Gardner-Webb University (GWU)

A place where military is family.

Gardner-Webb University proves its dedication to veterans and military families every day through the resources that we commit to help you succeed.

From our ROTC program and on-campus VA benefits counselor to our dedicated Freedom Hall lounge space and thriving campus Military Club, you have numerous opportunities to integrate into the GWU military community. 

Gardner-Webb University is a 4-year, private university located in Boiling Springs, NC. Students at Gardner-Webb can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs.

We’re committed to serving YOU.

Especially in our online environment Gardner-Webb is committed to quality course delivery and support for our students. Taught by professors hailing from prestigious educational institutions across the nation, GWU’s online degree programs offer the flexibility to complete your education from somewhere other than our campus, without sacrificing the quality of instruction or value of your degree.

With the Montgomery GI Bill chapters, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Vocational Rehabilitation, you have a strong array of financial aid options available to you as a veteran. And, with our VA benefits expert by your side, you won’t have to navigate this process alone. 

GWU Military & Veteran Support Programs

Gardner-Webb offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Gardner-Webb has GI Bill approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Gardner-Webb is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Gardner-Webb is a MyCAA approved school

The specific requirements and forms vary based on your type of service or chapter. For more details about military benefits at Gardner-Webb University go right here.

Is Gardner-Webb University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Gardner-Webb is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is GWU a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Gardner-Webb is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Does Gardner-Webb University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Gardner-Webb offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are GWU's tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $399 per credit hour Gardner-Webb’s tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.

This may mean that the student will have out-of-pocket costs.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Gardner-Webb University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

The online military tuition rate at GWU is $399.

At $399 per credit hour Gardner-Webb’s online tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.

For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Gardner-Webb University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Gardner-Webb offers online degree programs. 

Is Gardner-Webb University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Gardner-Webb is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Gardner-Webb University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Gardner-Webb has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Gardner-Webb University a MyCAA school?

Yes, Gardner-Webb is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Your family is our family.

At Gardner-Webb University, we respect and honor the sacrifices you have made. But, we also know that military spouses and dependents have educational needs, too. Our VA benefits expert can help navigate the process for you and your spouse or dependents. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Who we are and why we care

The mission of Gardner-Webb University is to prepare graduates for leadership and service in their professional careers and in their personal lives. Rigorous and innovative degree programs, combined with distinctive hands-on learning opportunities, shape students into thinkers, doers, and world-changers.  Forged within a supportive and diverse Christian community, our students emerge ready to impact their chosen professions, equipped with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.