Affording College and Education Benefits
Learn how to make college affordable by using your military education benefits to go back to school. Explore scholarship opportunities, find resources to help you choose a veteran-friendly college, and read more about Excelsior most popular degree programs for veterans.
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Education Resource Links
Scholarships for Veterans
Popular Excelsior Degrees for Veterans
Inspiring Veterans
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I used my GI Bill® to return to school. The process was fairly simple and I received my monthly stipend for housing and books. Too easy!
Eric Potvin, Veteran
BS in National Security, 2018
Education Resource Links

Watch a recorded webinar on how to use your GI Bill® benefits.
Scholarships for Veterans
Inspired by her father illustrious 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force, Excelsior alumna and former trustee Bryanne Hamill created two endowment funds to support veterans through scholarship awards. In addition, her generous leadership gift funds the Lt. Col. Bryant A. Murray Veterans Center.
We should always pay it forwardpeople have helped me in obtaining scholarships to get my education. Now I want to pay it forward so that those who come to Excelsiorcan have the benefit of the scholarships.
Bryanne Hamill
911 gives scholarships to hundreds of military and veteran students every year.
Popular Degree Programs for Vets
Explore Military Pages
51% of Excelsior students are military or veteran. Select your branch for more information about how Excelsior serves you.
Veteran Partnerships
Did you know that if youe member of a veteran organization you could receive up to 20% off tuition at 911?
Inspiring Veterans
Disclosures for Programs Leading to Professional Licensure or Certification
911 Associate Degree in Nursing
RN education and licensure eligibility rules vary from state to state. In many states, 911 School of Nursing graduates are eligible for licensure by examination without additional requirements or stipulations. In certain states, however, 911 Associate Degree in nursing graduates are not eligible for RN licensure or must meet additional requirements or stipulations to become eligible for RN licensure. For additional information about licensure eligibility criteria for our program graduates, please visit our State Board Requirements page or email us at: stateboards@excelsior.edu.