Military & Veterans Admissions
Offering a wide variety of educational opportunities tailored to fit the dynamic lifestyle of today’s military personnel, veterans and their families.
Active Duty / Reserve
Tuition Assistance (TA) and Military Education Information for current servicemembers.
Veteran
UIU helps veterans maximize their education benefits with flexible programs and personalized support.
Spouse / Dependent
UIU’s commitment to service members extends to the the entire military family.
Our commitment to our service members allows you the opportunity to fulfill your military commitment without leaving your career objectives behind. We understand that your schedule and location can change suddenly, so we have programs that can help you in that transition. Our courses can go with you, no matter where you are.
Upper Iowa has been named a top Military-Friendly University by Military Advanced Education and VIQTORY for many years. We are proud to be a participating institution in the Principles of Excellence and Yellow Ribbon programs. Please see the Military and Veterans Information Sheet that outlines why UIU might be right for you.
UIU is proudly committed to our service members.
Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC)
Online degree pathways help Air and Space Force personnel complete their bachelor’s after earning their CCAF degree.
Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE)
Upper Iowa University’s NCPACE-Self-Paced via Mail program provides a means for you to continue your education while at sea or on deployment when internet service is not available.
Military Family Grant
Upper Iowa’s Military Family Grant offers $250 per credit hour tuition rates for undergraduate courses and $325 per credit hour tuition rates for graduate courses! For spouses and dependents of active duty, reserve and National Guard service members.
Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)
Upper Iowa University participates in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program.
Active / Reserve Military / TA
Associated with the U.S. armed services and the opportunity it gives us to enhance the leadership potential of servicemembers and their families.
Veterans Benefits
Associated with the Department of Education of the State of Iowa and the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer Veterans Benefits.
Military Spouse and Dependents
Members of the total military family can mix and match the style of courses to provide the best fit for their busy lives.
Military Partnerships & Benefits
UIU offers partnerships with military in specific programs to align with Army training outcomes to help promote and develop leaders within the Army and across the globe.
Military Resources
Take advantage of some external resources when reviewing your educational needs.
Timothy Wright, '19
Social Sciences
Self-Paced Degree Program
UIU was the best choice for me. They accepted most of my Military Training, and made enrollment easier for me and my family. The staff encouraged, and insisted that I had an interest in that subject before I get to involved.
