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Education benefits for active duty military personnel

Advance your military career or prepare for a new civilian career by earning a degree online with Capella University while serving your country.


Call our enrollment team   1-888-315-8001

Ask about your military benefits, credit for military experience, tuition assistance programs, and upcoming scholarship opportunities.

Flexible military leave policy

If sudden deployments, relocations, or training missions interrupt your education our military leave of absence policy allows you to take time off without financial or academic penalty. When your mission is complete, your Capella advisor will help you get back on track to complete your degree.


Tuition discount

Capella University offers special tuition discounts to active duty personnel and their immediate family members.

  • 15% tuition savings on undergraduate programs
  • 10% tuition savings on graduate programs


Maximum credit for military training

Capella University recognizes ACE-recommended credit for military training, prior college-level course work, DANTES/DSST, and CLEP exams. Call to learn more about your benefits: 1-888-315-8001.


Capella University is affiliated with:
GoArmyEd SOCCOAST
DANTES Joint Forces Staff College
Joint Special Operations University American Council on Education
SOC DAU
Army National Guard Education Support Center Army Management Staff College
Operation Enlightened Warrior