Michigan State University is proud to support those who serve the United States and is committed to helping servicemembers and veterans achieve their education goals. With the convenience and flexibility to study 100% online, anytime, anywhere, you can earn a Michigan State master’s degree or certificate – no matter where you are stationed. Michigan State is proud to offer veterans, active-duty servicemembers and spouses of both veterans and active-duty servicemembers special military graduate assistance and savings on tuition.

Position Yourself for Success

In DOD Instruction 1322.25 issued in March of 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense recognized the role of education in cultivating a career, stating that education is important for servicemembers looking to achieve opportunities for advancement and leadership. MSU allows you to earn your degree or professional certificate while continuing to serve the United States.

Servicemembers participating in online degree and certificate programs enjoy many advantages, including:

  • Exclusive Savings – Active-duty servicemembers, guardsmen, reservists, veterans, military spouses and dependents of deceased or disabled veterans are eligible to receive special tuition savings.
  • Uninterrupted Study – You won’t have to put your studies or career advancement on hold for a military assignment or transfer.
  • Unmatched Convenience – With 24/7 online access, you can watch lectures, complete projects and take exams on your schedule, from anywhere in the world!
  • Exit and Re-enter the Program – If you have a temporary duty assignment, you may exit and re-enter your degree program without penalty.
  • Military Education Benefits – Those who qualify can use VA and Montgomery GI Bill® benefits to pay for your graduate education.
  • Special Military Pricing – Contact information below for exclusive certificate military pricing and clock hours.

For questions about your military benefits feel free to contact our toll free number 855-300-1310. 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Close up of the boots of a group of military personnel walking in camouflage uniforms.

Military Graduate Program Tuition Assistance

There are a variety of military tuition assistance and education benefits programs available to active duty and veteran servicemembers which can be used to offset graduate tuition.

Four people in various military uniforms standing in a row.

Military Certificate Tuition Assistance

In appreciation of veteran and active-duty United States servicemembers, MSU offers special military tuition rates.