Military Education Benefits

Thank You for Your Service

Seton Hill first welcomed veterans in 1946, when 40 World War II veterans were accepted as students to what had been, until that year, exclusively a women's college. We continue to honor the men and women who have served our country by assisting veterans, reservists, and guardsmen - and their families - in understanding and obtaining their military educational benefits, and by providing a supportive environment in which they can excel in their academic endeavors.

As a top-ranked Military Friendly® School, we understand the unique challenges of military students and are committed to helping you achieve your academic goals.

Department of Defense Education Benefits

Military Tuition Assistance

The Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) program offers funding for eligible active duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members. For military Tuition Assistance, service members begin the process by contacting their Education Service Officer (E.S.O.). Students using Tuition Assistance must meet with their Education Service Officer prior to enrolling in classes to ensure they meet eligibility requirements. The tuition assistance service usually pays the TA funding directly to the institution.

Each military branch has its own TA application form and procedures. To find out how to get started, visit your local installation education center, go online to a virtual education center, or click on the following links for each service branch:

When requesting approval for TA, use the federal school code OPE-ID 003362-00 for Seton Hill University. Once your tuition assistance form is approved, please send a copy to the School Certifying Official in the Office of Financial Services and Registrar at beckel@setonhill.edu. Submission of the approved tuition assistance form is required for each semester using TA benefits.

V.A. Education Benefits

If you are a veteran, active duty service member, or dependent of either, you may be eligible for education benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.). The veteran and/or their dependents must first complete an application for benefits on the Veterans Administration (V.A.) portal. The VA will send the student a Certificate of Eligibility, which should be submitted to the School Certifying Official in the Office for Financial Services and Registrar at Seton Hill University. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill® page to learn more.

Full Tuition Paid for Veterans Through the Post- 9/11 GI Bill®

Seton Hill is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide full tuition benefits to eligible veterans or their dependents through the Post - 9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. Through the Bill, the VA will cover tuition for eligible veterans in an amount that equals the highest in-state tuition for a public institution of higher learning. Through the Yellow Ribbon GI Enhancement Program, Seton Hill and the VA will cover any additional tuition costs, so that veterans who want to attend Seton Hill can do so without paying extra tuition for attending a private institution. Eligible veterans or their dependents can also receive a book allowance and monthly allowance for housing costs. Military benefits are certified for the entire enrollment period. Seton Hill does not certify military benefits for a period shorter than the length of the semester for which the student is enrolled. For more information about this new benefit, visit Post - 9/11 GI Bill.

For those eligible, funding from the Veterans Administration, Seton Hill University, and other sources of grants and scholarships will cover up to the cost of tuition and fees based upon their eligibility. Federal grants and loans and state grants will be awarded based on VA, federal and state regulations.

Seton Hill seeks to maximize financial aid opportunities for all students. Thus, in cases where a student's total educational benefits are above direct tuition and fees charges, Seton Hill will reduce other forms of institutional aid.

Once the recipient's Yellow Ribbon entitlement has been exhausted Seton Hill may reinstate the institutional scholarships or grants to assist with unmet charges, provided the student has maintained satisfactory progress, conduct and attendance.

Post-9/11 GI Bill®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill®, also known as Chapter 33, provides up to 36 months of support for tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and a books and supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 10, 2001, or for 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®. Service members may elect to transfer their unused benefits to qualifying dependents.

Seton Hill University is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, you also may be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Slots for the Yellow Ribbon Program are unlimited for undergraduate programs (and limited to specific graduate programs).