Earn Your Degree at an Army-Friendly College

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate
• 250-word typed essay
• Must enroll in two trimesters in same academic year
• Current U.S. military service member, military spouse and dependent, veteran 

Award amounts vary. Application opens May 1.
 

• GPA of 2.5 or higher  
• Must be current U.S. military service member, honorably discharged, veteran, or military dependent of qualified service member or veteran  
• Must be enrolled at least 6 hours  
• Preference given to OIF and OEF members 

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Soldiers in the Army National Guard may be eligible for state tuition assistance. Visit your state’s Army National Guard website for more information.

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP)

For fiscal year 2019, this grant is limited to 100% of the average tuition charges of state-assisted private institutions for students attending degree-granting private institutions. The fees for private institutions for the 18/19 academic year are a maximum of $4,995.00 per semester ($417.00 per credit hour). 

• The scholarship is available for up to eight full-time trimesters.
• Participants must commit to and/or complete a six year enlistment in the Ohio Guard. New enlistees must complete basic training and their AIT/AFSC training. Also, initial applicants who are prior service enlistees and can show evidence of at least three years of Active Duty service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may use the program with a three year enlistment in the Ohio National Guard. You must send a DD214 and a notarized three year waiver form along with your application. Prior service participants are only eligible for four trimesters of scholarship assistance.
• Scholarship program recipients must maintain good attendance at their unit drills; excessive absenteeism is cause for discharge from the Ohio National Guard. In such cases, Ohio law provides for recoupment of a pro-rated amount of the tuition paid plus interest.

Step 1: Obtain and submit application

For each trimester you plan to attend, you must be enrolled a minimum of three credit hours to receive benefits. Obtain your application form and submit to the Adjutant General's Department by the following deadlines:

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: Nov. 1
• Summer: April 1

Step 2: Notify Franklin of your approval

If selected, you will receive an approval letter. Please provide a copy of your ONGSP approval letter to:
Franklin University
Office of Military and Veteran Affairs
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
omva@franklin.edu
fax: 614.255.9514 or 1.800.549.1904
Questions? Contact the ONGSP by phone at 614.336.7032, toll free 1.888.400.6484.

Step 3: Certifications

Financial Aid will certify National Guard Scholarships six weeks after the beginning of the trimester based on current hours of enrollment.

Franklin is committed to offering soldiers like you quality education that is convenient and affordable. Undergraduate tuition is just $250 per credit hour. All soldiers are encouraged to explore the funding options that may be available to them, especially GoArmyEd.

GoArmyEd is the virtual gateway for all eligible Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime, anywhere for classroom and distance learning. It allows Soldiers to manage their education records including college classes, testing, on-duty classes and Army Education Counselor support.

Military Tuition Assistance

You may be eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) to fund courses in your degree program.  Schedule an appointment with an Education Counselor at your nearest Education & Training Center to determine your eligibility.

• Veteran's Benefits
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid

Graduate Tuition and Fees may vary by academic level and program. As a courtesy to our service members, the $25 undergraduate initial processing fee, $30 graduate application fee, and $100 non-refundable graduate deposit are waived.

Undergraduate Military Tuition Rate

In order to maintain the $250 per credit hour tuition rate, service members are required to submit documentation during the first trimester of enrollment and on an annual basis thereafter. Complete the Undergraduate Military Service Member Verification Form and submit along with proof of eligibility to the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs to continue receiving this great Franklin benefit!
 

Getting started at Franklin is easy. Follow the Getting Started steps above to begin the process of becoming a Franklin student.

Army National Guard students are eligible to use GoArmyEd to request Federal Military Tuition Assistance.  Please see the section on Army Tuition, Fees, and Funding for information on accessing these benefits.

Soldiers in the Army National Guard may be eligible for state tuition assistance. Visit your state’s Army National Guard website for more information.

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP)

Subject to funding available from the Ohio General Assembly, the ONGSP provides tuition up to $4,710.00 ($393.00 per credit hour) per trimester for fiscal year 2014 to Army and Air National Guard members attending a two-year or four-year public or private college or university.

• The scholarship is available for up to eight full-time trimesters.
• Participants must commit to and/or complete a six year enlistment in the Ohio Guard. New enlistees must complete basic training and their AIT/AFSC training. Also, initial applicants who are prior service enlistees and can show evidence of at least three years of Active Duty service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may use the program with a three year enlistment in the Ohio National Guard. You must send a DD214 and a notarized three year waiver form along with your application. Prior service participants are only eligible for four trimesters of scholarship assistance.
• Scholarship program recipients must maintain good attendance at their unit drills; excessive absenteeism is cause for discharge from the Ohio National Guard. In such cases, Ohio law provides for recoupment of a pro-rated amount of the tuition paid plus interest.

Step 1: Obtain and submit application

For each trimester you plan to attend, you must be enrolled a minimum of three credit hours to receive benefits. Obtain your application form and submit to the Adjutant General's Department by the following deadlines:

• Summer: April 1 Fall: July 1 Winter: Nov. 1

Step 2: Notify Franklin of your approval

If selected, you will receive an approval letter. Please provide a copy of your ONGSP approval letter to:

Franklin University
Office of Military and Veteran Affairs
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
omva@franklin.edu
fax: 614.255.9514 or 1.800.549.1904

Questions? Contact the ONGSP by phone at 614.336.7032, toll free 1.888.400.6484.

Step 3: Certifications

Financial Aid will certify National Guard Scholarships six weeks after the beginning of the trimester based on current hours of enrollment

Franklin helps you meet your personal and promotion goals through education.
 
At Franklin University, we value your military training and experience. That’s why we offer you college credit for your military training and certifications, maximizing the number of credits you can transfer in and saving you time and money toward your degree.  
 
Request for all transcripts from all previous institutions, including your Joint Services Transcript (JST), to be sent directly to Franklin University:

Franklin University
Office of Transfer and Articulation
201 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

*Graduate students – please indicate ATTN: Graduate Student Affairs

JST transcripts can be requested free of charge through the Joint Services Transcript System. 

Contact us today for more information on transferring credit to Franklin University.