GI Bill®
The GI Bill® is an all-inclusive program for eligible service members, veterans or family members that allows the VA to pay for the full cost of tuition (up to the highest state college tuition) plus a monthly housing allowance. SMU currently accepts all forms of the GI Bill®. For more information, or to check if you are eligible to use the GI Bill®, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® students attending Non-College Degree (NCD) facilities, such as SMU Continuing and Professional Education, with terms starting on or after August 1, 2021 and who receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify enrollment on a monthly basis.
Download the Enrollment Verification Process Guide
The Catalyst at SMU
The Catalyst at SMU is an 8-week transition program, focused on guiding military service members through the transition from service to the classroom or the workforce. Throughout The Catalyst at SMU program, you’ll participate in career transition focused curriculum, receive brand management training, earn a professional certificate in project management and continue to complete six graduate level credit hours.
Learn more about The Catalyst at SMUMyCAA
A DOD-designed program that provides eligible military spouses a one-time $4,000 grant to pursue a professional certificate or license in a portable career field.
See SMU programs eligible for MyCAA
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit for eligible service members across all branches. TA pays up to 100% of tuition and fees and can be utilized at the discretion of unit commanding officers. We encourage you to engage your unit commanders about the use of TA for the professional certificate or training of your choice.
Learn more about military tuition assistance
Yellow Ribbon Program
SMU and SMU CAPE are both proud partners of the Yellow Ribbon Program. With a limited number of slots available in our Research and Graduate Studies department, we will do our best to continue to make SMU an affordable option for your educational needs. If you would like more information, please visit the SMU Yellow Ribbon Program page or the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program website. If you are interested in applying for the Yellow Ribbon program, please contact our VA Certifying Official at VABenefits@smu.edu to inform them of your intent.
Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering Military Tuition Policy
The Lyle School of Engineering offers a discounted tuition rate for a variety of graduate programs. To determine if you are eligible, please review the Lyle School of Engineering Tuition Discount Policy. If you have any questions regarding the tuition discount policy please contact Robert Hurst, vetresource@mail.smu.edu.