VA Education Benefits
for on-campus undergraduate service members and veterans
John Brown University values the brave people who have served and continue to serve in our nation's military. We strive to support service members and veterans as they pursue a college education and utilize their VA education benefits.
The information on this page pertains to on-campus undergraduate students. Online students, please visit this page.
VA education benefits
JBU accepts all VA education benefits, and our staff will personally assist you through the process. Some of these benefits include:
- Tuition Assistance
- GI Bill®
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance Program
- ESL Resources
- Tutoring
- Counseling Services
Tuition rates by degree program (2021–22)
The Department of Defense requires that we provide you with the tuition rate per credit hour to earn a particular degree. The On Campus Undergraduate costs below are an average tuition cost per credit hour based on total hours for the degree program. These costs do not include room and board. For more information on university costs, please see our financial aid webpage.
|
Degree program |
Total hours |
Cost per credit hour |
|
BA/BBA/BS/BSE |
120 |
$922 |
|
BMusEd/BS Engineering |
124 |
$892 |
|
BSE Social Studies |
121 |
$914 |
|
BSN Nursing |
122 |
$907 |
For more information about VA education benefits
- Review our VA education benefits application guide and frequently asked questions
- Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits webpage
- Contact JBU's veteran's certifying official, Julie McGarrah, at veteranservices@jbu.edu or (479) 524-7103
- Contact your admissions counselor
Why John Brown University?
Think critically & pursue truth
Become a lifelong learner who's able to adapt to whatever the future holds.
Engage in faith & community
Honor God and develop meaningful relationships as you plug in and grow.
Develop career skills & serve others
Prepare to impress employers, do good work and make a difference.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
