Message from University of Cincinnati: Online

The University of Cincinnati Online puts great pride into being a top choice for veterans and military affiliated students.  Our department of Veterans Programs and Services provides a dedicated support system ranging from benefits assistance and counseling services to deployment and reployment help. 

Our highly ranked and fully accredited online programs offer a degree of flexibility that is paramount to veterans, active duty, and military dependents across the United States.

At the University of Cincinnati Online, we bring more than 200 years of excellence in higher education directly to you — no matter where you are serving or where you live. UC Online has a dedicated team of student success coordinators who are focused on helping you achieve your goal of earning a college degree or an advanced master’s degree.  When you choose UC Online, you become a bearcat for life. 

Top Reasons for Veterans and Military to Choose UC Online

• Trained department of Veterans Programs & Services
• VetSuccess Online program offering counseling and 1:1 support
• Highly ranked grad programs by U.S. News and World Report
• Yellow Ribbon participating school
• Joint Services Transcript and The Community College of the Air Force credit transfer 

University of Cincinnati: Online Military & Veteran Support Programs

University of Cincinnati offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• UC has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• UC is a Yellow Ribbon school
• UC is a MyCAA approved school

Is UC a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, UC 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 University of Cincinnati a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, University of Cincinnati 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 University of Cincinnati offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, University of Cincinnati 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 University of Cincinnati’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $395 per credit hour UCF's 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.

What are University of Cincinnati’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

In some cases, the University of Cincinnati’s online tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.

For associate degrees and certificates the range starts at $214 cost per credit hour.  This is lower than the military TA cap of $250.

Bachelor's programs start at $321 cost per credit hour with most in the $435 per credit hour range.  These exceed the $250 cap for military TA.

Master's programs range from $662 - $876 per credit hour, exceeding the $250 military TA cap.  

In those instances where the cost exceeds the $250 cap amount, the student may have out-of-pocket costs for which they would be responsible.

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

Does University of Cincinnati offer online degree programs?

Yes, University of Cincinnati offers online degree programs. 

Is University of Cincinnati approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, University of Cincinnati 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 University of Cincinnati offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, University of Cincinnati 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 the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is UC a MyCAA school?

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