Military and Veteran Resources

Use your military benefits to study with CSU

The choice to continue your education is a big financial and time investment. At Colorado State University, we understand how important finding the right program is to you. Whether you choose to study online, on campus, or both, CSU provides military service members and veterans the support they need to find a suitable program and achieve their goals.

Wondering if CSU’s online programs are right for you?

Our knowledgeable student success coaches are available five days a week to help you make sense of admission requirements, understand your military benefits, choose a program that fits your goals, and navigate the application process. Call (970) 427-2738 to speak with a coach or email the Student Success Team for more information.

What happens next?

After being accepted into a program, our experienced student advisors are ready to help you create a customized academic plan; understand graduation requirements; make sense of institutional policies, procedures, and requirements; and regularly evaluate your progress as you work toward earning a degree or certificate. If you are ever feeling stuck or need help, your academic advisor is there to provide guidance and support.


Resources to help you get started

Military and Veteran Resources offered by CSU

There are several benefits and financial aid options available to CSU students with military experience. Learn more about your G.I. Bill® Benefits, the Yellow Ribbon Program, military discounts, and other related programs. Click on the link above to learn more.

Information on Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance is a benefit available to service members and paid for by specific branches of the Department of Defense. Congress has granted the ability for each branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy) to pay up to 100% of tuition expenses for their members. Click on the link above to learn more.


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Military benefits, such as G.I. Bill® Benefits, apply to degree programs (i.e. for-credit programs) but typically cannot be used for non-credit professional development training from CSU. For clarification, please call (970) 491-6340 to reach the Veteran Education Benefit Office or email gi_bill@colostate.edu.

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 website.

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