What Military Status are you?

Active Duty

Means Full-Time Service, other than active duty for training, as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, including active duty in the reserve components.

Potential Benefits:

  • Discounted rate of $250 per credit hour for Johnson University online undergraduate programs
  • You may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) OR
  • The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) OR
  • The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) OR
  • Other additional benefits.

Inactive Duty/Veterans

Inactive duty is non-Full-Time military service, typically for reservists and National Guard members.

The term “Veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, air or space service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(2).

Potential Benefits:

  • You may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) OR
  • The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) OR
  • The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) OR
  • Other additional benefits.

Retired

This refers to a member or former member of the uniformed services who is entitled to receive retirement benefits or pay by statute due to their service.

Potential Benefits:

  • You may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) OR
  • The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) OR
  • The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) OR
  • Other additional benefits.
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Spouse/Dependent

A spouse, child, or other family member recognized by a service member for the purpose of receiving benefits.

Potential Benefits:

  • You may be eligible for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA or Chapter 35) OR
  • Transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (Chapter 33) OR
  • Other additional benefits.
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“I am incredibly grateful for Johnson University and their help with using my VA Benefits. Their support has allowed me to pursue an education and grow in my faith without the extra stress. Thank you, Johnson University, for supporting Veterans and their Dependents!”

Kaitlyn Fife, Johnson University Alumna

Questions?

At Johnson University, we deeply value the dedication and sacrifices of our military community. Our mission intertwines with a commitment to support you whether you’re currently serving, transitioning from active duty, or advancing your education as a veteran, we are here to support you.