Army and Army National Guard
Prepare for Your Future While Serving Your Country Today
Excelsior University is proud to partner with the Army and the Army National Guard to serve the educational goals of active duty service members and veterans.
Over the years, Excelsior University is consistently recognized among military-friendly schools and named a “Best College” by Military Times and a “Top Military-Friendly College” by Military Advanced Education.
Excelsior University also supports and is a member of the U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States.
Contact our military academic advisors and military base consultants to discuss your goals, military benefits, and how to apply previously earned college credits and military training towards your associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Learn more about our military graduate awards:
Arthur Gregg Award
Catherine Craig-Erhardt Memorial Award
Your experience is unique and distinguished and Excelsior provides a variety of paths toward completing your degree. Read more below about how our partnerships and degree roadmaps can help you succeed.
Talk to an admissions counselor about your goals and transfer credits.
The University of Choice for Those Who Serve
50 Years of Service
to military and veteran students
72,000 military graduates
and counting
100% of military students
turn military experience and training into degree credit
Accredited & Not for Profit
offering more than 35 career-focused degree programs
The University of Choice for Those Who Serve
50 Years of Service
to military and veteran students
72,000 military graduates
and counting
100% of military students
turn military experience and training into degree credit
Accredited & Not for Profit
offering more than 35 career-focused degree programs
Connect With Us
Enrolled Military & Family
1.877.542.4133
Enrolled Veterans
1.888.647.2388
Prospective Military & Veterans
1.844.843.9299
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Military Tuition
Excelsior is committed to making education affordable. Explore the links below to learn more about our special military tuition, the financial aid options available, scholarships, partnership discounts and more.
- Learn more about military tuition and fees
- Military tuition assistance (TA) information
- Read the DoD return of unearned TA policy and how it affects you
- Scholarships for military, veterans, and family members
- Tuition Deferral Program
- How to apply for financial aid
If you are not using military tuition assistance (TA) and wish to use VA benefits, learn about your options.
Read the DoD return of unearned TA policy and how it affects you.
How To Get Started
You will need to submit the following documents as applicable. Select the links below for more information and instructions for requesting these documents:
- Request your official transcripts to be sent from the issuing institution to Excelsior University. You can explore other sources of credit you may have such as certifications and trainings that may allow you to start with more credit.
- Joint Services Transcript
- Defense Language Institute (DLI) Transcript
- Defense Language Proficiency Institute (DLPT)
Have all official transcripts, proficiency tests, and other documents sent directly to Excelsior from your previous college or university, a testing agency, or an education office. Have them sent to:
Excelsior University
Office of the Registrar
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-5159
For more information visit our Transcripts and Documents page.
Speak with your counselor to find out which programs will support your career goals and make the most of your transfer credits, training, and prior learning.
Complete the application.
- Your Army TA number will use the following naming convention: ARxxxx (where xxxx is the last 4 digits of your social)
*TA number requirements:
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- In order to use the TA number, your Social Security number must be included on your student record.
- The TA number may only be used for one course term at a time. It may be used for multiple courses in a single term.
- The TA number will be valid beginning with the start date of course registration for a specific term.
- The TA number will not be valid during the term’s late course registration period.
- It is recommended that students request and receive official course approval from their Excelsior University academic advisor to ensure the course you attempt to register for applies to your degree program.
- Create an Education Goal through ArmyIgnitED 2.0. https://www.armyignited.army.mil
- Create a Tuition Assistance Request (TAR) through your ArmyIgnitED 2.0 account.
Willie Short
BS in Psychology, 2018
