ASU Military Scholarship Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide
Arizona State University (ASU) demonstrates its commitment to honoring those who serve our country by providing increased access to quality education through various military scholarships. ASU recognizes the unique nature of the military lifestyle and has created programs to meet the needs of military families. This article provides a comprehensive guide to ASU military scholarships, including eligibility criteria, application processes, and other funding opportunities for military members and their families.
Military Active Duty and Reservist Commitment Scholarship
The Military Active Duty and Reservist Commitment Scholarship is available to ASU Online undergraduate students using military Tuition Assistance (TA) to cover the remaining tuition costs per credit hour. This scholarship ensures that active duty and reservist military members seeking an undergraduate degree will not have any out-of-pocket tuition expenses. Students are responsible for any class or mandatory fees not covered by their TA.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Military Active Duty and Reservist Commitment Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Location: Online
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Minimum GPA: 2.00
FAFSA Required: Yes
Must Demonstrate Need: No
Additional Criteria:
- Available to ASU Online undergraduate degree-seeking, non-degree-seeking, and visiting students eligible to use TA benefits.
- Starting fall 2025, students must have a complete financial aid file processed by ASU Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. This typically includes submitting a completed FAFSA and all required documentation.
- Students must request the full amount of TA funding for each course, regardless of the amount of TA funding remaining for the fiscal year. For instance, if a student is enrolled in a three-credit-hour course and has one credit hour of TA funding remaining, they should request TA for three credit hours if their branch allows.
- This scholarship cannot be used with the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
- Beginning in fall 2025, the scholarship will only cover tuition and college fees left over after Pell Grants and other scholarships are used.
Application Process
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Starting in the fall of 2025, complete the FAFSA to have a financial aid file processed by ASU Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
- Request Tuition Assistance (TA): Request the full amount of TA funding for each course through your branch of service's TA portal.
- Submit TA Paperwork: Ensure that ASU receives and processes your TA paperwork at the start of each session.
- Monitor ASU Account: Once the university processes your TA paperwork, the scholarship funds will be added directly to your ASU account.
Military Affiliated Scholarship (MAS)
The Military Affiliated Scholarship (MAS) is designed for nonresident ASU Online students using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) at the 50% to 90% eligibility level. This scholarship helps cover the difference between resident and nonresident tuition.
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Eligibility Criteria
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Location: Online
GI Bill® Eligibility: Must be using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) at the 50% to 90% eligibility level.
FAFSA Required: Yes (starting fall 2025)
Additional Criteria:
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- Beginning in fall 2025, Chapter 33 students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- MAS will only pay for the tuition and college fees left over after Pell Grants and other scholarships are used, starting fall 2025.
Other ASU Scholarships for Military-Connected Students
ASU offers a variety of other scholarships specifically for military-connected students:
- Pat Tillman Veterans Center Scholarship: This scholarship supports veterans nationally and at ASU through the generosity of anonymous donors. The application opens October 1, 2025, and closes October 30, 2025.
- Spouses Scholarship: The Spouses of Military Veterans Tuition Scholarship covers tuition and fees for ASU undergraduate students who are married to an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces.
- Lisa and Rick Ampil Scholarship: Created by Lisa, an ASU alum and veteran spouse, and Rick, an Army veteran, this scholarship helps military/veteran spouses attend ASU. Awards are based on financial need, academic performance, and potential to complete the program of study.
- Fox - Pat Tillman Veterans Center Scholarship: Established through a gift from Fox Corporation, this scholarship supports student veterans attending ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Awards are based on resumes, essays, letters of recommendation, and the potential to complete the program of study.
- 2025 Salute to Service Honor Award Scholarship: Through the gifts of sponsors like Honeywell and USAA, this scholarship supports student veterans nationally and at ASU. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic performance, and potential to complete their program of study. Awards cover the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- American Legion Post 39 and Pat Tillman Veterans Center "Honor Family" Scholarship: This scholarship supports military/veteran dependents attending ASU and is based on financial need, academic performance, and potential to complete their program of study. Awards cover the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- Dode Morris VFW Post 1760 Graduate Student Veteran Scholarship: This scholarship supports ASU student veterans in graduate programs and is based on financial need, academic performance, and potential to complete their program of study. Awards cover the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- Family First Scholarship: This scholarship is for undergraduate students at ASU who are Chapter 35 benefits-eligible dependents of military veterans.
- Clair F. Reish Veterans Scholarship: Established by C. Frederick Reish, Jr., a veteran of the Army and Air Force, this scholarship supports veterans attending ASU.
External Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to ASU-specific scholarships, numerous external organizations offer scholarships to military members and their families:
- AFCEA Educational Fund: Provides $2,000 to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science or technology disciplines related to AFCEA's mission.
- American Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarships: Includes various scholarships and grants such as the Department President’s Scholarship, continuing education grant, Past President’s Parley Nurse’s Scholarship, Spirit of Youth, Samsung American Legion Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Scholarship, and National President’s Scholarship.
- Council of College and Military Educators (CCME): Offers $1,000 scholarships to United States Service members (active duty/veterans) and spouses of Service members working towards higher education degrees.
- Coast Guard Exchange System Scholarship Program: Scholarships for dependents of Coast Guard active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and current Coast Guard Auxiliarists who meet eligibility requirements.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships: Categories include general, political science, history, government & economy, medical & nursing, specific categories, and American Indian scholarships.
