Upper Iowa University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Upper Iowa University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Upper Iowa University has GI Bill®-approved programs
• Upper Iowa University is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Upper Iowa University is a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Upper Iowa University offers  credit for military
• Upper Iowa University awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Upper Iowa University awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Upper Iowa University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Upper Iowa 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 Upper Iowa University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Upper Iowa 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 Upper Iowa University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Upper Iowa University does not offer Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's programs.

This means that some tuition costs may not be fully covered by the GI Bill®. As a result, you may have out-of-pocket costs for which you are responsible to cover your full tuition for a master’s program.

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

Yes, Upper Iowa University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.

Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill® benefits rate caps.

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

At $250 per credit hour Upper Iowa University's tuition rate for active military does not exceed the military tuition assistance rate cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.

Please 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 Upper Iowa University's online tuition rates for active military?

At $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and graduate courses, Upper Iowa University's tuition rate for active military exceeds the military tuition assistance rate cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.

Please contact the school to verify the tuition rate for the courses you wish to pursue. You may be responsible for any amount above the $250 rate cap threshold for military tuition assistance.

Does Upper Iowa University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Upper Iowa University offers a variety of online degree programs. 

Is Upper Iowa University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Upper Iowa 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.

Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University understands the military lifestyle. We have been established since 1857, been part of the military since 1861, and we are established on military bases. We provide flexible delivery methods so classes can be completed anytime and anywhere. We are here every step of the way to help all military and veterans service members to complete their degree through UIU. We are ranked 9 th in the Top 10 Military Friendly Schools.

UIU at a Glance

• Regionally accredited nonprofit university
• Up to 78 transfer credit hours for 2-year institutions
• Up to 90 transfer credit hours for 4-year institutions
• 8-week class options
• 6-week accelerated summer classes
• experiential learning credits available

UIU Benefits for Military and Veterans

• Military Tuition Assistance Tuition Rate - Upper Iowa University is a proud military-friendly school and UIU matches the $250 tuition assistance rate for all graduate and undergraduate courses.

• Patriot Grant - is available for all military personnel (active, guard, reserve and retired), as well as their family members, who are Department of Defense ID card holders. Veterans also qualify for the Patriot Grant.

• Military Family Grant - We offer all active duty, reserve, and National Guard service members a tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for all undergraduate and graduate level courses (as of January 2022). Additionally, UIU offers the Military Family Grant to all qualified spouses and dependents of active duty, reserve, and National Guard serve members. This grant provides a $250 per credit hour tuition rate for undergraduate courses and a $325 per credit hour tuition rate for all graduate courses.

• Credit for your military service (based on Joint Services Transcript) - Transfer up to 90 semester credits from an accredited 4-year institution (maximum of 78 lower-division credits from a two-year institution) with C- grade or better.

2023-24 Tuition Rates

	Rate per credit	Rate per 3-credit course	Rate per credit for military tuition assistance	Rate per class for military assistance	Rate per credit for Military Family Grant	Tuition with Patriot Grant per tuition 3-credit course
Undergraduate (online) and Iowa Centers	$498.00	$1,494.00	$250.00	$750.00	$250.00	$1,344.00
Undergraduate (Self-Paced Degree)	$330.00	$990.00	$250.00	$750.00	$250.00	$895.00
Louisiana Centers (Non-Military)	$321.00	$963.00	$250.00	$750.00	$250.00	$868.00
Undergrad (Military Centers)	Please	contact	the specific	military center	for current	tuition rate
Graduate (Military Centers)	Please	contact	the specific	military center	for current	tuition rate
Graduate MBA (tuition)	$625.00	$1,875.00	$250.00	$750.00	$325.00	$1,715.00
Graduate MEd	$333.00	$999.00	$250.00	$750.00	$325.00	$999.00
Graduate MHA (tuition)	$590.00	$1,770.00	$250.00	$750.00	$325.00	$1,610.00
Graduate MPA (tuition)	$590.00	$1,770.00	$250.00	$750.00	$325.00	$1,610.00
Graduate MSC (tuition)	$495.00	$1,485.00	$250.00	$750.00	$325.00	$1,325.00