Discounted Military Tuition
CCU offers Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard service members and their dependents a discounted military tuition rate for undergraduate programs in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The reduced rate applies to all undergraduate programs, excluding core classes in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Effective with the summer 2023 semester, CCU offers Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard service members and their dependents a discounted military tuition rate for graduate programs in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The reduced rate applies to all graduate programs, excluding the Master of Science in Nursing; School of Counseling courses with the prefix CSL, MFT, or SUD; and all doctoral-level programs.
Effective with the summer 2023 semester, CCU offers discounted tuition for undergraduate programs for eligible dependents through the Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program.
Students receiving the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at the maximum benefit rate are not eligible for the active duty tuition discount.
Any scholarship, voucher, grant, benefit, or other assistance, funded by or facilitated at the discretion of Colorado Christian University that is made available to spouses of military service members or veterans due to their status as such, will only be available to spouses as defined by CCU as a husband or wife of a service member who together are in state-sanctioned marriage and are natural-born members of the opposite sex.
Military Tuition FAQs
Are all current military service members eligible for the reduced tuition price or only those receiving Tuition Assistance?
All active duty service members, members of the Reserve and National Guard enrolled in an undergraduate program in CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies are eligible for the tuition discount; not just those receiving tuition assistance (TA). In addition, the dependents of military service members enrolled in an undergraduate program in CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies are eligible for the tuition discount.
What is the definition of a "dependent"?
A dependent is any individual who can be considered a legal dependent for financial aid purposes. A dependent is generally a spouse of a military service member, or a child under the age of 24 who is designated as a dependent on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
May this benefit be used with any other discount program offered by CCU?
The reduced military tuition rate cannot be used in conjunction with other CCU tuition discount programs.
What if I’m not seeking a degree? Am I still eligible?
Yes, you do not have to be a degree-seeking student, but you will have to submit an application in order to qualify for the reduced tuition rate.
What proof do I need to provide that I am on active duty, a member of the Reserve or National Guard, or a dependent? Who do I give it to?
We cannot accept a photocopy of your military ID as confirmation of military status. The document that establishes military service status is the service member's current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) or Proof of Service letter. No other documentation will be accepted for proof of military status. A student’s military tuition rate eligibility dates will match the student’s service status end date as reflected on the LES or Proof of Service. Students must submit updated LES or Proof of Service documentation to extend eligibility beyond the separation date on their initial LES or Proof of Service.
Spouses of military service members can choose one of two methods to determine dependency status. Spouses may either 1) submit a copy of their most recently filed Federal income tax form (just the 1040 form is sufficient) verifying legal dependency or 2) submit a copy of the service member's Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) indicating "Spouse" in the Dependency block AND submit a copy of the student's marriage license. Children of military service members must submit 1) the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) indicating the child as a dependent of the service member and 2) the parent’s LES (or Proof of Service letter) to determine military status. Further documentation may be required. Please submit to StudentPayments@ccu.edu or fax 303-963-3231.
When and how will I be able to verify that my actual tuition rate is the “military service member” rate quoted on the tuition page for my program of study?
What happens when I leave the service? Will my tuition rate change after I separate from the military?
After you separate, you are no longer eligible for the military tuition rate. You will be billed full tuition for all classes started after you separate. Dependents will no longer be eligible for the military tuition rate once the service member has been discharged. Dependent children of service members must confirm their dependency status each academic year with a renewed FAFSA to maintain the military tuition rate. Service members are expected to notify CCU when they discharge.
If I run out of Tuition Assistance during the school year, will I still receive the reduced tuition rate for classes not covered by TA?
Yes, as long as you are still a military service member (active duty, Reserve or National Guard).
I didn’t know about the reduced military tuition rate at the time that I registered, and I was charged the regular rate. Can I get a refund for the difference?
Submit documentation verifying your eligibility for the special tuition rate for military service members to StudentPayments@ccu.edu. If you are eligible CCU will apply the reduced tuition rate for the current term, which may result in a refund. Tuition adjustments will not be made for prior semesters, only for the semester in which eligibility for the reduced military tuition rate is confirmed.
My maximum allowed TA is reached this fiscal year. Can I start taking classes at the reduced rate?
Yes. This tuition benefit is for a military service member and is not subject to the availability of the TA benefit.
I didn’t know about the reduced military tuition rate, and I had my TA Voucher created for the maximum TA amount and a TopUp for the difference — now what do I need to do? I already sent the TA Voucher to the VA (as my Ed Officer told me to do), so what do I do about the amount in excess of CCU's military tuition rate that was deposited into my account?
We recommend that you contact the VA. If they have not already processed your reimbursement, you might be able to “withdraw” your request for the Top-Up benefit.
Whose responsibility is it to update CCU’s records to show that I am a military service member and am entitled to a discount? I was told that I would only be charged the TA amount for my class — so I had my TA Voucher created for that amount — and now I’m getting charged more for the class.
The student is responsible to ensure that the military service member status is properly documented so that billing will be correct. To remedy this situation, call 303-963-3040 or e-mail StudentPayments@ccu.edu. A Student Financial Services Specialist will be pleased to assist you.
Where can I find more information on this special tuition rate and the process for receiving it?
Please call 303-963-3040 or e-mail StudentPayments@ccu.edu. A Student Financial Services Specialist will be pleased to assist you.
Who should I contact if my bill is incorrect?
Call 303-963-3040 or e-mail StudentPayments@ccu.edu. A Student Financial Services Specialist will be pleased to assist you.
How does this rate affect tuition for online courses?
CCU's military tuition rate is the same whether a course is taken in a classroom or online. Under this policy only tuition is discounted, not course fees (e.g., technology fees, lab fees, etc.).
Does this benefit apply to courses offered in CCU’s traditional undergraduate college (CUS)?
The reduced tuition rate for military service members applies only to adult undergraduate courses (with the exception of core pre-licensure Nursing courses) offered by CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies.
I receive the Post-9/11 VA benefit at the maximum rate. Am I eligible for the special military tuition rate?
Students receiving the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at the maximum benefit rate are not eligible for the active duty military tuition discount. Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, including Yellow Ribbon benefits, cover all tuition and fees.
I am an active duty service member and I recently heard that there were some changes coming to the resource fee. Can you explain this change?
Effective with the Summer 2023 semester, active duty, national guard, and reserve status students enrolled in undergraduate programs will no longer be charged for the technology portion of the resource fee regardless of the location of the course. However, they will still be charged for the automated textbook portion of the resource fee. If desired, students may opt out of the textbook fee and obtain books at their own expense.
Is there a new tuition rate for dependents using VA chapter 35 benefits?
Yes, effective with the Summer 2023 semester, all dependents using Chapter 35 DEA benefits will receive a discounted tuition rate if enrolled in an undergraduate program. Chapter 35 recipients will still be charged the full resource fee. This reduced rate should allow for Chapter 35 to cover the full cost of attendance (as a 3/4 time student) at CCU.
With CCU's new graduate tuition rate for active duty, national guard and reservists personnel, will this discount be retroactive to past classes?
The discount on CCU graduate programs will only count towards new classes beginning with the summer 2023 semester. The discount applies to all master's degree programs except the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Emphasis in Substance Use Disorders, and the Master of Science in Nursing. Doctoral-level programs are excluded from this discount.
