Military Applicants

At Brandeis Online, we value the unique perspectives that military veterans and active-duty personnel bring to the virtual classroom.

Whether you're interested in taking courses for professional development, earning a certificate or pursuing a full degree, we're thrilled that you're considering joining our vibrant, interactive community of online learners.

Military Discount

Brandeis Online is proud to offer military veterans, active-duty personnel and their spouses a 15% tuition discount on all our online master's degrees and certificates. The discount may be used in conjunction with other benefits earned through the Department of Veteran Affairs, such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon Program.

In order to receive the 15% tuition discount, students must email a certificate of eligibility to their student advisor.

If you are unable to obtain a certificate of eligibility, please send the following documentation to your student advisor:

  • Active-Duty Personnel: Proof of service letter or verification letter from a commanding officer or a confirmation email to online@brandeis.edu from the Department of Defense email address
  • Veterans: DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
  • Spouses: Spouse’s DD Form 214 OR spouse’s proof of service letter or verification letter OR verification letter from the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
Please contact online@brandeis.edu with any questions regarding the Brandeis Online military discount.

Veteran Benefits

As part of our commitment to supporting veterans, Brandeis University accepts benefits from the following educational benefits programs:

  • Post-911 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
  • Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
  • Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA/Chapter 35)
  • Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
  • Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
  • Yellow Ribbon Program

To utilize Veterans Affairs benefits, students must complete the Request for VA Certification form each semester that they wish to be certified. New students must also submit either (1) a certificate of eligibility or (2) a "Statement of Benefits" obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs — eBenefits. 

For more information on using Veterans Affairs benefits to fund your Brandeis Online education, please view Brandeis University's full veteran benefits policy. 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.