Grand Canyon University Serves the Military Community
Grand Canyon University Serves the Military Community
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With honor, Grand Canyon University proudly serves military service members, veterans, Department of Defense personnel and their dependents. The demands of military life, with deployments and irregular schedules, can make school complex. In addition to traditional campus classes, GCU offers flexible online and evening degree programs.
Service members with questions for the university's certifying official, please email Military.Info@gcu.edu.
What is the cost per credit hour for active military students at GCU?
Does GCU offer a scholarship for veteran students?
Do you accept military credits?
What are the steps to getting admitted as a student veteran?
Is GCU a Yellow Ribbon school?
Is GCU a military friendly school?
Eligible members of the Army, Army National Guard, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard may use military TA benefits at GCU. We also offer a special military rate per credit hour to support active service members and their spouses, in addition to scholarships for other military members and their dependents.
Transfer Military Credits
Military Benefit Forms
Lopes Unofficial Credit Evaluation
Military Spouses
GCU's Veterans Center provides resident, commuter and online military students with personalized assistance tailored to veterans. The Veterans Center is a hub for GCU student veterans and their families to network and study. The on-campus center is staffed with a veterans resource coordinator who can assist you with questions or concerns about your military education benefits. You will also have access to Wi-Fi. Our objective is to link you with the resources you need to meet your academic goals. Explore our Veterans Center to learn more.
GCU proudly offers a special military tuition rate for online and evening programs only.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) or military-themed visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement.
From guiding you through the enrollment process to assisting with benefits, we are honored to serve you. Our dedicated military university team serves as a knowledgeable resource for military students and their families.
Transfer credits from another university or from the military to help you earn your degree. Complete 30 credits of your undergraduate program at GCU to satisfy our residency requirement. GCU does not require those 30 credits be the last 30 credits of your degree.
GCU supports the Executive Order on Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Other Family Members, and follow the American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines in awarding credits for military experience.
GCU follows military policies and processes for the Tuition Assistance (TA) program and other military benefits. Get started on your benefits process by speaking with your military university counselor. Call 855-GCU-LOPE for more information.
GCU offers dedicated advisors and military benefit liaisons who can help you learn how to use your benefits to earn your degree at GCU. Explore your benefits and learn the steps to apply.
For service members and veterans, choosing the right college can be a difficult task. GCU aims to provide clear and concise information to aid in your research. Complete the College Financing Plan to estimate the financial investment to achieve your academic goals at GCU.
GCU offers degree programs in a variety of fields, such as accounting, business, counseling, justice studies, education, leadership, nursing and more. We understand you need convenience and balance. We offer a large variety of online programs to support your path toward higher education.
With small classes taught by industry experts and rigorous curricula, we prepare you to become innovative thinkers, effective communicators, global contributors and transformative leaders. For questions about enrollment or benefits, call 855-GCU-LOPE and ask to speak to the university military department.
