school, or using your GI Bill for the first time — you earned this. Make it count.
We show you what schools actually deliver for veterans — real enrollment numbers, career outcomes, and costs. No recruiting pitches.
Built for Every Stage of the Journey
Transitioning Out
Leaving active duty and figuring out what's next? Compare schools by career outcomes, not brochures. Your MOS built real skills — find programs that value them.
Going Back to School
Retired or separated and ready to learn something new? You don't need to be 18 to start. Find schools where veterans actually graduate and earn well.
Career Pivot
Already have a degree but want to reskill? Trade schools, certifications, and community colleges are all here — with real earnings data, not promises.
Schools with the Most Veterans
Estimated veteran enrollment from federal demographic data
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle, IL
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Know Your Benefits
The VA offers multiple education programs — most veterans qualify for at least one. Here's what each covers and who it's for.
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Up to 100% of in-state tuition and fees, monthly housing allowance (BAH), and $1,000/year book stipend. Covers 36 months of education. Transferable to spouse or children.
Who qualifies: 90+ days of active-duty service after 9/10/2001
VR&E — Vocational Rehab (Chapter 31)
Covers tuition, books, supplies, and provides a monthly subsistence allowance. Also funds certifications, OJT, self-employment training, and job placement services. Does not use GI Bill months.
Who qualifies: Service-connected disability rating of 10%+ with an employment barrier
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
Flat monthly payment (up to ~$2,200/mo for full-time) for up to 36 months. Can be used for degree programs, certificates, apprenticeships, and flight training. Some vets enrolled before the Post-9/11 bill may still use this.
Who qualifies: Vets who paid $1,200 buy-in during active duty
Yellow Ribbon Program
Schools voluntarily match VA funding to cover tuition above the GI Bill cap — critical at private or out-of-state schools. Not all schools participate, and spots may be limited.
Who qualifies: 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill eligible at participating schools
VET TEC (Veteran Employment Through Technology)
Covers tuition for qualifying tech training — coding bootcamps, IT certs, data science, cybersecurity — without using your GI Bill months. Includes housing allowance during training.
Who qualifies: At least one day of unexpired GI Bill entitlement
DEA — Dependents' Education (Chapter 35)
Education benefits for spouses and children of veterans who are permanently disabled, died in service, or are MIA. Covers degree programs, certificates, apprenticeships, and special training.
Who qualifies: Dependents of veterans with 100% P&T disability or who died in service
Tuition Assistance (TA) — Active Duty
Each branch offers up to $250/credit hour ($4,500/year) for active-duty service members taking college courses while serving. Can be combined with GI Bill top-up. Covers both online and in-person programs.
Who qualifies: Active-duty service members (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force)
More Resources
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool
Official VA tool — check your benefit amount, housing allowance, and Yellow Ribbon status at any school.
Student Veterans of America
National coalition with 1,500+ campus chapters. Peer support, advocacy, and resources for student vets.
VA Education Benefits Overview
Not sure which benefit you qualify for? The VA's official guide walks through every chapter and helps you find the right fit.
DOD TAP (Transition Assistance)
Department of Defense transition assistance. Career exploration, resume workshops, and benefits counseling before you separate.
Veteran enrollment estimates derived from College Scorecard demographic data (U.S. Department of Education). Yellow Ribbon and detailed GI Bill data from the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool. Career and earnings data from Bureau of Labor Statistics.