Xavier University

Student veterans and military affiliated students at Xavier have access to the Veteran and Military Family Center which provides modern facilities and infrastructure, dedicated advising and career counseling services, and a mentorship program that enhances their experience at Xavier and facilitates success within the values of the Jesuit tradition.

Xavier University and the Veteran and Military Family Center are regularly recognized nationally for their programs and support for veterans and military affiliated students. These rankings take many aspects of the University and the VMFC into account, which means that being recognized is another way we can validate that we live our mission: to provide world-class personalized service to all of our student veterans and military affiliated students.

The staff of the Veteran and Military Family Center consists of 5 dedicated team members that are ready and able to provide assistance to students from the moment they express interest in applying to the University until they walk across the stage at graduation and beyond as they become members of Xavier's Alumni Network. Each team member is focused on a functional area such as admissions or VA Educational benefits to provide that specialized service to student veterans and military affiliated students.

Xavier offers many programs, including over 90 undergraduate majors/concentrations and 60 minors as well as graduate programs offered in 30 areas.

Why choose Xavier as a military affiliated student:

• The Veteran and Military Family Center is nationally ranked
• Xavier University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
• Xavier University accepts military training for credit
• The Veteran and Military Family Center has a dedicated staff of 5
• Small class sizes, student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1

Scholarships for military affiliated students at Xavier

• Emily Barbero Memorial Veterans Scholarship

Those eligible for this scholarship are pursuing degrees in either the Data Science or the Philosophy, Politics, and the Public programs. Limited to full-time Xavier students who are either honorably discharged Veterans or military-affiliated students (the immediate family members of either a veteran or serving military member).

• David Joyce Scholarship

24 scholarships of $2,000 per semester for any GE Aviation employee or employee's dependent with preference for veteran or military affiliated status.

VA Work Study position in the Veteran and Military Family Center

• Military affiliated students who are actively utilizing a VA Education Benefit are eligible
• Work up to 20 hours per week while enrolled in classes
• Opportunity to develop professional skills
• Positions span the length of the academic year
• Carry a range of responsibilities: Undergraduate Veteran Outreach Coordinator, Undergraduate Military Family Outreach Coordinator, Graduate Veteran and Military Family Outreach Coordinator, Benefit Processing Assistant, and Marketing Coordinator

Xavier University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Xavier offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Xavier has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exams
• Does not award credit for the DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Xavier is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Xavieris not a MyCAA approved school

Is Xavier University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Xavier is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. 

Is Xavier University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Xavier is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. 

Does Xavier University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Xavier offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. 

Does Xavier University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Xavier offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. 

What are Xavier University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At Xavier tuition rate for active military may exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. 

What are Xavier University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At Xavier online tuition rates for active military may exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may  have out-of-pocket costs. 

Does Xavier University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Xavier offers online degree programs. 

Is Xavier University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Xavier is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Does Xavier University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

No, Xavier does not have master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Is Xavier University a military friendly school?

Xavier is considered military friendly. They feature a Veteran and Military Family Center, 5 person military affiliated student support team, credit for military service, and is a Yellow Ribbon School.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance.

Is Xavier University a MyCAA school?

No, Xavier is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.