Military

Ohio State provides a high-quality online academic experience to prepare you for your next career move. Maximize your military education benefits and balance life’s commitments through Ohio State’s online degree programs.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Ohio State #5 for online bachelor’s programs, #3 for online graduate nursing programs, and #3 for online graduate business programs for veterans (excluding MBA). Ohio State offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, and most military and veteran students receive in-state tuition rates – no matter where you’re located. Find the degree that is right for you and continue your education with Ohio State Online.

There are several opportunities at Ohio State for financial assistance for veteran and military students and their family members – including paying the same tuition and fees, regardless of where you call home. Other options for financial assistance include:

• FAFSA
• GI Benefits
• Scholarship Programs via the VA

You can also review our GI Bill® Guide to help you navigate the process and verify your GI Bill® eligibility. 

For more information regarding veteran’s admissions or for questions regarding financial assistance, contact Military and Veterans Services. If you have specific questions, you can email the office at askaveteran@osu.edu.

Ohio State grants credit for officially documented military training, experience and/or coursework, as recommended by the American Council on Education, through the Prior Learning Assessment Military Credit. Read more about military credit at transfercredit.ohio.gov.

Ohio State undergraduate, degree-seeking military member and Veteran students who have served in a foreign country, outside of the United States for at least 90 days (consecutive or non-consecutive) are eligible to receive general education credit (Global Studies in legacy GE and Social & Behavioral Sciences in new GE) for their experience and training through the General Education Military Credit.

Through the Service to Service program, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs provides additional support, resources, and programs to active-duty military, veterans, and their families enrolled in public affairs graduate programs including the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Administration and Leadership online programs. Learn more about the Service to Service program and eligible graduate programs.

When applying, you will follow the same steps as other applicants. Ohio State does consider your military experience during the application evaluation process. For information on the admissions process for the online program you’re interested in, take a look at the admissions page including specific guidelines for military and veteran students.

State Authorization allows Ohio State to offer educational opportunities to students nationwide. We have a team dedicated to researching regulations and seeking and maintaining compliance with those regulations so you can participate in online programs wherever you’re stationed in the United States.

If you are stationed overseas and want to continue your education online, there are some specific guidelines. Please reach out to us for help!