Turn Your Military Experience Into a Career-Ready Degree

Use your VA benefits at a Military Friendly® university with flexible, hybrid programs built for active-duty service members, veterans, and military families.

Speak with a Military Advisor today to get a clear answer on your benefits, credits, and start date, all in one conversation.

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Use Your Military Benefits in 3 Simple Steps

With flexible hybrid programs, VA benefits, and career-focused degrees, Westcliff is built for veterans.

Apply with Your Benefits

Submit your application and share your military education benefits.

We Review Your Credits & Funding

We evaluate your Joint Services Transcript (JST), prior education, and benefit eligibility.

Start Your Degree on Your Schedule

With 6 start dates available each year, you can begin when it’s right for you.

Your Military Benefits Can Be Used at Westcliff

Westcliff University accepts a wide range of VA education benefits for veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible family members—across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

VA-Approved Benefits Include:

Post-9/11 GI Bill®
Yellow Ribbon Program
Montgomery GI Bill® (Active Duty & Selected Reserve)
Tuition Assistance
VR&E (Veteran Readiness & Employment)
Survivor & Dependent Education Benefits

Reduce or Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program and proper benefit planning, many students significantly reduce—or fully cover—tuition expenses.

Make Your Benefits Go Further

STEM Scholarship Opportunity

If you’re pursuing a qualifying degree in technology or related fields, you may be eligible for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship, providing up to $30,000 in additional funding.

Online, Hybrid, Evening or Weekend Options Available

Whether you’re active-duty, transitioning, or balancing work and family, Westcliff programs are designed to meet you where you are.

Flexible Learning Options:

You don’t have to put your life on hold to earn your degree.

Degrees Designed for What Comes Next

Your military experience brings discipline, leadership, and real-world skills.
Westcliff helps translate that into a career path.

Business & Management

Real-world, applied learning
experiences

Information Technology & Computer Science

Skills aligned with high-demand industries

Nursing

Immersive hands-on training with cutting-edge simulations

Law, Engineering, and more

Best career services and job support

This isn’t just a degree—it’s your next mission.

What Our Students Say

“One of the biggest concerns I was having was whether I could balance academics with entrepreneurship and family responsibilities. Westcliff offered the most flexibility, strong support for military-affiliated students, and a practical, career-focused curriculum. I needed a program that allowed me to apply what I was learning in real time.”

Timothy John Zaide

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) graduate

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone

As veterans themselves, Westcliff’s Military Admissions and Advising team supports you at every step:

Understanding and verifying your benefits
Identifying scholarship opportunities
Planning your path from enrollment to graduation
Assisting with required documentation
Evaluating transfer credits and military experience

Ready to Use Your Military Benefits?

Find out what you qualify for—and how to get started—in one conversation.

Tell us your service branch and career goals, and we’ll map out your degree
and funding options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use GI Bill® and scholarships together?

Yes, scholarships are encouraged and will not affect your benefits.

Are online or hybrid programs covered?

Yes, programs on-campus or online are covered under veteran benefits and DOD tuition assistance.

What documents do I need?

Most veteran benefits will require proof of service, such as DD14, and a certificate of eligibility provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Do I need to attend full-time?

No, you can attend less than full-time and will still be able to use veteran benefits or DOD tuition assistance.