Military Tuition Information
Active Duty Military Tuition Rate
A special Military Tuition Rate* is available for:
- undergraduate students who are
- members of the Active Duty Components of the U.S. military (or Reserve or National Guard members on active-duty with Title X orders)
- taking for-credit courses (which can be degree or non-degree seeking, offered on campus or online)
Verification of Active Duty Status
If you self-identify as "active duty military" on your admissions application, your status will be verified by the Registrar's Office using the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) website. We must be able to verify that the student is on active-duty on the date verified and in one of the following Service Components: Army Active Duty; Coast Guard Active Duty; Air Force Active Duty; Marine Corps Active Duty; or Navy Active Duty. Please note that other Service Components, including Reserve and National Guard are not eligible for the reduced tuition rate.
If your service status is not listed correctly on the SCRA website, it is the your responsibility to have it corrected by contacting the Personnel Command of your service branch. Copies of orders will not be accepted as proof of active-duty status.
If you are an eligible student but did not receive the military tuition rate, please email instate@paulandoates.com for assistance. In order to confirm verification of active duty status, we must have the student's Social Security Number, Date of Birth, and Legal Last Name on file. If we do not have this information on file, we may require government-issued identification to verify it.
Tuition Assistance Service Branch Portals
Forms
MILITARY IN-STATE TUITION
POLICIES & REMINDERS
Please see the ODUOnline Military Cost & Aid page for information about using the GI Bill®, TA Top Up, Tuition Assistance (TA), NCPACE Tuition Assistance (TA), and Student Loans to pay for your education at Old Dominion.
VERY IMPORTANT:
TA Authorization Forms require a SSN or UIN
It is imperative to include a SSN or UIN on all tuition assistance documents. Per military policy, SSN are not printed on military service member's tuition assistance (TA) authorizations. There will be blanks to supply either a Social Security number (SSN) or University ID number (UIN). If you do not provide a SSN or UIN on the form, it cannot be processed, which will cause additional billing notices and could result in late fees, account holds, and collection fees.
Master of Engineering Management (MEM Ashore Program) participants are subject to all financial policies at Old Dominion University unless exceptions are specifically noted. Students are encouraged to refer to Student Billing & Payments and the University Catalog for detailed information on policies and procedures.
The MEM Ashore Program's registration is not limited to the typical semester schedule, and tuition deadlines may not coincide with enrollment periods. Accordingly, the tuition is due at the time of registration.
The University does not have control over the disbursement of funds from the Veterans' Administration. Students must pay all charges by the end date of the deferment period even if have not been received. The purpose of the deferment is to permit additional time for veterans, however the time is limited and cannot be extended beyond the published deadline.
Students participating in educational programs through the Department of Veterans Affairs may qualify for a deferment of tuition and fees (only). Interested students should contact the Office of the Registrar. Deferments are only granted if the appropriate paperwork has been processed by the Registrar's Office prior to the tuition deadline for each semester.
Veterans deferments are independent and should not be confused with other University payment arrangements. Students with debts to the University are not eligible.
For Students Using VA Educational Benefits:
For students using VA Educational Benefits and students who are utilizing their VA Benefits may qualify for a veteran's deferment at least 90 days from the tuition deadline. Charges not covered by the VA must be paid by the tuition deadline to prevent late penalties.
Fall deferment ends: November 25th
Spring deferment ends: April 10th
Summer deferment ends: October 3rd
Chapter 33
Based on Veteran's Affairs (VA) requirements, recipients of Chapter 33 benefits will have their funds posted after the end of the 50% refund period.
Third Party Payments
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) payments and payments by participants in any of these programs are considered "Third Party Payments." Certain University policies apply.
Payment Reminders
- Tuition is due at the time of registration. Financial penalties will apply to all unpaid accounts at the next account review cycle, which occurs on the first of each month.
- If paying by Tuition Assistance (TA) or by a Graduate Education Voucher (GEV), submit the authorization form and personal payments to the Office of Finance.
- TA and GEV authorizations that authorize payment of 100% of the changes may be faxed to 757-683-5407.
- Eligible students may also use Veterans Affairs Benefits. Please contact your nearest Navy College Office for information regarding Tuition Assistance, to obtain points of contact for Veterans Affairs or to reach a Navy College representative.
Students whose service in the uniformed services requires sudden withdrawal or prolonged absence from enrollment at ODU should review Board of Visitors Policy 1416.
Institution Policy for Return of Unearned Tuition Assistance (TA) Funds to the Government
To comply with the new Department of Defense policy, Old Dominion University will return any unearned TA (Tuition Assistance) funds to the military Service branch on a prorated basis through the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided.
In instances when a student stops attending due to a demonstrated military service obligation, the University will work with them to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.
Institution Submission Schedule
16-week (112 days) Course Withdraw Submitted: | |
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Before or during weeks 1-3 |
100% return** |
During week 4 |
75% return |
During weeks 5-6 |
65% return |
During week 7 | 56% return |
During weeks 8-9 |
50% return |
During week 10 | 40% (60% of course is completed) |
During weeks 11-16 | 0% return |
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60% of the course is complete at 50 days - NO RETURN AFTER 51 DAYS |
8-week (56 days) Block 1 & 2 Course Withdraw Submitted: |
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60% of the course is complete at 33 days - NO RETURN AFTER 34 DAYS | |
During weeks 1-2 |
100% return** |
During week 3 |
60% return |
During week 4 |
50% return |
During week 5 |
40% (60% of course is completed) |
During weeks 6-8 | 0% return |
6-week Course (42 days) Withdraw submitted: |
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60% of the course is complete at 25 days - NO RETURN AFTER 26 DAYS |
Summer Course Withdraw Submitted |
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1-week Course (5 days) |
No return after 4 days |
2-week Course (10 days) |
No return after 7 days |
4-week Course (20 days) |
No return after 30 days |
6-week Course (30 days) |
No return after 19 days |
8-week Course (40 days) |
No return after 25 days |
10-week Course (50 days) | No return after 31 days |
**The student's request will be processed as a drop for the purpose of returning TA funds only, not the Financial Aid attendance or recalculating of aid.
*Military Tuition Rate offerings effective Fall 2018