Meeting Educational Goals for Military Students - A Valued Drury Tradition
- Drury is recognized as a MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL by GI Jobs Magazine, a designation awarded to only the top 15% of all schools nationwide.
- Drury is a “Yellow Ribbon” School.
- Drury’s commitment to serving military students began over 65 years ago. Read our story >>
- Many degree programs can be completed entirely online allowing military students throughout the world to continue their education.
- Small classes (average 15-18 students per course); personalized attention from academic advisors, faculty, and staff.
- Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and DANTES external degree catalogue.
- Credit awarded from Military Transcripts; up to 31 credits accepted from approved training in education. More information >>
- Military tuition discount for Tuition Assistance students. More information >>
- Drury is consistently recognized among top schools by sources including U.S. News & World Report and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
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Accessing Your Benefits to Connect with Drury:
Post 9/11 GI Bill
The Post 9/11 GI Bill, also known as Chapter 33, provides financial support for tuition and fees, books and supplies, and housing to individuals with active duty military service on or after September 11, 2001. More information >>
Yellow Ribbon Program
As a participating institution in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Drury will provide a scholarship to veterans to make up half of the difference the Post 9/11 GI Bill does not cover, and the Veteran’s Administration will pay the other half of the difference. More information >>
Other VA Benefit Programs
In addition to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, several other VA educational benefit programs are available based on eligibility requirements. More information >>
Veterans Certification Request Form
Students desiring to use their VA benefits at Drury University must submit a Veterans Certification Request each semester to have their enrollment certified and receive benefits. Please note: Any changes in schedule must be reported immediately to your VA Certifying Official.
Access Certification Request form >>
Tuition Assistance/GoArmyEd/SOCAD
GoArmyEd is the virtual gateway for Soldiers serving in the Reserves or on active duty to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime for classroom, distance learning, and eArmyU online courses. SOCAD is a student agreement and degree plan for students using Tuition Assistance. More information >>
Military Spouses
MyCAA – Financial Assistance Program
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) is open to all eligible spouses. More information >>
Military students and dependents leaving school due to deployment
Students will receive a non-punitive withdrawal upon receipt of activation orders. More Information >>
Contact Information
To use your benefits, or for more information about other services and advantages of connecting with Drury, please contact:
Main Campus – Springfield, Monett locations
Marti Marlin
VA Certifying Official
(417) 873-6881
mmarlin@drury.eduFt. Leonard Wood, St. Robert, Rolla, Lebanon locations; Active Duty online students
Tammie Black
VA Certifying Official
(573) 451-2400
tblack@drury.edu
Cabool, Licking, Ava, Thayer locations
Gina Crunkilton
VA Certifying Official
(417) 962-5314
rcrunkil@drury.eduTuition Assistance/GoArmyEd Questions
Raeleen Ziegler
(573) 329-4400
cziegler01@drury.eduMyCAA Questions
Donna King
(573) 451-2400
dking@drury.edu
For eligibility and entitlement questions about your VA benefits please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs Education Services: 1-888-442-4551.
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