- Dependents Education Assistance Program (DEA): Offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
- Dolphin Scholarship Foundation: Grants available to high school or college children/stepchildren of members or former members of the Submarine Force or Navy members who have served in submarine support activities.
- Fallen Patriots College Fund: Enrollment program for scholarship and general assistance for the children of fallen soldiers.
- Fisher House Foundation Scholarship Programs: Open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers. Includes the Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship for dependent unmarried children of those who have died or become disabled through their active military service on or after September 11, 2001.
- Folds of Honor Foundation: Provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of Service Members disabled or killed as a result of their military service.
- Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund: Students are eligible if they are the dependent child of an active duty Service Member who was killed or permanently disabled (100%) as the result of an operational mission or training accident, or who is currently certified as POW or MIA.
- Hope for the Warriors: The Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship program aids in continued education at a reputable, accredited university, college, or trade school for spouses/caregivers.
- Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship: For enlisted Soldiers currently serving in the active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard, honorably discharged enlisted Soldiers, and those pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field. Includes the Larry Strickland Leadership Award and Scholarship.
- Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association: Annual awards of up to $5,000 to individuals pursuing college and graduate degrees.
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Undergraduate & associate degree scholarships, career & technical education scholarships for children of United States Marines.
- Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship: Provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after September 10, 2001.
- Military Family Scholarships: A variety of scholarships and funding opportunities for military families.
- Military Officers Association of America Scholarships and Grants: Information on a variety of different scholarships, grants, and interest-free loans.
- Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Financial Counseling: FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s program gives spouses the training they need to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation.
- National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF): Review the DRS Guardian Scholarship and Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund.
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Programs: Financial assistance for education.
- NBCC Foundation Military Scholarship Program: Encourages Service Members and Veterans to pursue careers in professional counseling.
- NorthAmerican.com Military Scholarship: A military scholarship to current or former active-duty military personnel and their dependents interested in logistics, supply chain management, or business management studies.
- Veterans United Foundation Scholarship: Creates opportunities for family members of service members to achieve their educational dreams.
- Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program: Allows institutions of higher learning to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scholarship Programs: Several scholarship programs across the nation.
- The Levi Rodgers Scholarship: Offers quarterly $500 awards for veterans and military families.
- Truman Scholarship: Aimed at students committed to careers in public service, providing up to $30,000 towards eligible graduate or professional school degrees.
- Boren Awards: Fund study abroad experiences that focus on critical language study, offering up to $25,000 for undergraduates and $30,000 for graduate students.
- Tillman Scholars Program: Supports active duty service members, veterans, and military spouses by investing in their higher education.
Additional Financial Aid Resources
- Yellow Ribbon Program: For nonresident students using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) at the 100% eligibility level, this program helps cover differences between resident and nonresident tuition.
- Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship: Allows some eligible Veterans and dependents in high-demand fields to extend their Post-9/11 GI Bill® or Fry Scholarship benefits.
Tuition Assistance (TA) Program
Tuition Assistance (TA) is a Department of Defense program that provides financial assistance for tuition costs. The program is not administered or monitored by the VA, and TA rules vary by branch of service.
Steps for Using TA
- Meet with your Education Service Officer (ESO): Discuss your educational goals and TA eligibility.
- Get an Evaluated Degree Plan: Obtain an official academic document that articulates all requirements for degree completion.
- Undergraduate Students: Review your DARS with an academic advisor.
- Graduate Students: Work with your academic advisor to discuss degree requirements and obtain an approved copy of your Interactive Program of Study (iPOS).
- Enroll in Classes and Get a Class Schedule: Enroll in classes through My ASU and obtain your class schedule.
- Complete the Benefits Responsibility Form: Confirm your status, branch of service, and potential TA use in conjunction with VA benefits.
- Get a Tuition Receipt: Find this on the Finances tab in My ASU.
- ASU Sponsor Billing Reports Grades: This happens after the term ends.
- ASU Online Reports Graduations: Applicable only for Army, Air Force, or Space Force students.
Important Notes on TA
- Check with your ESO on the fiscal year cap, as funding and total credit allotments may change.
- Third-party billing fees and any other fees are not covered by TA or by the scholarship; they are out-of-pocket costs for the student.
- TA can be requested 45-7 days before the first day of the class/term.
Arkansas State University Military Scholarship
Arkansas State University also demonstrates commitment to those currently serving by reducing tuition and fees to $250 per credit hour (Military TA payment cap) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students must reapply for the scholarship each term. To be eligible, students must be receiving military Federal Tuition Assistance, MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 VA benefits, or be the spouse of an active-duty service member.
Eligibility Requirements
To receive the Arkansas State University Military Scholarship, the student must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Receiving military Federal Tuition Assistance
- Receiving MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 VA benefits
- Be the spouse of an active-duty service member
Application Process
- Getting a TA Form: Using your branch of services TA portal, get a TA request for the courses you will be taking during the upcoming term and select the correct term date information.
- Authorization: Once you have an approved TA request with the correct information, complete the Third Party Billing Authorization steps.
- VA Certification Request Form: Students using MGIB-SR Chapter 1606 benefits must submit their VA Certification Request Form prior to the scholarship application.
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