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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $3,195
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✓YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    ✗NO
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✗NO
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✗NO
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Fairfield University

Fairfield University is a 4 Year, Private university located at 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT. Students at Fairfield University can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.

Fairfield University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Fairfield University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

Is Fairfield University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Fairfield 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 Fairfield University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Fairfield University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its 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.

Does Fairfield University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Fairfield University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master's programs.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs. You will need to check with the school to ensure that the Yellow Ribbon in fact covers your preferred advanced degree program.

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

No, Fairfield University does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Fairfield University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Fairfield University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Fairfield University's online tuition rates for active military?

Fairfield University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Fairfield University offer online degree programs?

No, Fairfield University does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Fairfield University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Fairfield University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

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

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 56,360
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 30,908
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 25,452
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
  • 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 - Campus
    $3,195
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • 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
    ✓YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    ✗NO
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    ✗NO
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✗NO
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✗NO
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✓YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    ✓YES
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    ✗NO

    Yellow Ribbon Detail

  • Degree level
    All
  • All
  • Amount
    Unlimited
  • Number
    Unlimited
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $56,360
    In State
    $56,360
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $16,401
    In State
    $16,401
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,175
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 175
Student Population
  • Student Count
    4,250
    Undergraduate
    1,141
    Graduate
    64
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    43.0%
    Population
  • Female
    57.0%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    Roman Catholic
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Private
  • Setting
    Suburb
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    27
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