Are Military Grants Available for Online College Programs?

American InterContinental University (AIU) offers several military-related grants for qualifying students. Eligibility, award amounts, and whether grants can be combined with other benefits vary by program and individual circumstances. Students are encouraged to review all options carefully and consult official resources.

Military grants are typically institutional awards that may help reduce out-of-pocket costs for eligible students. These grants are separate from federal benefits and may have specific eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and restrictions on use with other funding sources.

AIU Military-Related Grants

The following grants may be available to eligible students pursuing online degree programs at AIU. Grant availability, amounts, and eligibility requirements are subject to change and are outlined in detail in the AIU catalog.

AIU Veterans Grant

This grant is available to eligible veterans who wish to pursue a degree at AIU. Qualified applicants may be considered for a one-time grant of up to a specified amount, applied toward program tuition and disbursed over each academic year.

Eligibility typically includes:

• Acceptance for admission
• Verification of honorable discharge through a DD-214 Member-4 or comparable documentation
• Completion of the required grant attestation form

Students using Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill^® benefits are not eligible for this grant.

AIU Yellow Ribbon Grant

AIU participates in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible candidates generally include veterans (or a dependent of an eligible veteran) who qualify for Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill^® benefits at the 100% rate, as determined by the VA.

Participation requires:

• Admission acceptance
• Verification of Chapter 33 eligibility through appropriate documentation
• Completion of the university’s attestation form

Transferability rules apply for spouses and dependents.

AIU Military Spouse Grant

AIU offers a tuition grant for spouses of active-duty and drilling members of the U.S. military. The grant may equal up to a percentage of tuition, as outlined in institutional catalog.

Eligibility requirements typically include:

• Acceptance for admission
• Verification of the spouse’s military status
• Completion of the Military Spouse Grant Attestation form

Students using Chapter 33 Post-9/11 benefits are not eligible for this grant.

Reviewing Eligibility and Next Steps

Military-affiliated students are encouraged to:

• Review eligibility requirements in the AIU catalog
• Explore all funding options, including federal aid and institutional grants
• Consult official VA resources for benefit-specific questions

Updated information on AIU grants and eligibility criteria is available on the Grants and Scholarships page and in the AIU catalog.

For additional information on veterans educational benefit eligibility, contact the Veterans Administration at 800-827-1000, 888-GI BILL-1 or visit http://www.benefits.va.gov/. To learn more about all AIU military grants and full eligibility requirements, access the AIU catalog.

Learn more about other ways to fund college costs: Reference our Financial Aid Guide.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

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