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How to Apply to the University

Visit our Military and Veteran Portal
Before your apply, learn how your military training can be accepted as credit at Thomas Edison State University, view potential degree programs and learn about possible career options.

Next, please select the appropriate option to view the application process:

Veterans & Family Members
  1. Apply online directly to the University.
  2. Request transcripts from prior institutions sent to the University.
  3. Send notarized copies of qualifying certificates or licenses for academic review.
Active-duty or Reserve Navy, Marines, Air Force & Coast Guard
  1. Apply online directly to the University.
  2. Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard: request a Joint Services Transcript (JST).
    Air Force: request a CCAF transcript.
  3. Ensure that civilian transcripts are requested, and notarized copies of qualifying certificates or licenses are sent.
Active-duty, National Guard or Reserve Army
  1. Apply through the GoArmyEd portal.
  2. Request a Joint Services Transcript (JST).
  3. Ensure that civilian transcripts are requested, and notarized copies of qualifying certificates or licenses are sent.
Current Students

Current actively-enrolled students do not need to re-apply. Students separating from the Army who will no longer use GoArmyEd must contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@tesu.edu to request that the GoArmyEd source code be removed.

Once You Have Applied top of page

We encourage you to follow these steps to use your VA educational benefits.

Transcripts or notarized copies of licenses or certificates should be sent to:

Office of the Registrar
Thomas Edison State University
167 W. Hanover St.
Trenton, NJ 08618

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