Supporting Military Student Success
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Our Mission? Helping You Achieve Your Goals.
When it comes to pursuing an education, military students have specific needs. Whether you’re an active-duty student looking for flexible online degree programs, a veteran who wants to build on your experience, or a military family member looking for affordable options, University of the Potomac is here to help.
Dedicated Military Student Support
University of the Potomac’s dedicated military liaison team members are on hand to help you understand your educational benefit options and assist with transfer credit evaluations for your military training and experience. We also offer reduced tuition, tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities for eligible students.
Yellow Ribbon® Program Benefits
University of the Potomac’s Washington, DC campus participates in the Yellow Ribbon® GI Education Enhancement Program, an educational benefit program that helps cover the cost of private higher education through a tuition-matching agreement with Veterans Affairs.
Options for Military Family Members
Spouse or dependent of an armed services member? Potomac participates in benefit programs such as Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA), the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA), and more. You may also be eligible for scholarship opportunities.
Getting Started as a Military Student at UOTP
You’ve got options at UOTP – options for how and where you study and options for affording your education. Here’s how to get started with us:
Find Your Program
Choose from 30+ online, on-campus, or hybrid programs in technology, business, education, and more. Review admission requirements, then get started on your application with a UOTP admissions counselor.
Determine Your Eligibility
Any veteran who has served at least 90 days of active duty and received an honorable discharge (or veterans honorably discharged for service-related disabilities after at least 30 days of service) after September 11, 2001, is eligible to receive benefits from the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
Spouses and dependents of military servicemembers may also qualify. Our team can help you understand whether you may be eligible for benefits.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
Request your military transcript along with official transcripts from colleges and universities you may have attended.
Our military liaison team will evaluate your training and experience to determine if you’re eligible for transfer credit – potentially saving you more time and money on your studies.
Explore Financial Aid Options
Work with our financial aid team to review the types of aid you may be eligible for and get advice about applying for federal or VA support.
Note that as a military student, you may qualify for reduced tuition rates and tuition assistance that covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition costs. Graduate students may be eligible for scholarship programs. Funding for books, supplies, and housing allowances may also be available.
Enroll and Start Earning Your Degree
Once you’ve found your program and applied for financial aid, it’s time to start studying. In addition to offering relevant, career-driven education in flexible formats, UOTP also provides access to tutoring and advising for all students.
You’ll also benefit from small class sizes – our student-to-faculty ratio is just 8.2 – and from a diverse student body representing 69 different countries and with a large proportion of students over age 25.
Our Military Student Support Team
UOTP’s military liaison team knows what it’s like to be in your shoes. All of them have military service experience as well as expertise in how military students can transition from service to education and to the civilian workforce.
Chief Petty Officer Warren Bannister (U.S. Navy, Ret.) began his naval career as an electronics technician in 1998. His experience includes 11 shipboard deployments to the Western Pacific, Persian Gulf and Central Command in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, as well as disaster relief operations in Indonesia and counter-piracy operations. For his service, Chief Bannister was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), along with other personal and unit awards.
At UOTP, Chief Bannister leads efforts to help military students and veterans achieve their goals.
Dr. Perry is a retired United States Marine who served for more than 22 years in the Marine Corps. He has a wide range of leadership experience in both the U.S. Marines and the civilian workforce, taking on managerial roles in security-related consultancies. Dr. Perry was also chair of UOTP’s Information Technology and Computer Science programs until June 2024.
Dr. Perry holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree and focuses on cybersecurity issues. He currently provides academic advising to military students at UOTP.
Ms. Allen has more than 15 years of experience in financial aid and 10 years of experience as a military SCO. As the Associate Director of Financial Aid and School Certifying Official, she understands the importance of serving the needs of students while remaining compliant with all regulatory agencies.
At UOTP, Ms. Allen is available to help military students understand their benefit options. She also maintains reporting on student progress and registration for the VA.
Ready to Get Started?
Start your next mission strong: talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor about military student support today!
Yellow Ribbon® Program and GI Bill® are registered trademarks 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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.