We Are One of the Best Colleges for Veterans
If you’re a veteran or active-duty military, the College of Professional Studies offers a high quality, career-focused education in a flexible online format.
DU is ranked one of the Best Colleges for Veterans among all national universities by U.S. News & World Report. Within the university, the College of Professional Studies is the home to the most active duty military and veteran students.
Why Veterans Choose Us for Their Education
The College of Professional Studies at the University of Denver offers:
- A practical, skills-focused education taught by industry leaders in small classes
- GI Bill benefits-eligible online and hybrid programs
- Yellow Ribbon benefits to cover the total cost of tuition for eligible veterans
- A dedicated advisor to support you in your program
- Connections with fellow vets in DU’s Peer-to-Peer Network mentorship program and Student Veterans Association
- Seamless support provided by the DU Veterans Services Office and Veterans Service Coordinator
- Career resources for landing the right job
Yellow Ribbon Benefits at the College of Professional Studies
The Yellow Ribbon Program covers tuition costs over the GI Bill cap for eligible veterans for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The College of Professional Studies participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program at the unlimited level. If the VA determines you are eligible for the 100% GI Bill funding level, DU and the Yellow Ribbon Program will cover the total cost of your tuition. There’s no application needed, but you can email veterans@du.edu to learn more.
Eligible veterans can receive a full housing stipend when enrolled in hybrid online/on-campus courses.
How Veterans Excel at the College of Professional Studies
“As an active-duty Air Force officer and a mother of two little girls, I have many responsibilities in life… Thanks DU, for being accommodating as I completed my graduate education journey.”
“I’m extremely happy that I pursued this master’s degree at DU. Everything I learned in my concentration will be directly applicable to what I’m doing right now.”
Hear from real students about their experience earning a graduate certificate or master’s degree with their GI Bill at DU’s College of Professional Studies.
Read one Air Force veteran’s story here.
Top-Ranked by US News: Best Colleges for Veterans
There’s a reason that US News & World Report chose the University of Denver as one of the Best Colleges for Veterans. We offer an appealing selection of career-relevant programs in flexible online or hybrid formats, all with a network of support designed to help veterans succeed.
Get Started Today
Contact Lindsey Ford at 303-871-2492 to learn more about our benefits for veterans, services offered, and next steps.