Veteran and Military Students

DBU is ranked as one of the top military-friendly universities in the country.

Eligible Veterans, active service members, and their dependents may take advantage of VA benefits as well as the DBU Home of the Patriots Scholarship and the Yellow Ribbon Program. Active service members also receive a special per credit hour rate.

Affordable Christ-Centered Education

You've paid a price for our freedom! Now let the DOD or VA and DBU help support your quest for an education! DBU pledges to offer scholarships and dedicated support services to all eligible veterans, active service members, and their dependents. VA benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and the DBU Home of the Patriots Scholarship help you earn a quality, Christ-centered education at an affordable cost to you!

DBU Scholarships for Veterans and Active Military >>

Special Rate for Tuition Assistance (TA) Participants >>

Outside Scholarships for Military >>

Your Experience Counts

Trade military experience for college credit through DBU's acceptance of the American Council on Education (ACE) credit.

Flexible and Convenient

Create your own schedule and go at your own pace with multiple weekend, evening, hybrid, and online semester/term options. Study online or at DBU's beautiful campus in Dallas.

Quality and Support You Can Trust

Study under knowledgeable faculty who care for you and will pray with you. DBU's small classes make it possible for students to get the personal attention and support they need to finish their degree at a fully accredited four-year university!

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Yellow Ribbon Program
DBU off­ers unlimited Yellow Ribbon Program scholarship funding to cover tuition costs that may exceed the annual VA funding cap for eligible recipients of the 100% rate of Chapter 33 (Post-9/11) GI Bill®.

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Wide Variety of Programs
Earn a degree in one of DBU's 84 undergraduate, 67 accelerated bachelor's/master's, or 34 master's programs. If you already have a bachelor's degree, you may be eligible to use the Home of the Patriots Scholarship to continue your education.

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DBU Home of the Patriots Scholarship
DBU also offers a $600/semester scholarship to Active Military (Reserve and National Guard), Veterans, and their dependents.

DBU is recognized as a leader among military-friendly institutions, with these recent designations:

  • 2022-23 Military Friendly School GOLD Award
  • 2020-21 College of Distinction for Military Support
  • 2020-21 Designated Military Friendly School® (Victory Media)
  • 2019-20 Designated Military Friendly School® (Victory Media)
  • Top Schools for Veterans (Military Advanced Education, 2018)
Military Support 2020 Military Friendly School 2022-2023 Advanced Military Education Top School, 2018

Post-9/11 GI Bill® is a registered trademark 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.