Tuition Rates for Military Students Using Tuition Assistance

VA and Military

NOTICE:

Effective March 8, 2013, the Marines and Army have suspended active-duty tuition assistance programs indefinitely as a result of the federal budget sequestration. Both branches have indicated that no new awards will be funded; however, any course enrollments currently in progress or approved prior to the cut-off date will be honored. At this time it is unclear whether other branches of the military will follow. You can continue to access GI Bill benefits if applicable, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) or Post 9/11 GI Bill, or use other funding sources (i.e. grants, scholarships, or state Tuition Assistance where available).

Please contact your local education centers with questions and to get updates. Updated information will also be posted to this website.

Military Students Using Tuition Assistance

Part-time Tuition Rates

Special Fees:

(apply to select programs)

• Science Lab Fee: $350 (one time)
  Individuals pursuing either of the science bachelor’s degrees or science master’s degrees that require a home science lab will be assessed this one-time charge (billed separately along with the first term’s tuition).
• Consolidated Nursing Program Fee: $350 (one time)
  Individuals pursuing a nursing degree will be assessed a one-time charge (billed separately along with the first term's tuition).
• Demonstration Teaching (standard): $1,000
  Individuals in a Teachers College program that includes student teaching must pay a $100 application fee, plus a $900 demonstration teaching fee prior to their in-classroom teaching practicum.
• Internship Teaching Model: $1,900 (one time)
  Individuals in a Teachers College program that includes student teaching will be assessed a one-time charge for the Demonstration Teaching fee, either the standard fee or the Internship Model fee. The Internship Model fee applies only to those individuals who will student teach under the internship model for an entire school year.
• Educational Leadership Practicum: $1,000 (one time)
  Individuals pursuing the M.S. in Educational Leadership will be assessed this one-time fee in their last term as they complete their practicum experience.

Additional notes:

• Military students may be able to supplement their tuition assistance with benefits from the Montgomery GI Bill if they are eligible.
• Federal financial aid is not available for part-time students but may be available for full-time military students.
• Veterans using the Montgomery GI Bill who are not active duty are treated as normal students; the part-time option is not available.
• WGU reserves the right to change any of its tuition and fees. Students will be notified in advance of the new tuition rates.

Tuition Payment Terms

Tuition for the full term is due at the beginning of each term. For regular new students, payment is due on or before the 22nd of the month preceding their intended program start date. Students not on financial aid or scholarship may elect a two-payment plan for an additional convenience fee. Contact the Bursar’s Office at bursar@wgu.edu to make this arrangement. Returned checks will be assessed a service charge. Students are responsible for payment of tuition and fees. Failure to receive payment in full by the end of the current term is grounds for administrative withdrawal.

Military tuition assistance (TA) students may be eligible for a deferral of tuition once their DA 2171 Form has been completed, authorized, and received by WGU.

For answers to specific questions, email va@wgu.edu.