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Military and Veteran Programs and Services

MVPS Mission Statement

Our mission is to make the University of Dayton a top choice for veteran and military affiliated students. Through enhanced access to programs and services, we are committed to linking this diverse community’s leadership and service experiences with learning and scholarship from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels.

 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

Fast Facts

400

veteran and military affiliated students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate in-residence and online programs annually

Unlimited

tuition covered in the Fall and Spring semesters for eligible undergraduate and most graduate students using the Post 9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% eligibility level when combined with Yellow Ribbon

Why Service Members, Veterans, and Families Choose UD MVPS

  • "Top 10 Gold"
  • "Veterans Nationwide BEST" Verified
  • "Best of the Best"
  • University of Dayton earned a 2021-22 Military Friendly® School Top 10 Gold designation.

    Military Friendly® is a component of a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. This year they rated over 1200 schools and determined that UD placed within the Top Ten schools in our category of Tier II Research Institutions!

    University of Dayton earned a 2023 Veterans Nationwide BEST designation.

    University of Dayton earned a 2023 Veterans Nationwide BEST designation. College Factual™ analyzed over 2,100 schools nationwide and found UD to be in the top 5% for veterans. They also found UD to be in the top 5% for veterans majoring in Education, Computer Engineering, Finance, and Entrepreneurial Studies. Our programs in Mechanical Engineering and Business, Management & Marketing are in the top 10% for veterans.

    University of Dayton earned a “Best of the Best 2023” designation.

    College Factual™ analyzed over 2,100 schools nationwide and found UD to be in the top 5% for veterans. They also found UD to be in the top 5% for veterans majoring in Education, Computer Engineering, Finance, and Entrepreneurial Studies. Our programs in Mechanical Engineering and Business, Management & Marketing are in the top 10% for veterans.

    Fast Facts

    Top 5%

    Our ranking out of 366 schools in the 2021 Military Times "Best for Vets: Colleges" rankings. We also ranked as the #1 Private Not-For-Profit in the Midwest and the #2 nationwide

    174

    Number of different undergraduate and graduate majors to choose from

    Merit Scholarships

    GI Bill® recipients keep their Merit Scholarships, which can be used or refunded for housing, food, and other educational expenses

    Featured Programs and Initiatives

    Veteran Education Benefits

    The University of Dayton MVPS Center provides a simple step by step process for how to request GI Bill® educational benefits. Veterans, Service Members, Cadets, and benefits eligible family members can also register early for courses, getting you the classes you need. Our staff is available to assist at any point along the way.

    Student Veteran Associations

    UD is home to our own chapter of the national Student Veterans of America. SVA is a social and service organization, linking UD's student veterans, current service members, and families. SVA sends our members on service oriented trips, supports local veteran organizations, and provides opportunities for veteran students to connect on and off campus. The Veteran and Military Advocacy Group (VMAG) is a UD Law School student organization. Our mission is to help support area veterans and veteran organizations.

    Yellow Ribbon Program

    The University of Dayton is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Program participant. Yellow Ribbon is an agreement between the university and the VA to split the costs on annual tuition in excess of the VA's annual private school tuition cap. CH 33 Post 9/11 benificiaries at the 100% entitlement level receive a contribution from UD and a matching contribution from the VA to cover remaining tuition. Review the Yellow Ribbon eligibility page to understand specific requirements and reach out to our staff.

    Military Tuition Assistance and National Guard Scholarship

    The MVPS Center can assist students in determining their eligibility and requesting state and federal benefits available to Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Service Members.

    CONTACT

    Military and Veteran Programs and Services (MVPS)

    Zehler Hall, Room 203
    300 College Park
    Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1481
    937.229.5541
    Email

    VA Approved Programs

    All of our degree granting undergraduate and graduate degrees are approved for veterans' education benefits. The VA's Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) displays all approved majors.

    WEAMS