A New Chapter
Whether you're in ROTC, active duty, a veteran or a military spouse or dependent, Ashland University is dedicated to ensuring that if college is the next step in your journey, you will always have the support you need. Ashland University was named among the top 12 schools in the nation for military-connected and veteran students, and is the only private university on the list.
A Degree is Affordable
Ashland University continues to show our commitment to military-connected and veteran students and their families by ensuring each qualifying student has their tuition partly, if not entirely, covered when they choose Ashland.
Through a combination of GI BillTM benefits, the Yellow Ribbon Program and our deep commitment to the success of every student, military-connected and veteran students who come to Ashland will pay little to no tuition out of pocket. Along with our commitment to guiding you throughout the transition from the military to college and civilian life, we are dedicated to giving you a world-class education with individualized attention and as little out-of-pocket expenses as possible.
The Jack
Designed for exclusive military-connected and veteran student use, The Jack W. Liebert Military & Veteran Resource Center is your hub on campus. Housing everything from the Military Student Service offices to a USO-style lounge and communal spaces designed to bring students like you together, The Jack gives you everything you need to transition successfully from military to college life.
Come See for Yourself
Come for a campus visit! We’ll give you a tour and start helping you navigate the daily details of college life—housing, finances, meals, meeting faculty, scheduling classes, partnering with other veterans who can advise you on any details you may have questions about.
Steps to Enrollment
First, we’ll help you determine and apply for all the VA benefits that apply to you. Next, we’ll help you complete and submit your application for admission to Ashland University. Once you’re admitted, we’ll also help you choose and register for classes.
You’ll apply either as an undergraduate student, a transfer student or a graduate student.
Tuition Assistance (TA) funds are a unique, distinct source of financial aid available to eligible Service members, and TA is a first payer. For details on applying for TA funds, visit the Military OneSource website.
Eligible Service members must receive approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling.
The estimated cost of books and supplies ranges from $500 to $1,000 per year, depending on the type and level of academic program.
Readmission: Former students are welcome to return and study at Ashland University; simply complete and submit the reactivation application form. Be sure to list any colleges or universities you have attended while you’ve been away. Please request official transcripts from these institutions to be sent to our Admissions Office.
Apply as an undergraduate student if you have not attended another higher education institution after high school graduation.
- A minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average is required on your official high school transcript.
- An ACT test score is not required, but if it’s available and is above 18, you may be eligible for merit scholarships.
Apply as a transfer student if you have attempted college coursework after high school graduation.
- A minimum cumulative 2.25 grade point average is required on your official college transcript.
- Contact us to learn more about transferring your entitlement.
- You may receive merit-based scholarships if you qualify.
All college-level credit with a “C-“ grade or better from a regionally-accredited institution will transfer. Regardless of the number of credits transferring, Ashland University still requires you to complete all degree requirements of your chosen field of study. Most associate degree requirements transfer to Ashland University as the equivalent of 64 semester hours and the student will be granted junior status.
For courses from colleges or universities that do not hold regional accreditation, Ashland University will accept transfer credit on a course-by-course and provisional basis. To be granted transfer credit, students must pass 15 semester hours of credit at Ashland University with “C” grades or better. Ashland University may then accept up to 64 semester hours of credit.
Joint Service and CCAF transcripts are evaluated on an individual basis for service members to determine applicable transfer equivalencies.
Apply as a graduate student if you are pursuing an advanced degree after earning an undergraduate degree from a higher education institution.
- Grade point average requirements vary among graduate degree programs.
- Contact us to learn more about transferring your entitlement.
After admission, veterans are granted eight semester hours of college credit if honorably discharged.