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Undergraduate Military and Veterans
Pfeiffer University salutes the men and women of the armed forces for your service to our country. Your initiative, courage, decisiveness, and enthusiasm will serve you well as you work toward your degree at Pfeiffer University.
Not an undergrad? Check out our graduate or degree completion military pages.
Why Pfeiffer?
Pfeiffer University has a strong history of welcoming and supporting active-duty and veteran military students. We accept ACE military credits and Prior Learning Credits. Additionally, Pfeiffer limits academic residency to no more than 25 percent of the degree requirements for all undergraduate degrees for active-duty service members. Academic residency can be completed at any time while active duty service members are enrolled. Reservists and National Guardsmen on active duty are covered in the same manner.
VA Benefit Programs & Eligibility
Generally, veterans have 10 years from the date they were last released from active duty to use their educational benefits. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® allows 15 years. Spouses generally have 10 years from the date they are found eligible. Children of veterans are generally eligible from age 18 until age 26.The following are brief descriptions of VA benefits. Check with a veterans’ benefits counselor or read more at www.va.gov as these descriptions do not cover all of the details.
Up to 36 months of benefits, payable for 10 years after release from active duty service, paid monthly through direct deposit. Eligibility to those who entered active duty after June 30, 1985. Learn more here.
Comprehensive education benefit for those who have served active duty since September 11, 2001. This usually covers tuition, fees and books, and includes a stipend. Check into the Transfer of Entitlement component of this benefit if you wish to transfer your benefits to a spouse or child. Learn more here.
Up to 45 months of education and training opportunities available to dependents of permanently disabled veterans. Learn more here.
Monthly benefits available to members of the Selective Reserve program. Learn more here.
Education benefits available to reservists that have been called to active duty in response to a declaration of war or national emergency, available to reservists activated after September 11, 2001. Learn more here.
The Department of Veteran Affairs administers these benefit programs. If you need assistance, call the VA’s toll free number 1-800-442-4551 to speak with a veterans’ benefits counselor.
To inquire about your benefits, please visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Educational Service homepage.
Click here to see scholarship information for military dependents.
How to Apply to Pfeiffer University
Pfeiffer University uses a rolling admissions system but recommends that students submit their applications for admission by May 1 to ensure space availability.
Begin the online application process here:
- Complete the application form.
- Have your high school counselor send your official high school transcript. Or, submit your General Education Development certificate.
- Use the following links to send your Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores to the Office of Admissions.
Your education can be affordable and accessible. Learn more today about tuition and fees, financial aid, and scholarships.
Portfolio Assessment
You may have gained personal and professional development outside the traditional academic classroom. In addition to CLEP, DSST, ACE military credits and challenge exams, our portfolio process provides an opportunity to translate these experiences into college credit in various areas of learning.
For more details, access the student handbook here.Learn more about testing and assessment options here.
Government Links You May Find Helpful
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
U.S. Department of Defense
Department of Defense Voluntary Education
U.S. Department of Education – Federal Student Aid