Military Benefits

The Office of Financial Aid at The Master’s University welcomes veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. We have designed this page as a resource for Veterans, active duty, reservists and their families to navigate the unique financial aid resources and benefits available. The Master’s University is approved to enroll those students and their families who are eligible for educational assistance benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). We are committed to assisting you in taking full advantage of your Veterans benefits to secure an excellent higher Christian education at The Master’s University.

• The Master’s University is a Yellow Ribbon School
• Please visit our Military Resource page for additional information regarding Military students

1. Complete the Admissions Process.
2. Obtain your “Certificate of Eligibility” from the Department of Veterans Affairs and provide a copy to the Office of Financial Aid.
3. Complete The Master’s University Financial Aid Application.
4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
5. If you are selected for a process called “Verification” by the Federal government, additional documents may be requested. Please visit our Verification page for detailed instructions on this process.

• Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33):
• • The Post 9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or 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®. Approved training includes graduate and undergraduate degrees at The Master’s University.
• Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
• Reserve Educational Assistance (REAP)
• Surviving & Dependents Assistance (DEA)
• Federal and State Aid:
  • Pell Grant: up to $6,195
  • SEOG Grant: up to $1,000
  • Cal Grant: up to $9,084
  • Federal Stafford Loans (Amount determined based on need and year in school)

Contact the Office of Financial Aid to speak with a counselor to receive your personal Financial Aid Award Letter detailing all funds you are eligible to receive.  Please note that an annual application must be submitted for VA benefit to be applied to account.  Below you will find a general breakdown of the awards available to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

• Tuition Benefit:
  • $24,477 per year
  • Fall Term VA will pay tuition and fees, Spring Term VA will pay the remaining difference of Fall payment and $24,477. (Total Tuition $24,950– VA Benefit $24,477= $473. Yellow Ribbon= $236.50, TMU institutional aid= $236.50. Total Aid =$24,950).