You may be eligible for the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Patriot Grant. Learn more about this cost-saving opportunity, including eligibility requirements and the benefits of this college grant based on degree level.
Eligible undergraduate students include veterans using Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Education Benefits, veterans discharged under general or honorable conditions, spouses of veterans discharged under general or honorable conditions, Department of Defense employees not using Tuition Assistance, and state and federal VA employees. Grants are only applied to an eligible student’s account upon receipt of an approved VA certification if using benefits, or a copy of the DD-214 showing that the veteran was generally or honorably discharged. Spouses of veterans will also need to include a copy of their driver’s license and marriage certificate.
Undergraduate Students
The Patriot Grant reduces tuition for undergraduate courses to $450 per credit. In addition, this grant also covers the sales tax, technology fees, graduation fee, and course materials required for an eligible student’s program of study, including standard shipping costs where applicable, when purchased through the UAGC bookstore or textbook partner. The cost of required electronic materials is also covered by the grant. Students should refrain from purchasing course materials prior to confirmation of sufficient enrollments.
Master’s Degree Students
The Patriot Grant covers the sales tax, technology fees, graduation fee, and course materials for master’s degree students, including standard shipping costs where applicable, required for an eligible student’s program of study and purchased through the UAGC bookstore or textbook partner. The cost of required electronic materials is also covered by the grant. Students should refrain from purchasing course materials prior to confirmation of sufficient enrollments.
Doctoral Students
This grant covers sales tax, technology fees, graduation fee, and course materials, including standard shipping costs where applicable, required for an eligible student’s program of study and purchased through the UAGC bookstore or textbook partner. Doctoral In-Residence Workshop Fees are not covered by the grant and will need to be paid for with an appropriate payment option.
All Degree Levels
The Patriot Grant is not retroactive. Students who exceed 365 days of consecutive non-attendance may be asked to recertify eligibility for the UAGC Patriot Grant upon return by providing appropriate verification of military service. This program may not be utilized concurrently in the same enrollment period with any other the UAGC-sponsored grant, scholarship, or benefit program.
Military Grant Grandfathering
Students who previously received the Patriot Grant and who subsequently enroll in another degree program after graduating are permitted to continue to receive the grant without recertifying eligibility, unless they have been out of attendance more than 30 days.
Students who were previously enrolled with University of the Rockies and maintain their current program will continue to receive the University of the Rockies rate for the Military Grant. However, Students who exceed 30 days of consecutive non-attendance and are not on an approved academic leave will be asked to recertify eligibility for the Patriot Grant upon return by providing appropriate verification of military service. At that point, those students will receive the appropriate grant based on eligibility.