Veterans, Beneficiaries & Active Duty
Ranked 59th by U.S. News & World Report in their "Best Colleges for Veterans," we help our veterans, beneficiaries, and active duty service members navigate the world of higher education — from applying and becoming a student to graduation and pursuing a career.
Our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides small class sizes, meaning you'll get to know your classmates and professors. With the Student Veterans Association (SVA), you'll meet other veterans, beneficiaries and active duty members pursuing their education at DU.
Along the way, programs like Peer to Peer Network will help you become familiar with academia by connecting you with veterans with experience in the University of Denver community.
Financial Aid
All veterans, beneficiaries, and active duty service members who are eligible for GI Bill® education benefits can apply those benefits to pay for their education. We also waive undergraduate application fees for veterans, beneficiaries and active duty service members.
Learn more about our financial aid offerings and how you can fund your education at DU.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
The GI Bill® Comparison Tool helps student veterans understand the amount of tuition that will be paid to an institution on their behalf, as well as the amount of scholarships, grants and loans they'll need if tuition isn't fully covered by the GI Bill®.
For Undergraduate Applicants
Veterans and active duty service members enter as transfer students. Check out our credit transfer guidelines to see how your completed coursework can be applied to a DU education.
For Graduate Applicants
Graduate application requirements differ by program, but there are standard admission criteria for all applicants. Learn about transcript, GPA, standardized test and supplemental document requirements.
Support Services
Student Veterans Association
Working to increase awareness of veterans issues around campus, the Student Veterans Association also creates a community for veterans on campus and educates veterans on their available benefits.
Learn MoreVeterans Advocacy Project
Offered through Sturm College of Law, this clinic helps veterans who may have a VA Disability Compensation case or Discharge Upgrade claim.
Learn MoreRight Foot Forward
Right Foot Forward matches veterans with industry professionals, providing mentoring, networking and learning opportunities to students in preparation for their post-graduation job search. After completing the program, participants also receive a suit from Brooks Brothers.
Learn MorePeer to Peer Network
Peer to Peer Network connects veteran students with veterans who have experience with the University of Denver. Designed to help students to become familiar with higher education, this mentorship program is available to all veteran students.
Learn MoreDisability Services Program
We provide a variety of support services for students with disabilities, including classroom accommodations and health services.
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