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Download the Guide to Military and VA Education Benefits at Walden University (pdf)

Walden has established policies and processes that work in conjunction with the St. Louis Regional VA Processing Center. Follow the directions in this document to help avoid delays in benefit payments.

Salute will guide you to

  • Apply for your MGIB benefits
  • Reinstate your MGIB benefits
  • Obtain an active duty or honorable veterans 10 percent tuition reduction
  • Submit active duty tuition assistance voucher

U.S. Military/VA

U.S. Military and Veterans at Walden

Walden is an accredited university with a proud history of serving the educational needs of men and women in the armed forces. University programs are approved through the Minnesota State Approving Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs. Walden has a team of VA-trained certifying officials dedicated to supporting servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents.

Active Duty/Veteran Benefits

If you are currently serving in the military or are a military veteran, Walden offers a 10 percent tuition reduction. (Not valid for Tennessee residents. Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition and fees.)

Walden accepts

  • Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) (Please remember that MGIB is a reimbursement program. You are required to pay tuition per university policy and receive reimbursement through your MGIB.)
  • Post 9/11 GI Bill (It is highly recommended that you consult with Walden’s veterans affairs officer before electing to use this benefit.)
  • Military Tuition Assistance/Top-Up Program
  • VA Vocational Rehabilitation

Walden understands

  • Temporary duty (TDY) and temporary additional duty (TAD) commitments
  • Deployment missions
  • That you can’t log in to classes at prescribed times
  • How to consolidate credits from multiple institutions
  • The unique needs of the military family

Consolidate and Transfer Your Credits

Walden is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium. This means you may be eligible to transfer credits from other educational institutions and get a head start on your degree at Walden.

For example, Walden accepts certain credits from

  • DANTES
  • SMARTS
  • AARTS
  • CCAF
  • Accredited U.S. universities and community colleges
  • Professional associations

Request information or call 1-866-492-5336 in the United States or see a list of international phone numbers. You can also email Walden’s Veterans Affairs Officer.

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