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Estimated Expenses and Default Cohort Rate Information
Visit here for information regarding estimated expenses for full-time beginning undergraduate students and EKU Cohort Default Rate (CDR)*
Currently, the FY 2019 CDR is 2.3% (nationally) and 2.9% (EKU). This is updated by 1 October of each year.
*Data provided by the National Center for Education Statistics
Scholarships
EKU Veteran and Military-Specific Foundation Scholarships
- Jim and Tracy Rainey Endowed Scholarship
- Kennie and Regina Fultz Endowed Scholarship
- Randy and Sharon Shaw Scholarship
Be sure to ‘Login as Returning User’ with your EKU single-sign on credentials. You must be an admitted student to apply.
Membership Scholarships
- SALUTE Scholarship (recipients must be members of SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society)
- CCME – Council of Colleges and Military Educators Scholarships
Student Veterans of America Scholarships
National Scholarships
- *NEW* Six Triple Eight Legacy Scholarship
- Pat Tillman Scholarship
- Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship
- Folds of Honor Scholarships
- Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter Scholarship Program
- Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund
- Leonardo DRS Guardian Scholarship
- James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship
- Grossman Law Military Veterans Scholarship
- My Military Savings Scholarship
- Headline Tickets Scholarship
- Allied.com Military Scholarship
- Fallen Patriots Scholarship
- Gilman-McCain Dependent Scholarship
- Hill and Ponton Veterans Scholarship
- American Legion Scholarships
- AMVETS Generation T Scholarship
- PVA – Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship
- VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars “Sports Clips Help a Hero” Scholarship
- VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars Youth Scholarship
- Fisher House Scholarships for Military Children
- Fisher House Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship
- National Military Family Association Scholarships for Spouses
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Kaplan Freedom Scholarships
Veterans Administration Scholarships
Reduced Military Tuition Rate
Eastern Kentucky University offers reduced tuition rates of $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses* and $325 for graduate courses* to eligible service members currently serving on active duty and/or serving in the Reserves/National Guard.
For information regarding the Reduced Military Spouse Rate, visit the Military Dependent Checklist and scroll down to the section “For Military Spouses Only”.
*Note: The following programs are not eligible for the Reduced Active Duty Rate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing Practice, and BS/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
How to claim your Reduced Military Tuition Rate:
- Open Chrome or Internet Explorer and visit https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#/single-record.
- Enter your information to create a free account.
- Provide the information requested on the “Single Record Request” tab to obtain a report certifying active duty status.** (Only enter the required information designated by the red asterisks – Name, DOB, SS#)
- Submit your Certificate of Active Duty* via our Student Document Portal
- *Reserve/National Guard submit Title 10 or Title 32 orders – or – a copy of your current LES
Important Information!
- All students (including continuing and returning) must request the Reduced Military Rate prior to the beginning of each academic year, after August 1.
- Students must submit their request by the Add/Drop deadline for each subsequent academic year. Please go to Colonels Compass for Add/Drop deadlines based upon your registered terms.
- The Reduced Military Rate cannot be applied retroactively.
- The Reduced Military Rate is not available for students who are also receiving KYNG State Tuition Assitance
Federal Tuition Assistance
Each branch of service has its own rules and procedures regarding Federal Tuition Assistance, but service members may be eligible for up to $4,000 in educational benefits per year. These funds are paid directly to the university to be applied towards tuition expenses. Military.com explains each service’s Tuition Assistance program and provides links to each service’s TA websites:
*If you have questions about Kentucky National Guard education resources please visit KHEAA’s Military and Veterans page.
Federal Tuition Assistance Forms Upload
Servicemembers using Federal Tuition Assistance, submit your approved TA Authorization form(s). This now includes ALL Branches (Army*, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard).
*NOTE: Students using Federal Tuition Assistance through ArmyIgnitED. The upgraded ArmyIgnitED portal launched on 29 August 2022! Soldiers are now able to request tuition assistance for FY 23 for courses starting after 1 October 2022.
Please review the Soldier Tip Sheet to prepare for the upgraded ArmyIgnitED portal. Visit the DegreeWorks page for information on how to upload your DegreeWorks degree plan.
Questions? Email us at EKUVETS@eku.edu
Submit Your Federal Tuition Assistance Authorization
Students using federal tuition assistance to fund their classes must submit approved TA Authorization form(s) to EKU in order for TA funds to be applied to student accounts. Your authorization form(s) will be sent to Student Accounting, and will be processed as soon as possible in the order it is received. Please be sure that you are submitting the actual approved and signed TA authorization form(s) for your individual classes, and not simply a screenshot of your approval to utilize federal tuition assistance.
Due to large submission volume, it make take time for your TA to be applied to your student account. We appreciate your patience.
Thank you!
Policy on Return of Unearned TA Funds
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded.
To comply with the new Department of Defense Policy, Eastern Kentucky University will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided (see the Full Schedule for Return of Unearned TA Funds). TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. These funds are returned to the military service branch in which the student serves.
Students who are called for mobilization or whose spouse/legal guardian or sponsored dependent is called to active duty should refer to University Policy 4.3.14P, Military Activation and Course Completion, which provides several options, including withdrawal from the course(s) and/or University or taking an incomplete and completing the course(s) following completion of mobilization.
Eligible requests for military withdrawal triggers a 100% refund in all tuition and course fees which will be returned to the student’s military service branch and result in no debt to the student.
EKU Rates of Pursuit for Federal GI Bill Entitlement
Undergraduate Full Time Requirement
| 16 weeks | 12 Hours |
| 12 weeks | 08 Hours |
| 08 weeks | 06 Hours |
| 06 weeks | 04 Hours |
Graduate Full Time Requirement
Chapters 31 / 33
| Length of term | Enter in TT / FF (Full time hours) |
| 16 Weeks | 9 |
| 12 Weeks | 6 |
| 8 Weeks | 4 |
| 6 Weeks | 3 |
Chapters 30 / 35 / 1606
| Student Credit Hours Taken | Length of Term | Enter in TT /FF |
| 9 or more | 16 weeks | Full |
| 6 – 8 | 16 weeks | 3 / 4 |
| 5 | 16 weeks | 1 / 2 |
| 3 – 4 | 16 weeks | 1 / 4 |
| 6 | 12 weeks | Full |
| 4 – 5 | 12 weeks | 3 / 4 |
| 3 | 12 weeks | 1 / 2 |
| 4 | 8 weeks | Full |
| 3 | 8 weeks | 3 / 4 |
| 2 | 8 weeks | 1 / 2 |
| 3 | 6 weeks | Full |