Military programs and benefits
Military students worldwide have chosen Saint Joseph's College distance education for 30 years, and our programs meet the high standards that only the most-established providers of higher education can achieve. Excellent courses for distance learning in the military, even during deployment where you have limited resources.
Message from the director
We are
proud to honor those who serve and protect our nation. You will find
that the flexibility of our fully accredited programs and our generous
prior college credit transfer policy makes it a great choice for both
active duty military and veterans alike. Whatever education plan
you choose, we can help you earn your degree or certificate at your convenience,
and on your schedule. We offer
a wide variety of interesting courses, all taught by experienced, well-qualified,
and caring faculty. In addition, our academic advisors treat every
student as an individual, and not just a number.
Dave Watson
Captain, USN (Ret.)
M.A., Salve Regina
B.A., Duke University
"If it weren't for the flexibility, understanding and support of the college instructors, I would not have been successful. The professional staff and I would keep communications open through e-mail, and they always answered questions and worked with me."
— Read how our military students succeed.
Highlights
- Earn your degree — from any location —without taking time away from your family or from serving your country. No campus attendance is required.
- Access online courses and our technology helpdesk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Complete your coursework on your own schedule, even if you're deployed.
- Saint Joseph's College is a member and active participant in the Servicemember Opportunities College (SOC) network of SOCAD-2 and 4, SOCNAV-2 and 4 and SOCMAR-2 and 4 programs. That means your college credits transfer easily between Saint Joseph's College and other SOC schools, providing you with the fastest and most convenient path to a quality college education.
- Affordable tuition. Our undergraduate tuition is $250 per credit hour for anyone using tuition assistance and our graduate tuition is $300 per credit hour. Recognizing the sacrifices that military spouses make, we gratefully extend these discounted rates to them as well. Financial aid is available and our programs qualify for tuition assistance (TA).
- In addition to TA, you may also be eligible to use GI Bill funds for your college education at Saint Joseph's College.
You face a number of challenges and an equal number of opportunities in pursuing your college education. We're here to help, to advise and to listen.
