Military & Veteran Benefits - Sofia University

Sofia University is proud to continue to serve veterans that are working on achieving their higher education goals at our Palo Alto campus.

Sofia University is approved to accept VA education benefits. Whether you use, veterans’ benefits, tuition reimbursement, cash, third-party billing or financial aid, you’ll have help every step of the way during your education.

All of our degrees are approved to use Federal and State benefits, and our Admissions counselors are here to serve military students with certification of Federal GI Bill® benefits, as well as connections with campus and local resources.

As a Veteran using a VA GI Education benefit, you may be eligible to apply for Sofia University’s Honoring Heroes Scholarship and be awarded for up to $3,000 to assist with out of pocket tuition cost.

Sofia University’s dedicated admission counselors are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm PST, and can be reached at 888.820.1484, via email at admissions@sofia.edu or available via our chat service, Tawk. We look forward assisting you through this next step in your life. Contact us today so that together, we can help you better understand how you can use your benefits to pursue your next step.

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Types of Benefits

Post 9/11 GI Bill® - Chapter 33

Transfer of Education Benefits (TOE) - Chapter 33 Dependents

Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

Montgomery GI Bill – Chapter 30

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Vet Success Program Chapter 31

Survivors and Dependents Assistance - Chapter 35

The Post 9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon program

The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover. Find out if you're eligible, and if your school takes part in this program.

Do I qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program?

You may qualify for this program if you and your school meet the requirements listed below. You must qualify for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

To qualify, at least one of these must be true. You:

- Served at least 36 months on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service), or
- Received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
- Received a Fry Scholarship on or after August 1, 2018, or
- Served for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break) on or after September 11, 2001, and were discharged after 60 days with a service-connected disability, or
- Are a dependent child using benefits transferred by a Veteran or a service member who has served for at least 36 months on active duty and qualifies at the 100% level, or
- Find out about transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits
- Are receiving the Fry Scholarship (beginning August 1, 2018)
  Learn more about the Fry Scholarship

Note: At this time, you’re not eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you’re an active-duty service member or the spouse of an active-duty service member. But, as of August 1, 2022, you may become eligible if you’re an active-duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level, or the spouse using the transferred benefits of an active-duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level.

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We understand that enrolling in a university to begin your academic journey is a big step. Our dedicated admissions team is here to guide you through the admissions process and identify the right program for you and your career goals.

If you’re ready to learn more, simply fill out our Request Information form and we’ll reach out to you.

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