Support for Military and Veteran Students
Purdue University Northwest provides a high-quality online learning environment allowing service members, spouses and their families to reach their educational and career goals during and after their service to our country.
Flexible and Focused on You
- Students benefit from access to premium university resources, professors, degrees and programs with flexible scheduling, enabling adult students to balance the pursuit of educational goals with the demands of career and family life.
- Our accredited online degree programs are cost-effective, maximizing the use of Armed Forces tuition assistance and veteran, spouse and dependent education benefits.
Financial Assistance and Support for Military Members/Veterans
Purdue Northwest is uniquely prepared to help you achieve your education goals.
- We understand you don’t control your schedule and deployments may temporarily halt your study.
- You can study 24/7—you take your classes on your time, not ours.
- Our staff understand the needs of the military family.
- Combine your military experience with our nursing programs to take the next big step in your nursing career.
Benefits for Service Members and Veterans
Purdue Northwest is approved by the following programs that provide financial assistance to our military members to ensure that they can reach their educational goals:
See PNW’s Guide to Veteran and Dependents Education Benefits
The PNW Office of Veteran Services offers support to veterans and service members as they transition from the military environment into the academic environment to pursue their educational goals. Services include:
- Priority registration
- Fee deferment
- Assistance with VA certification
- Referrals to appropriate University support services
- Guidance during military deployment
Learn more about the services available through the Office of Veteran Services.
Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® program, military spouses or children may be eligible for transfer of education benefits. For more information, please contact the Office of Veteran Services.
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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Helpful Military Resources
The first step for active duty and veterans is to visit the Department of Veterans Affairs to review benefit options and submit an application. You must verify approval before beginning the enrollment process to prevent billing issues.
View Accreditation Information
For additional information, visit the individual services’ education sites: