A Veteran-Friendly Online College
What do all the best colleges for veterans have in common? The most veteran-friendly colleges:
- Offer services and staff to specifically support veterans.
- Allow you to maximize your VA education benefits.
- Provide military education grants to further reduce your tuition.
- Have exPerienced, knowledgeable admissions teams that can guide you in converting military exPerience to college Credits.
- Have high-quality programs structured to offer the flexibility and convenience adult and/or active-duty students need.
- Employ a large number of veterans and have a vast network of veteran alumni.
Trident offers all of these benefits and more to our veteran students. It is a primary part of our Mission as an institution to be as veteran-friendly as possible so we can honor the men and women who protect our nation.
Trident Serves Those Who Serve Our Country
You have worked hard to get where you are today. You've shown your leadership and commitment to protecting our nation. We cannot thank you enough. Trident acknowledges the service of our veterans and supports their educational pursuits.
We strive to provide the quality education you deserve, while also ensuring the process of earning your degree is manageable, affordable and convenient. We are honored and proud to be alma mater to over 27,000 military and veteran alumni.
Whether you're transitioning from military to civilian life, pursuing a new career field or simply looking to continue your education - we look forward to helping you take your leadership to the next level.
VA Education Benefits
The State Approving Agency has approved Trident to administer Veterans Affairs education benefits. We appreciate your assistance as we work to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted to the VA in a timely matter.
Below is a list of VA benefits, which may be utilized at Trident
Chapter 30 Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill®
Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness Program
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Chapter 35 Dependent Education Assistance Program
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve
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 website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Reduced Tuition for Veterans
Trident is proud to provide a special Veteran Education Grant for retirees and veterans of the armed forces. All veteran or active duty members of the military are eligible for the reduced VA tuition.
Tuition cost for an undergraduate program:
| Tuition Type | Per Credit | Per Course | Per Year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $415 | $1,660 | $12,450 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members** | $330 | $1,320 | $9,900 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees** | $250 | $1,000 | $7,500 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** | $250 | $1,000 | $7,500 |
*Assumes no transfer Credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 Credits Per Year for 4 Years. **Tuition Per Credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
Tuition cost for the masters program:
| Tuition Type | Per Credit | Per Course | Per Year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $2,268 | $10,206 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members** | $425.25 | $1,701 | $7,654.5 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees** | $325 | $1,300 | $5,850 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** | $250 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
*Assumes no transfer Credit and that student in a 36 Credit program enrolls in an average of 18 Credits Per Year for 2 Years. **Tuition Per Credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
Tuition costs for the Ed.D. program:
| Tuition Type | Per Credit | Per Course | Per Year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $761.25 | $3,045 | $12,180 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members** | $685 | $2,740 | $10,960 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees** | $656.25 | $2,625 | $10,500 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** | $656.25 | $2,625 | $10,500 |
*Assumes no transfer Credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 Credits Per Year. Does not include cost of any applicable doctoral study continuation Courses. **Tuition Per Credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
Tuition costs for the DBA & DHA programs:
| Tuition Type | Per Credit | Per Course | Per Year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $787.50 | $3,150 | $12,600 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members** | $708.75 | $2,835 | $11,340 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees** | $656.25 | $2,625 | $10,500 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** | $656.25 | $2,625 | $10,500 |
*Assumes no transfer Credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 Credits Per Year. Does not include cost of any applicable dissertation continution Courses. **Tuition Per Credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
Tuition cost for the Ph.D. program:
| Tuition Type | Per Credit | Per Course | Per Year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $990 | $3,960 | $15,840 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members** | $885 | $3,540 | $14,160 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees** | $800 | $3,200 | $12,800 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** | $800 | $3,200 | $12,800 |
*Assumes no transfer Credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 Credits Per Year. Does not include cost of dissertation continution Courses, the number of which vary based on dissertation completion date. **Tuition Per Credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
All Per semester Credit hour costs are for program level (600/700) Courses. Students in the dissertation stage register for one Course of four semester Credit hours Per session. In addition, there are dissertation continuation Courses which are $800; Per Course at 0 Credit hours.
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
For more information please contact the Admissions Department today. We're available Monday – Friday from Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm PDT | Friday 7am-5pm PDT 800-579-3197
