Disclaimer: *ECCU is not currently participating in VA funding options for newly enrolling students. Please reach out to our Veterans Advisor for information regarding current options.
We strive to help you take full advantage of your military education benefits. There are several benefit options available for veterans, active-duty service members, dependents, and individuals serving in the National Guard. Criteria such as years and period of service, among others, determine your eligibility for military education benefits. Depending on the type of benefit and program/course you select, you could get the total program/course fee, including the cost of certification exams and study material, paid for through the benefit plan.
EC-Council University (ECCU) is ranked among the ‘20 Most Valuable Online Colleges in America’ and offers premier cybersecurity education. Our world-class faculty will empower you with all the knowledge and skills you need to launch a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
To honor our veterans and support them for the struggles they faced in defending the nation, EC-Council University extends the offer of a zero-cost application (application fee waived) for veterans. EC-Council University believes in transforming veterans into cyber heroes.
This is available to those who entered Active Duty after June 30, 1985, completed at least two years of continuous active service, contributed $1,200 to the program, received a high school diploma or GED, and received an honorable discharge. Learn more about the Montgomery GI Bill®.
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 at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Available to veterans who have been declared disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to service-related injury. You can get additional information about Vocational Rehabilitation entitlements by visiting va.gov.
Available to those who entered the military after January 1, 1977, contributed to the program and did not contract with the Armed Forces under a delayed entry program. Benefits are dependent upon total contributions made and are calculated individually. Find out more about the Veterans Educational Assistance Program.
This benefit covers active duty served as a member of the Armed Forces or because of a call or order to active duty from a reserve component (National Guard and Reserve) under certain sections of Title 10. Get more details on the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, as well as information about the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
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 at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship amends the Post-9/11 GI Bill® to include the children and spouses of those servicemembers who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible children and spouses attending school may receive up to the highest public, in-state undergraduate tuition, and fees, plus a monthly living stipend and book allowance under this program. Learn more about the Fry Scholarship.
Authorizes educational benefits to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who have serious disabilities as the result of their service (100% disabled), or who have died of a service-connected cause, were a prisoner of war or missing in action. Get more information on Dependents Educational Assistance.
Eligible service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® program will be able to transfer unused education benefits to their spouses or children starting August 1, 2009. Read more about the Transfer of Post-9/11 GI-Bill® Benefits to Dependents (TEB).
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 at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The Reserve GI Bill® is available to any person who enlists, re-enlists or extends an enlistment in the Selective Reserve for not less than six years, in addition to any other period of obligation after June 30, 1985; earned a high school diploma or GED; completed the IADT; fulfilled 180 days of service in the selective reserve, and is satisfactorily participating in required training in the Selective Reserve. Find out more details about the Reserve GI Bill®.
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 at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Visit www.vets.gov/education/apply/ to apply for your benefits and obtain your ‘Certificate of Eligibility.’
38 U.S. Code § 3679(e) – Pending/Delayed Payment Policy
NOTE: For purposes of section above, a covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Veteran Readiness and Employment, or chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
Ans. EC-Council University (ECCU) is a fully accredited U.S.-based online university with a focus on cybersecurity education. ECCU offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as graduate certificate programs.
Ans. U.S. veterans choose EC-Council University to get an accredited American university degree, along with industry-recognized certifications. Additional benefits of choosing ECCU include redeeming earned credits for certifications, availing flexible online payment plans, and gaining real-world hands-on experience with cutting–edge cybersecurity tools and technology.
Ans. EC-Council University offers several cybersecurity programs for veterans. This includes both bachelor’s as well as master’s degrees, along with graduate certificate programs.
Veterans Benefits:
Bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and graduate certificate programs are eligible for VA Education Benefits. For complete information on using your benefits, please visit www.va.gov
The GI Bill® covers all online education programs taken as part of EC-Council programs. Distance housing allowance rates are also applicable benefits. “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 at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Ans. It is often challenging to take up new roles in a different industry, especially for a military veteran who is moving away from the defense industry and settling into civilian life. The cybersecurity industry can be the right fit for such candidates as it will help them to use their skillset in safeguarding sensitive data for a company or even for the government. This career will give them a chance to combat cybercrimes and make a comfortable and purposeful living.
Ans. EC-Council University offers the Cyber Security Hero’s Scholarship to veterans and active-duty military personnel. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to new or current students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. You must fulfill all specified requirements to qualify for this scholarship.
*Veterans and active-duty military personnel who do not qualify under the GI Bill® can also apply for ECCU’s Hero Scholarship program.
Ans. Cybersecurity is the protection of digital assets, computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access. Any device that is connected to the internet is prone to cyberattacks. Veterans are equipped with defensive skills that were required by them to safeguard the nation. They can use the same defensive skills and service motivation to secure the cyber world. With cybersecurity as their new career, they can continue their mission of safeguarding crucial information and citizens.
