The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Oklahoma is a leader in nontraditional education with more than fifty years of experience combining innovation and flexibility to support the educational needs of our military students worldwide. As a non-profit college, the College of Professional and Continuing Studies is dedicated to providing service members, and their dependents, a quality education experience.
Email va-militarybilling@ou.edu if you need any assistance.
How do I start taking classes as a military service member?
Contact your Installation Education Center to speak with an Education Counselor (ESO), and visit the OU Online Application for Admission page.
When do I get my official degree plan?
After you have been fully admitted to the University of Oklahoma, an academic advisor will complete a degree plan using all of the transcripts you have submitted for evaluation of transfer credit.
When will my military Tuition Assistance be processed?
After the add/drop period, one week after the beginning of the term for eight-week terms.
How much credit will I get for my military training?
Each individual is evaluated on a case-by-case basis using all provided military transcripts. There is no standard block of credit for a branch of service or a specific military position.
When must I submit my tuition assistance form?
Prior to the start of the term, but no later than the last day of add drop. Depending on your branch of service, you may not get tuition assistance if you have not requested it through your branch of service prior to the first day of class.
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
Tuition Assistance
Air Force Tuition Assistance - Active duty service members may request Tuition Assistance by contacting their Base Education Office to request Tuition Assistance forms.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide official transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in the new Army IgnitED system.
For help enrolling in courses through OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program please contact your Academic Advisor Steph Pitchford steph@ou.edu.
Tuition Assistance
Army Tuition Assistance - Active-duty service members may request Tuition Assistance at armyignited.com or by contacting their respective Army Education Counselor.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide an official Joint Services Transcript* to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
*Note: Previously Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS)
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for application and enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies has programs designed to meet the needs of mobile Coast Guard members and their families. The college provides students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of undergraduate courses, as well as the core courses for the BA and MA in Organizational Leadership.
Tuition Assistance
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance - Service members may be eligible for Tuition Assistance and should contact their respective Education Services Officer to learn more.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide an official Joint Services Transcript to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for application and enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
Tuition Assistance
Marine Tuition Assistance - Service members may be eligible for Tuition Assistance and should contact their respective Education Services Officer to learn more.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide an official Joint Services Transcript* to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
*Note: Previously Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
Navy College Program for Afloat College Education - NCPACE
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies has programs designed to meet the needs of Navy Service members. The college provides NCPACE students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of undergraduate courses, as well as the core courses for the BA Organizational Leadership.
Tuition Assistance
Navy Tuition Assistance - Active duty service members may request Tuition Assistance from the Navy College Program or by contacting their respective Navy Education Counselor.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Thanks to VA's new G.I. Bill® Comparison Tool, you can now find information online about Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits and the schools and training programs available to education beneficiaries. Before this tool launched, estimating how much beneficiaries may receive under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit was challenging. The new comparison tool makes it easy to estimate Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits with just one click.
