Tuition Assistance Overview

Military Tuition Assistance in Miami

FNU Reduced Tuition Rates

Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Airmen are eligible to receive a rate of $250 per semester hour, applicable for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs. Tuition rate is inclusive of tuition only. **A list of required books and other supplies for each course is available at http://www.fnubookstore.com/

To request military tuition assistance, visit this site: https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/public/welcome

Credit for Previous Education or Training

IAW DoDI 1322.25 and Title 38, CFR’s 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(C)(4): in attempt to shorten training periods proportionately students must report all previous education and training. The University must evaluate and then grant credit, if appropriate.

Current members of the Air & Space Forces can request transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF): https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/community-college-of-the-air-force-transcripts/

Special Program for Florida National Guard Airmen

Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD) program is available for eligible Florida National Guard Soldiers and Airmen and can provide public tuition for the period of the Guard member’s service. If you meet the eligibility requirements, EDD can be used for courses that lead toward a Technical Certificate, Associate, Baccalaureate or a Master’s Degree. For those attending accredited private institutions, EDD will provide funds at the average current state resident rate, and Guard members will be responsible for any difference between what EDD pays and the charged rate. For detailed information about the EDD program visit this site: https://fl.ng.mil/services/Pages/Educational-Dollars-for-Duty.aspx

Additional Funding Options

Select Active and Air Guard members may be eligible to utilize optional funding such as these GI Bill® versions (Post 9/11 GI Bill (Ch33), Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB-AD/Ch30), Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR/Chapter 1606), the Yellow Ribbon enhancement, the Tuition Assistance Top Up, or the $600.00 Buy-up.

Note: TA and VA benefits cannot be used conjunctionally on the same course.

For more information and eligibility visit this site: https://www.va.gov/education/ or call 1-888-442-4551.

For financial aid information please call Phone: (305) 821-3333 or email Alaina Baro at amachado@fnu.edu

For Military and Veteran Liaison Admissions Advisor contact: Yolanda Navarro, phone 786-364-9567, email ynavarro@fnu.edu, or call General Admission Distance Learning Division, phone 786-364-9555.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.