Military Spouse & Family Members
Prepare For Your Future While Serving Your Country Today
To honor the crucial support military spouses and family members provide to their enlisted loved ones, Excelsior University offers you the pathways, partnerships and personalized support to help you earn your associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Finish Your Degree Sooner
Excelsior awards credit for previous college-level courses and approved certifications and training through the American Council on Education.
Your Degree On Your Schedule
Earn credit with flexible online courses in 8- and 15-week terms.
Maximize Your Benefits
Our academic advisors are ready to help navigate VA information on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill® to Spouse and Dependents and the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program.
Pay Less Tuition
Military spouses, domestic partners and dependents receive discounted tuition and are eligible for scholarships opportunities. To receive the military family tuition benefit, verification of spouse or dependent status to an active military servicemember is required.
To receive the military tuition benefit, military family members need to submit documentation as outlined below. Submit your documentation by fax at 518-464-8833 or by email at application@excelsior.edu. Updated documentation will be required periodically to confirm continued eligibility.
Spouses may provide one of the following to confirm eligibility for the military rate:
- A copy of the spouse’s DEERS Form 1172-2
- A copy of the spouse’s marriage license and a copy of the servicemember’s most recent Leave and Earnings Statement.
Dependents must provide the following to confirm eligibility for the military rate:
- A copy of the individual’s DEERS Form 1172-2
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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Explore Resources Available to Military Family Members
- My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program. This workforce development program provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification, or associate degree in a portable career field and occupation. More information is available from the program administrator, Military One Source.
- VA information on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill to Spouse and Dependents
- Excelsior University Scholarships for Military, Veterans, and Family Members
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:
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.
Once we have received your application and transcripts, we will provide you with an official evaluation of your degree plan. You can then complete your enrollment agreement (login required) and work with your counselor to get registered for your first course.
After choosing a course with your counselor, complete a TA application through your branch of service and register through Excelsior by using our tuition assistance process.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Lauren Harlow
AS in Liberal Arts, 2017
