The green campus of Hawk Hill, Saint Joseph University's main campus, the gothic spires of Barbelin Hall rise in the foreground and the skyscrapers of Philadelphia loom in the background

Explore Your Academic and Admissions Options

Saint Joseph’s University is proud to offer a 10 percent tuition discount on master’s degrees, adult learner and certificate programs for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, veterans and their spouses.*

As a veteran-friendly university, we've been providing resources for men and women who serve our country for over 100 years. We've been designated as a 2023–2024 Military Friendly® School (Gold Status), and our online Master's in Education programs have been recognized in U.S. News' online education rankings as among the nation's best for veterans in 2023. We've also been recognized in the 2024 Military Times - Best for Vets Colleges and 2022-2023 Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) Pennsylvania College/University of the Year rankings. 

All military service members are advised to speak with their ESO (Educational Services Officer) or counselor within their respective Military Service prior to enrolling at Saint Joseph's University.

*Please note, individual discounts cannot be combined with other offers.

Admissions

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Admissions

Admissions

Saint Joseph's welcomes military personnel and veterans to apply, offering tailored support and programs to help them achieve academic and career success.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Saint Joseph's provides various financial aid options for military personnel and veterans, including scholarships, grants, and assistance with VA benefits.

Barbelin Hall on Saint Joseph's University campus.

Degree Programs

Degree Programs

Saint Joseph’s has hundreds of degree options to fit your career path. There is a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate or certificate programs to choose from!

Financing Your Education

Post 9/11 GI Bill®

The education benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Saint Joseph’s University allow veterans and their families with at least 36 months of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2011, and those discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, to attend SJU full or part-time with the cost of tuition covered. Individuals who have served 90 days to 36 months of aggregate service are eligible for a percentage of their tuition to be covered. Students are encouraged to verify eligibility of benefits with the VA and visit www.gibill.va.gov.

Once accepted to Saint Joseph’s University, eligible veterans will need to provide a certificate of eligibility to Saint Joseph’s Financial Aid Office. Students will need to apply for benefits at the beginning of each session they are registered for courses.

Post 9/11 GI Billl®  benefits are available for 15 years after the veteran’s last day of active duty. Veterans may be able to transfer the tuition benefits to their children or family member.

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 Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Saint Joseph's University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program to offer additional financing to those service members who qualify for 100% entitlement to the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Military & Veteran Spouses and Dependents

If you are the spouse or dependent of a United States military veteran(s), let your admission counselor know. They can help direct you to information about benefits and guide you through the financial aid process.