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Military & Veterans

Proudly supporting those who serve our nation.

A Top 10 Military Friendly University

  • Dedicated support for active-duty and veteran service members.
  • Tuition Discount on all programs. See details below.
  • A Yellow Ribbon School and GI Bill® eligible.
GI BILL IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA).
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Life After the Service

Watch this message from our veterans on staff. We’re passionate about helping because we’ve been there too.

Tuition Discount

A 10% tuition discount is available to active duty* and veteran military service members. For the purposes of this tuition discount, active duty includes:

  • U.S. Air Force: active duty, Air National Guard on active duty, Air Force Reserve on active duty
  • U.S. Army: active duty, Army National Guard on active duty, Army Reserve on active duty
  • U.S. Coast Guard: active duty, Coast Guard Reserve on active duty
  • U.S. Marines: active duty, Marine Corps Reserve on active duty
  • U.S. Navy: active duty, Naval Reserve on active duty

“Active” is defined as after basic training is complete. View current tuition rates.

First: Apply to LAPU

Visit Admissions to learn more about deadlines and requirements.

Ready to apply? Fill out this simple form and a LAPU Enrollment Counselor will contact you shortly.

After Applying to LAPU:

VA Benefits (33, 35, 31, 1606, 1607)

1. Apply for VA Benefits & Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

2. Complete:

3. Miscellaneous Forms:

Tuition Assistance or MyCAA

1. Complete:

2. Contact your local ESO and Service Portal Customer Service to help with generating your TA Voucher. Send a copy of your Tuition Assistance or MyCAA tuition approval for the courses in which you will be enrolled for the Semester.

3. Log into the Tuition Assistance website and email your course approval to military@lapu.edu.

Principles of Excellence

Los Angeles Pacific University fully complies with Executive Order 13607 establishing Principles of Excellence for educational institutions serving service members, veterans, spouses, and other family members.

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Students using GI Bill® benefits from the VA will not be charged out-of-state tuition and fees.
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:

  • Prevent the student’s enrollment;
  • Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
  • Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
  • Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

  • Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
  • Provide a written request to be certified;
  • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies

Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (P.L.116-315)
Los Angles Pacific University abides by Provision 1005 and provides in-state tuition to all Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, Ch 30 and CH 33 recipients.

Records and Training Transcripts

ACE (American Council on Education) explains how your military training and experience can be translated into academic credit. Learn more in the military guide.

To earn academic credit for military service and coursework, request your official transcript:

Additional Resources

There are a number of resources available to veterans. The VA, AMVETS, and DAV offer many services to veterans and their dependents. Whether it be for your education or disability benefits, these organizations can help with the benefits you have earned.

Military OneSource: This is a 24/7 resource for military members, their spouses, and veterans. Visit the Military OneSource website for more information.

Transition Assistance Program (TAP): The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to ensure service members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public or private sector or starting their own business. Visit the TAP website for more information.

*Contact a LAPU Enrollment Representative at (855) 527-2768 or contact@lapu.edu for more detailed information about our online degree programs.

“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.”

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