Military Students at TESU
It's what makes Thomas Edison State University (TESU) a top choice for military families across the country. From reduced tuition rates to specialized programs that fit your expertise and interests, you can earn your degree wherever and whenever you want, even while deployed.
Why Choose TESU as a Military Student?
Our flexible online courses can fit your demanding military schedule with ease. New undergraduate terms start every month, and you can earn your degree whenever you choose, no matter where you’re serving or where you’re stationed. Plus, our generous methods of earning credit based on your military training and service can help you reach your academic goals even faster. We also offer a wide variety of flexible, accredited graduate programs to help you choose your own path to leadership and achieve your academic goals on your terms.
Maximizing Your Military Benefits
As a current or past military service member, or as an immediate family member, you're already eligible for countless educational benefits. At TESU, we maximize your benefits to help ensure you receive a high-quality education at little to no cost. Explore all your benefits at TESU and start planning your journey toward an affordable college education.
Your Training Deserves Credit
Your service to our country has provided you with marketable skills and training. To thank you for your service, TESU is committed to supporting our military at home and abroad by offering an affordable, online education. We can evaluate your military experience, prior education, certifications, training and other work and life-learning experiences for college credit. Find out if you qualify today.
"I’m in the United States Air Force, so it provided me an opportunity to be able to take advantage of the education that [TESU provides] for free as a national guardsman." — Tyshawn Jenkins, DBA '23
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Tailored Programs for Military Success
TESU offers a wide variety of military-friendly, flexible online degree programs. Among them are multiple programs designed to fit your needs, experiences and interests as an active or past military service member. We recognize that every service member is unique, and we encourage you to explore our programs tailored for military and veteran students and discover your next big step toward a college degree.
Military Degree Completion Program
Earning your college degree can be complicated when you're actively serving. TESU’s Military Degree Completion Program (MDCP) enables you to engage in a degree program at any time wherever you’re stationed. We build coursework around your needs and demands as an active-duty service member, ensuring you can still work toward a degree during your busiest assignments.
Support Every Step of the Way
TESU is committed to helping our U.S. military service members and their families reach their educational goals. We offer a wide range of unique support services to help you through your college journey. Find resources for your specific branch of the military and information on our Operation Vet Success resource center, which guides veteran and active-duty students towards new careers.
Have Questions? Talk to Us.
Our specialized Military and Veteran Advisors are here to help. Contact us with questions and for guidance about our programs and your application.
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Ready for the Next Step? Apply Today.
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The application fee is waived for Active Duty, Air/Army National Guard and Reserve service members, their spouses and dependents and Department of Defense Civil Service employees. Apply today to jumpstart your next step in life.