EOU Military Financial Assistance Programs
Eastern Oregon University recognizes the increasing cost of higher education and in an effort to keep our institution accessible, we offer a variety of assistance programs to our military and veteran students. Please see the below listed programs to find what best meets your needs.
Voyager
- Eligibility: Member of OR National Guard or Reserves who has served in a combat zone since September 11, 2001. Must be seeking initial bachelor’s degree only and be a full-time student with at least 51% of your classes on-campus.
- Award: Covers remaining in-state tuition and fees for anything not paid by other VA Benefit programs
- Application Process: Submit Voyager Application and a copy of your DD-214
Service to Country
- Eligibility: Be currently serving in the US Armed Forces or be a National Guard or Reserves enlistee or be released from service from one of the aforementioned branches of service under a condition other than dishonorable. Be enrolled in a minimum of 6-credits at EOU and have at least 51% of your credits in on-campus courses.
- Award: Covers remaining in-state tuition and fees for anything not paid by other VA Benefit programs, scholarships or grants up to 15-credits per term.
- Application Process: Submit Service to Country Application and a copy of your DD-214
Service to Country – Spouse of qualified military member
- Eligibility: Military member is currently serving in the US Armed Forces or is a National Guard or Reserves enlistee or has been released from service from one of the aforementioned branches of service under a condition other than dishonorable. Military member is enrolled in a minimum of 6-credits at EOU and has at least 51% of their credits in on-campus courses. Spouse is fully admitted and enrolled at EOU.
- Award: up to $1,000 toward cost of tuition
- Application Process: Submit Service to Country Application and a copy of military member’s DD-214
Yellow Ribbon
- Eligibility: Individuals entitled to the 100% benefit rate based on service requirements OR spouses and children using Tranfer of Entitlement (ToE) benefits when entitled to the 100% benefit rate.
- Award: Covers the difference between “in-state” and “out-of-state” tuition costs.
- Application Process: Automatically awarded based on criteria
