Military-Connected Students
Antioch University welcomes military Veterans and military-connected students to our campus. We are deeply grateful to those who have served our country in war and peace and are honored to have them join our Antioch community.
At Antioch, you can use your past experiences as a leader to work on behalf of others to promote a more just and sustainable world. We are dedicated to making education more accessible for our nation’s veterans and their dependents. We have a rich history of providing educational opportunities to Veterans through undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Business, Education, and Healthcare.
Designed for You
- Earn Credit for Military Experience
- Transfer up to 100% of Undergraduate Credits Earned through the Military
- Learn in an Environment that Honors Your Experience
- Be an Active Participant in the Design of Your Degree
- Enjoy Interactive Classes with Dedicated Faculty
- Work Around Your Schedule and Location with Flexible Class Offerings
AU is committed to working with each individual Veteran to ensure that you find the program that will be the best fit for your educational goals and aspirations.
Commitment to Military-Connected Students
We provide full-spectrum (military-to-civilian career) navigation and offer individual, flexible, and relationship-centered services.
- Assist with the transition to a college environment
We provide one-on-one counseling to discuss your career goals, connect you with necessary tutoring services to help you prepare for placement exams, and assist you with program selection based on your specific needs. - VA Benefits, tuition assistance, and financial aid counseling
We provide one-on-one GI Bill® assistance to student veterans and tuition assistance guidance for active-duty military. ‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.” We are subject matter experts in all of your financial aid benefits and needs. - Acceptance of credits for Joint Services Transcript
We ensure you are getting your maximum amount of college credits for your military training and occupations. In addition, we offer other credit for prior learning as well as easy transfer of credits earned at other accredited institutions. - Alumni Mentor and Networking
We help build connections between current military-connected students and military alumni through publications, mentoring programs, and our nationwide network of alumni. In collaboration with career offices on campus and nonprofit organizations in the area, we work towards creating meaningful connections as a stepping-stone for the next career goal. - Career Counseling and Employment Services
We offer a broad range of assistance designed to provide the best opportunity for career employment upon graduation. We help research and match labor market indicators that best correspond with learned academic skills, work experience, and personal attributes; resume writing; and developing interview techniques. This resource may be especially lucrative for Veterans seeking to translate military job experience to the civilian workforce.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance (TA) is a military benefit for students who are still currently serving. This program is designed to support a service member’s personal and professional goals. Each branch of the service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process, and restrictions.
To be eligible for TA, an enlisted service member must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course for which he or she has applied. After the completion of a course, an officer using TA must fulfill a service obligation that runs parallel with – not in addition to – any existing service obligation.
Please reach out to your branch-specific Education Service Officer or Career Counselor at your unit or base to determine your eligibility and what steps you need to take if you wish to seek out this benefit. Additionally, once you have determined your eligibility and reached out to your Education Service Officer, please feel free to reach out to Liz Carson-Murphy ([email protected]), the University Director of Veteran and Military Student Affairs, or your campus SCO.
Antioch University is approved to accept Tuition Assistance payments from all DOD branches of service.
The Tuition Assistance Program is awarded with the following limits:
- Not to exceed $250 per semester credit hour or $166 per quarter credit hour
- Not to exceed $4,500 per fiscal year, Oct. 1 through Sept. 30
Students using TA will only be enrolled in courses after it is approved by the Education Service Officer or Career Counselor.
Where to Start:
- Seek approval from Branch/Unit/Base Education Service Office (ESO) or counselor within Military Services prior to enrolling to determine eligibility and information about branch-specific process to seek Tuition Assistance.
- Complete appropriate application per military branch/education office instructions.
- For Army, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard applications, visit the ArmyIgnitED.
- For Air National Guard applications, visit the AI Portal.
- For Navy and Marines, visit the Navy College Program.
- For all others, please communicate with the education office within your branch of service.
- When your TA is approved, please communicate with Antioch University’s Student Accounts Office or campus School Certifying Official to complete the process.
- If you are eligible for Tuition Assistance Top Up, please contact one of the campus School Certifying Officials for assistance.
- All TA requests MUST be completed and submitted at least 8 business days prior to the start of the term.
- Students receiving TA are still eligible to apply for and receive Title IV funds through federal financial aid. Students can inquire about federal and state financial aid by emailing the Antioch University Financial Aid Office and requesting a financial aid counseling session. Students can also find a complete list of financial aid resources on our Financial Aid homepage.
Academic Calendars
Priority dates for financial aid and registration vary by campus and program. Information can be found at the Academic Calendar homepage.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fee schedules vary by campus and program. A full list can be found on the Tuition and Fees homepage.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance for Antioch University programs can be found HERE.
Who to Contact
Liz Carson-Murphy, EdD
University Director Veteran and Military Connected Student Affairs
[email protected]
School Certifying Officials
- Emee Decanay
[email protected]
Antioch University Los Angeles - Jackie Dailey
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Antioch University Online - Jackie Dailey
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Graduate School of Leadership & Change - Deb Barrett
[email protected]
Antioch University New England - Jon Stevens
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Antioch University Seattle - Alex Guerrero
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Antioch University Santa Barbara
Financial Aid Counselors
Phone: 937-909-1852
[email protected]
- Devon Weaver – Financial Aid Packager
- Cedric Elliott – Financial Aid Counselor
- Kaitlin Evans – Financial Aid Counselor
- Annette Griffin – Financial Aid Counselor
- Conner Gable – Financial Aid Counselor
- Samara Newman – Financial Aid Counselor
- Amanda Day – Financial Aid Counselor
Antioch University Military and Reserve Deployment and Readmission Policy
Antioch University welcomes all active military and active military reserve students. In recognition of the potential for disruption of one’s studies due to deployment, this policy ensures that students called to service are not placed at an academic or financial disadvantage. To read more about the policy, visit the Military and Reserve Deployment Policy.
Students returning to Antioch University from deployment or leave can reapply online in one easy step by using the Readmission Form.
Cohort Default Rate
Per DOD MOU, paragraph 3.h.(3) all students have the right to financial aid counseling and disclosures including the institutional cohort default rate (CDR). Antioch University’s CDR can be found HERE.
How to Apply
Make your VA application process by using the following checklist:
- Apply for Education Benefits- First-time Veteran and active duty applicants complete VA Form 22-1990 Application for VA Educational Benefits.
- Request a Change of Program or Place of Training – If you have received VA benefits at another university that was not listed in your initial application, complete VA Form 22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
- All VA students submit COE – All GI Bill® recipients are required to submit a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Office of Admissions at your campus.
Subsequent enrollments will not be certified unless a Certificate of Eligibility is on file.
Covered Programs
CHAPTER 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® for Active Duty
CHAPTER 31 – Voc Rehab
CHAPTER 32 – VEAP (Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program)
CHAPTER 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®
CHAPTER 35 – Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
Transfer Credit
Veterans who have completed six months or more of active duty in a branch of the United States Armed Forces may be awarded one credit in basic physical education and three credits in military science for their military experience. Additional credits may be granted in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education and when appropriate to the student’s curriculum.
Military Transcripts
The Joint Service Transcript (JST) provides recommended college credit for military occupational experience and training.
Community College of the Air Force Transcript Request Forms (CCAR)
US Coast Guard Transcripts
The trademark symbol ‘‘®’’ should be placed at the upper right corner of the trademarked phrase in the most prominent place at first usage; such as the title of a brochure, form, or webpage and include the trademark attribution notice prominently visible: ‘‘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 at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
