Military & Veterans
Why Park University?
Park has been named one of the top 20 military-friendly schools for several years. Military Advanced Education cites Park's "innovative academic degree programs steeped in excellence." Named one of the top 20 military-friendly schools for several years, Park University, since 1875, is a non-profit, independent, fully accredited and private post-secondary educational institution recognizing the enormous contribution military personnel make to society. Park University and the U.S. Military enjoy an educational partnership which has stretched more than 90 years.
The Park University Success for Veterans Program is designed to provide a smooth and comprehensive transition to college for veteran students The program consists of five online transition courses. The veteran faculty members teaching these courses are academically and culturally prepared to provide high quality services for veteran students. Credits earned in the Success for Veterans program can be transferred toward a Park University degree or other high education institutions degree programs
Financial Support, Scholarships & Tuition Discounts
We proudly support military members and their dependents. Not only are Park University military campus centers beneath the military assistance tuition cap, we also offer a 25% discount on graduate courses for active duty military persons. Scholarship opportunities include:
Park Military Family Scholarship
James J. Lennon Memorial Scholarship
Sergeant Major Stan Hillery (Ret.)
Memorial Scholarship *
Air Force Aid Society's General Henry Hap Arnold Education Grant Program *
Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarships *
Enlisted Spouses' Club Scholarships *
* Park University accepts these scholarships granted by outside institutions.
Active-duty members may also use Tuition Assistance (TA). National Guard and Reservists may also tap into their TA programs, and Park programs are VA-certified for any military member or veteran that has GI Bill benefits. The GI Bill provides benefits to veterans, service members and some dependents of disabled or deceased veterans wishing to pursue an education.
For more information on how to apply for an individual scholarship or information on the financial assistance available to you, please contact us today! Our financial services staff would be happy to work with you in order to help you realize your educational needs.