2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin > Student Support Services and Resources > Academic Services and Resources > Military and Veterans Services > Military Discounted Tuition Rates

Military Discounted Tuition Rates

Listed below are the 23-24 Military tuition rates per credit hour for which academic credit is awarded. The President or designee may vary these tuition rates and fees according to cohorts, programs, locations, or terms of contracts.

Notes:

Military Rates are applicable to programs that do not exceed the standard undergraduate and graduate rates. However, the graduate military rate is also applicable to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Specialist in Education programs. 

Qualifying Categories for Military Discounted Tuition Rate

Active duty members, reservists or National Guard members currently serving in a branch of the United States military, which includes the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force or the spouse or dependent child(ren) of military members. Eligibility for family members includes (a) those that qualify under the existing IRS definition of a qualifying dependent and/or (b) possess a current military benefits identification card (excludes military veterans and retirees).

Individuals must submit documentation verifying their eligibility for the Military discounted tuition rate. If not already on file with Central Michigan University, acceptable means of verification include:

1. Present your current military ID or dependent military ID to your nearest CMU education center.
2. Alternatively, active military members including eligible family members, reservists or guard members may submit a verification letter from the military members command reflecting their status as well as their end of service date.

CMU Student Services Fee

Information on the Student Services Fee may be seen by clicking the link.

Registration Information

Central Michigan University offers the earliest registration appointment times to all active military personnel, certified veterans and those deemed eligible for VA benefits by the Dept. Veteran Affairs. Central Michigan University also reserves the right to permit other approved student populations earlier registration appointment times as designated. Military affiliated students will receive earliest Priority Date based on their official course registration date and class availability.

Current Servicemembers must speak with their Education Services Officer (ESO) or military service counselor regarding the approval of tuition assistance benefits prior to enrolling in courses.