Benefits for Military-Connected Students

List of Benefits

UofL offers many benefits for Military-Connected Students. Click below for more information!
Military-Connected Tuition Rates

Military-Connected Tuition Rates

The University of Louisville proudly offers a $250 per credit hour to all Active-Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Component Service Members who are eligible for Department of Defense Title X Tuition Assistance funds.
Military-Connected Fee Waivers

Military-Connected Fee Waivers

Learn more about fee waivers for military-connected students on some of the most common fees charged to students.
Military Tuition Assistance

Military Tuition Assistance

The Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program provides financial assistance to service members for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of professional and personal self-development goals.
Veteran's Affairs (VA) Education Benefits

Veteran's Affairs (VA) Education Benefits

VA education benefits help Veterans, service members and their qualified family members pay college tuition, find the right school or training program and get career counseling.

Priority Course Registration

Students who are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and Veterans of the US Military (any branch, any component) are eligible for Priority Course Registration, meaning you will get to choose your classes at an earlier date than the general student population. Unfortunately, this benefit does not extend to dependents.

Military Request to Withdraw with 100% Refund

If a Military Student is notified of a deployment for a training event, natural disaster, or combat mission that will impact their ability to complete their courses, the student can request a Military Withdraw with 100% Tuition Refund. Students need to complete the form below and email it along with a copy of their orders to their assigned academic advisor and the Center for Military-Connected Students at milconstu@louisville.edu 

A determination will be made by the Registrar's Office to approve or disapprove the request.

Military Withdrawal Form (PDF)

Center for Military-Connected Students (CFMCS) Financial Hardship Fund

Through generous support from Canon and the Kentucky Department of of Veterans Affairs, the Center for Military-Connected Students is pleased to have a military-connected student hardship fund. The purpose of the fund is to assist military-connected students who encounter unforeseen financial hardship to stay in school.

  • The funds are not intended to replace or supplement existing financial aid. Receiving funding from the Hardship Fund may negatively impact student financial aid packages.
  • The funds are not intended to be used for routine expenses. Requests must be of a hardship nature.
  • Hardship Funds can only be applied to a student’s University of Louisville student financial account. If applying the funds results in a negative balance, a refund is generated for the student.
  • The number of students who can be served by the fund is subject to the availability of funds.

To apply students must email the fully completed form, including all supporting documentation, to milconstu@louisville.edu. Failure to fully complete the application or provide supporting documentation will result in the application being denied. 

See application for full eligibility criteria, timelines, and details:

Military Hardship Fund Application (PDF)