Financial Aid for Military and Veterans

Serving your country and earning your degree go hand-in-hand at Regis University. Whether you are active duty, a veteran or a military family member, Regis offers a wide range of bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and certificates in high-demand fields including business, computer science, counseling, humanities, social sciences and teacher education, all designed around the flexibility military life demands. With robust military education benefits and a values-centered, Jesuit education that mirrors the discipline and purpose you bring to everything you do, Regis is built for those who have served and those who continue to serve.

military student studies in the veterans resource center

Department of Defense (Tuition Assistance)

Information for Students

Regis is proud to offer tuition assistance to active members of the United States Armed Forces. Active duty military are eligible for a preferred tuition rate of $250 for qualifying undergraduate programs, or a 10% discount per credit hour for qualifying graduate and certificate programs.*

Regis University follows all requirements of the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding. Each individual military service branch manages military Tuition Assistance (TA) guidelines. Students wishing to use military TA should contact their military service first to determine both eligibility and availability of military TA funds.

Additional Military Resources

Request for Enrollment Certification

Regis University does not automatically certify GI Bill benefit recipients for each term. You must complete this form to request your enrollment certification and indicate your desire to receive benefits for the term. A Request for Enrollment Certification is required for each term you wish to receive benefits.

Eligibility

In order to prove eligibility for the Military Preferred Tuition Rate, you must fill out the Military Preferred Tuition Form and attach your tuition assistance form to the military preferred form or email it to registrar@regis.edu. Tuition Assistance (TA) enrollment requests must first be approved by your Educational Officer (ESO) military counselor within the Military Service first and then submitted to Regis University prior to the course start date.

See more details about Tuition Assistance

*Eligible undergraduate programs for reduced tuition include online and accelerated evening programs in the computer science, business, accounting, applied science, liberal arts and social science disciplines.

*Doctoral health care programs are excluded from the graduate program 10% discount.

Understanding Your Military Education Benefits

Navigating your military education benefits can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. Eligibility varies based on branch, length of service and other factors, and each program may cover different expenses. Check out the VA's comparison chart as a great place to start. For personalized help calculating your expected tuition costs, contact Admissions. For questions about applying for benefits and finding the right program for your situation, reach out to Military and Veterans Services.

The Montgomery GI Bill® can help students pay for education and training programs with at least two years of active duty service. Up to 36 months of education benefits are paid directly to the student, with the amount calculated based on factors such as length of service and type of education program.

Students may receive Vocational Rehabilitation services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development and job seeking skills coaching. Eligible veterans and servicemembers may apply for VOC Rehab benefits online through the VA.

The Military Scholars Fund is a scholarship award for Veteran students and/or children or spouses of service members. Awards may be made in any amount up to $1,000 per award. Scholarships are awarded in both the Spring and Fall terms. The application deadline is in the fall semester. Please contact Milvetservices@regis.edu to request an application.

The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or Associate’s degree in a portable career field and occupation.

Visit MyCAA for more information

The VA currently offers a tuition maximum of $21,970.46 per academic year for students at 100% eligibility as indicated on their Certificate of Eligibility. Students awarded less than 100% of the Post 9/11 GI benefit will be responsible for covering outstanding tuition charges, due on or before the tuition due date. Students are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid for any costs not covered by the Post 9/11 GI Bill®.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also allows veterans to transfer all or some unused educational benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The Department of Defense (DoD) determines whether or not you can transfer benefits to your family. For more information on transferring your benefits, visit the VA website.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Recipients will receive up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill® entitlement or a maximum of $30,000. Eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill® students must have either exhausted their entitlement or will exhaust their entitlement within 180 days.

Learn More and Apply for the Scholarship

If tuition expenses exceed the established cap, the Yellow Ribbon Program provides additional funding to use toward tuition.

*Only certain programs are eligible and qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program.All graduate science, Regis College, and Rueckert-Hartman programs are excluded from the Yellow Ribbon Program.

military student working on a desktop computer in the veterans resources center on the Regis campus

Using Your Benefits

Tuition assistance enrollment requests must first be approved by your Educational Officer (ESO) military counselor and then submitted to Regis University prior to the course start date. Contact your branch regarding eligibility and their process for submittal.

  1. Complete the online Military Preferred Tuition Form and click submit, or fax to 303.964.5536.
  2. Register for classes at Regis.
  3. Request tuition assistance for approval. Print the approved document and forward to Regis University. Tuition Assistance documentation can be emailed as PDF documents to sponsoredbilling@regis.edu or faxed to 303.964.5418.
  4. When approved, tuition assistance forms are received at Regis and your student account is annotated detailing the benefits. This prevents any past due charges or registration restrictions.
  5. Tuition assistance documentation is required for each semester detailing course registration. Once approved this works in lieu of payment; therefore, forms must be received in this office by the tuition due date.
  6. The sponsor (i.e. Air Force, Navy, Army, etc.) pays Regis and the student's account is adjusted appropriately.

Military Preferred Tuition Contacts

Military and Veteran Resource Center

Coors Center, Suite 124
Denver, CO 80221
303.458.4163
milvetservices@regis.edu


VA Student Counselor

Registration Office
303.458.4116 phone
Toll free 800.388.2366 Ex.4116
303.964.5536 fax
registrar@regis.edu


Sponsored Billing

Student Accounts
303.458.4126 phone
303.964.5418 fax
sponsoredbilling@regis.edu


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Contact Financial Aid

Location: Clarke Hall 143
Walk-In Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Financial Aid Counselors are not available for walk-ins on Wednesdays. Appointments are encouraged.

rufinancialaid@regis.edu
303.458.4126 | 800.388.2366