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Military Quick Facts

  • Online BAH
    $0
  • GI Bill® Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
  • $0 Tuition Cost for Veterans
  • $0 Tuition Cost for Military
  • MyCAA
    YES
Yellow Ribbon

Indiana Wesleyan University Military and Veteran Affairs

The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for Indiana Wesleyan University. This includes contact information for their veteran affairs department, as well as other info related to military and veteran programs such as Tuition Assistance and the Yellow Ribbon program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 6,000
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 6,000
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $ 250
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $ 0
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Online
    $0
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    NO
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    NO
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    NO
  • Offers ROTC Program
    YES
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    NO
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    YES
  • MyCAA
    YES
  • Accreditation
    Regional
  • Availability
    Classroom & Online
ROTC Detail
  • ROTC Overview

    Army ROTC Scholarships

    • National 4-year scholarship.
    • Campus-based scholarships for 2 and 3-years
    • GRFD National Guard
    • Nursing-specific (up to 3.5 years)
    • 100% Tuition and fees (or room and board) covered
    • $1,200 / year for textbooks
    • Maintain minimum GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale)
    • ROTC program requirements must be met
    • $420 monthly contracting stipend
Yellow Ribbon Detail
  • Degree level
    Associates
  • National and Global
  • Amount
    Unlimited (50%)
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Bachelors
  • National and Global
  • Amount
    Unlimited (50%)
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Associates
  • Traditional Campus
  • Amount
    Unlimited (50%)
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Bachelors
  • Traditional Campus
  • Amount
    Unlimited (50%)
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Graduate
  • Traditional Campus
  • Amount
    Unlimited (50%)
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Graduate
  • National and Global
  • Amount
    $15,000
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Graduate
  • Wesley Seminary
  • Amount
    $15,000
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Undergraduate
  • National and Global
  • Amount
    Unlimited (50%)
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    Undergraduate
  • Aviation
  • Amount
    $2,500
  • Number
    10
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $6,000
    In State
    $6,000
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $12,000
    In State
    $12,000
    Out of State
  • Cost-Per-Credit
    $250
    In State
    $250
    Out of State
  • Cost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
    $250
    Campus
    $250
    Online
  • Cost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
    $500
    Campus
    $500
    Online
  • Textbooks
    $0
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 0
Student Population
  • Student Count
    6,495
    Undergraduate
    4,449
    Graduate
    635
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    26%
    Population
  • Female
    66.9%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    Wesleyan
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Private
  • Setting
    Town
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    Accelerated
  • Calendar
    Nontraditional
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
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  • Avg. Accepted
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Message From The School

Hi, my name is Rob Stanley, and I’m honored to welcome you to IWU. We have a military community that understands the complexities of planning, financing, and accomplishing your educational dreams, and we are here to help you navigate them. Please contact me with any questions. Phone: 765.677.3318 | Email: rob.stanley@indwes.edu

Welcome to Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) 

Thank you for your service to our country. 

We could never thank you enough, but we can honor your military training and experiences and make it easier to earn a degree. One day, your uniform will come off. How you prepare for that day makes all the difference when it comes to transitioning back into civilian life. Education is a critical part of that. 

This is for you. IWU created innovative military degree pathways that maximize military transfer credits, saving you significant time and money. Using our stackable model, and depending on how many military credits you’ve earned, you can:

  • Earn an associate’s degree in as few as 5 classes (7 months)
  • Earn a bachelor’s in as few as 10 classes total (1 year)
  • Earn a master’s degree in 1 year 
  • Use tuition assistance or VA educational benefit to cover the tuition

To make earning a degree even more accessible, IWU caps undergraduate tuition for military and veteran students at $250 per credit hour and offers a 15% discount on nearly all graduate programs. Textbooks are also provided at no out-of-pocket cost.

We would be honored to help you prepare for that day.
 

Transfer Up To 90 Military Credits Toward Your Degree at Iwu!

Earn a B.S. in Global Security & Strategy Management in as few as 30 CREDIT HOURS (10 classes) by transferring a combination of military and college credits.

Built For You!

You’ve successfully completed some of the toughest and most intense training in the world. This program was designed for YOU by veterans and faculty who recognize the value of the military credits you have earned. IWU’s innovative bucket design maximizes the transfer of military and college credits making it possible for you to earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as 1 year.

  • Military Preferred Tuition: $250 PER CREDIT HOUR
  • Digital Textbooks: NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST
  • Educational Resources Fees: NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST
  • Free Digital Textbooks
  • Tech Fees: NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST
  • 10% tuition discount for spouses and dependents

Time and Money Saved with Transferred Credits

Online Bachelor Of Science Global Security & Strategy Management

Transfered Credits Classes Saved Time Saved Weeks Times Saved Years Money Saved
60 20 120 2.31

$15,000

63 21 126 2.42

$15,750

66 22 132 2.53

$16,500

69 23 138 2.65

$17,250

72 24 144 2.77

$18,000

75 25 150 2.88

$18,750

78 26 156 3

$19,500

81 27 162 3.12

$20,250

84 28 168 3.23

$21,000

87 29 174 3.35

$21,750

90 30 180 3.46

$22,500

AS Public Service and Management (ASPSM) 


Transfer Up To 45 Military Credits Toward Your Degree at IWU!

