Disclaimer: *ECCU is not currently participating in VA funding options for newly enrolling students. Please reach out to our Veterans Advisor for information regarding current options.
We strive to help you take full advantage of your military education benefits. There are several benefit options available for veterans, active-duty service members, dependents, and individuals serving in the National Guard. Criteria such as years and period of service, among others, determine your eligibility for military education benefits. Depending on the type of benefit and program/course you select, you could get the total program/course fee, including the cost of certification exams and study material, paid for through the benefit plan.
EC-Council University (ECCU) is ranked among the ‘20 Most Valuable Online Colleges in America’ and offers premier cybersecurity education. Our world-class faculty will empower you with all the knowledge and skills you need to launch a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
As a U.S. Military veteran, you’re eligible for:
To honor our veterans and support them for the struggles they faced in defending the nation, EC-Council University extends the offer of a zero-cost application (application fee waived) for veterans.
To honor our veterans and support them for the struggles they faced in defending the nation, EC-Council University extends the offer of a zero-cost application (application fee waived) for veterans.
This scholarship is for new or continuing students who are either on active duty in the U.S. Military or are veterans of the U.S. Military who are self-paying and not receiving VA funding options. The award will be continuous through the program of study. The scholarship awards a 20% deduction in tuition for recipients.
This scholarship is for new or continuing students who are considered ‘heroes’ in society, such as health care professionals, law enforcement officers/agents, fire rescue professionals, and international military members. A one-time grant of $2,000 will be provided to recipients. Veterans and active-duty U.S military personnel who do not qualify for VA educational benefits may also apply for the Hero’s Scholarship.
To honor our veterans and support them for the struggles they faced in defending the nation, EC-Council University extends the offer of a zero-cost application (application fee waived) for veterans. EC-Council University believes in transforming veterans into cyber heroes.
This is available to those who entered Active Duty after June 30, 1985, completed at least two years of continuous active service, contributed $1,200 to the program, received a high school diploma or GED, and received an honorable discharge. Learn more about the Montgomery GI Bill®.
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 https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Available to veterans who have been declared disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to service-related injury. You can get additional information about Vocational Rehabilitation entitlements by visiting va.gov.
Available to those who entered the military after January 1, 1977, contributed to the program and did not contract with the Armed Forces under a delayed entry program. Benefits are dependent upon total contributions made and are calculated individually. Find out more about the Veterans Educational Assistance Program.
This benefit covers active duty served as a member of the Armed Forces or because of a call or order to active duty from a reserve component (National Guard and Reserve) under certain sections of Title 10. Get more details on the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, as well as information about the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
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 https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship amends the Post-9/11 GI Bill® to include the children and spouses of those servicemembers who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible children and spouses attending school may receive up to the highest public, in-state undergraduate tuition, and fees, plus a monthly living stipend and book allowance under this program. Learn more about the Fry Scholarship.
Authorizes educational benefits to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who have serious disabilities as the result of their service (100% disabled), or who have died of a service-connected cause, were a prisoner of war or missing in action. Get more information on Dependents Educational Assistance.
Eligible service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® program will be able to transfer unused education benefits to their spouses or children starting August 1, 2009. Read more about the Transfer of Post-9/11 GI-Bill® Benefits to Dependents (TEB).
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 https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The Reserve GI Bill® is available to any person who enlists, re-enlists or extends an enlistment in the Selective Reserve for not less than six years, in addition to any other period of obligation after June 30, 1985; earned a high school diploma or GED; completed the IADT; fulfilled 180 days of service in the selective reserve, and is satisfactorily participating in required training in the Selective Reserve. Find out more details about the Reserve GI Bill®.
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 https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Effective August 1, 2019, the State Approving Agency (SAA), or VA when acting in the role of the State Approving Agency, shall disapprove a course of education provided by an educational institution that has in effect a policy that is inconsistent the areas below:
Your policy must permit any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
Your policy must ensure that your educational institution will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
.Note – Please ensure your students are aware of any additional information you require
NOTE: For purposes of section above, a covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Veteran Readiness and Employment, or chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
Our Admissions Team will guide you through the process of applying for your Veteran’s or Hero’s Scholarship educational benefits.
*Disclaimer: ECCU is not currently participating in VA funding options for newly enrolling students. Please reach out to our Veterans Advisor for information regarding current options.
38 U.S. Code § 3679(e) – Pending/Delayed Payment Policy
NOTE: For purposes of section above, a covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Veteran Readiness and Employment, or chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
Ans. EC-Council University (ECCU) is a fully accredited U.S.-based online university with a focus on cybersecurity education. ECCU offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as graduate certificate programs.
Ans. U.S. veterans choose EC-Council University to get an accredited American university degree, along with industry-recognized certifications. Additional benefits of choosing ECCU include redeeming earned credits for certifications, availing flexible online payment plans, and gaining real-world hands-on experience with cutting–edge cybersecurity tools and technology.
Ans. It is often challenging to take up new roles in a different industry, especially for a military veteran who is moving away from the defense industry and settling into civilian life. The cybersecurity industry can be the right fit for such candidates as it will help them to use their skillset in safeguarding sensitive data for a company or even for the government. This career will give them a chance to combat cybercrimes and make a comfortable and purposeful living.
Ans. Cybersecurity is the protection of digital assets, computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access. Any device that is connected to the internet is prone to cyberattacks. Veterans are equipped with defensive skills that were required by them to safeguard the nation. They can use the same defensive skills and service motivation to secure the cyber world. With cybersecurity as their new career, they can continue their mission of safeguarding crucial information and citizens.