ASPSM is designed purposefully to both recognize military training and military experience. The ASPSM is a 60-hour degree program. Transfer a maximum of 45 credits from either a Joint Service Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) (CCAF is regionally accredited by the SACS) transcript.

The ASPSM was specifically created for military students who have worn or are currently wearing the uniform

  • The ASPSM is a 60-hour degree program 
  • Students must complete a minimum of 25% of the program at IWU (5 classes/15 hours)
  • The average credits transferred is 36-42
  • Could graduate in 7 months

Benefits

  • The military tuition rate is $250 per credit hour
  • Technology Fee waived 
  • Educational Resource Fee waived 
  • Free digital textbooks 
  • 10% tuition discount for spouses and dependents

To Qualify for the ASPSM

  • Students must have a minimum of 6 transferable credits from their JST/CCAF transcript
  • If a student is a veteran, their discharge from service must be Under Honorable Conditions

Time and Money Saved with Transferred Credits

AS Public Service and Management (ASPSM)

Credit Hours Transferred

Classes Saved

($750 per class)

Time Saved Weeks Money Saved
6 2 10

$1,500

9 3 15

$2,250

12 4 20

$3,00

15 5 25

$3,750

18 6 30

$4,500

21 7 35

$5,200

24 8 40

$6,000

27 9 45

$6,750

30 10 50

$7,500

33 11 55

$8,250

36 12 60

$9,000

39 13 65

$9,750

42 14 70

$10,500

45 15 75

$11,250

Indiana Wesleyan University

Welcome to Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), and thank you for your service. 

IWU is a private, regionally accredited university with a rich 100-year legacy. The beautiful campus is located in Marion, IN. In 1985, IWU became a pioneer in bringing a high-quality college education to working adults, and in 1996 launched its first fully online program. IWU National & Global now offers more than 100 degree programs online and has impacted the lives of more than 90,000 graduates worldwide! 


IWU is proud to be an innovative leader in military degree pathways that maximize military transfer credits, saving students significant time and money. Using our stackable model, students can transfer up to 75% of a degree program from military training and experience and/or voluntary college-level learning.

Indiana Wesleyan University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Indiana Wesleyan University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

Does Indiana Wesleyan University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University offers online degree programs.

Is Indiana Wesleyan University a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.

Is Indiana Wesleyan University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University 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.

  • Traditional Campus: up to 99,999 students, max contribution of $99,999 per student

  • Adult Programs, undergrad: up to 99,999 students, max contribution of $99,999 per student (only exception will be for BS Aviation Management, but this is under review for approval currently)

  • All programs, graduate: up to 99,999 students, max contribution of $15,000 per student

  • All programs, doctoral: 99,999 students, max contribution amount of $17,000 per student

  • Seminary, all programs: 99,999 students, max contribution amount of $15,000 per student

Does Indiana Wesleyan University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University 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.

  • All programs, graduate: up to 99,999 students, max contribution of $15,000.00 per student

  • Seminary, all programs: up to 99,999 students, max contribution amount of $15,000.00 per student

Does Indiana Wesleyan University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans.

For undergraduate programs, they offer a discounted military tuition rate of $250 per credit hour tuition rate.  This rate is for active duty only.

For undergraduate degrees, IWU offers a 10% discounted military tuition rate for military spouses and dependent children, free digital textbooks, and $0 out-of-pocket tech fees.

For master’s programs, IWU offers a 15% Tuition Discount (does not include spouse or children), free digital textbooks, and $15 tech fees per course.

What are Indiana Wesleyan University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $250 per credit hour, Indiana Wesleyan University’s undergraduate tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.

IWU’s graduate tuition rate varies by program, but active military receives a 25% discount off of tuition.

In addition, there are no out-of-pocket costs for textbooks, and fees are either waived or greatly reduced depending on the program.

What are Indiana Wesleyan University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $250 per credit hour, Indiana Wesleyan University’s undergraduate tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.

In addition, there are no out-of-pocket costs for textbooks, and fees are either waived or greatly reduced depending on the program.

Is Indiana Wesleyan University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University 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 Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Does Indiana Wesleyan University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.

You will need to check with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Is Indiana Wesleyan University a military-friendly school?

Indiana Wesleyan University is considered military-friendly. They offer maximum credit for military service and are a Yellow Ribbon School.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance and offers a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Indiana Wesleyan University a MyCAA-approved school?

Yes, Indiana Wesleyan University is a MyCAA-approved school.