Military and Veteran Education Support

  • Prospective, Newly Admitted or Returning Military and Veteran Students

    Contact one of our Military and Veteran Enrollment Counselors at (609) 777-5696 (Option #2). Our staff is available to assist you via telephone Monday-Friday, 0830-1630 ET (with the exception of holidays).

    If you must leave a message due to high call volume or after-hours calls, please state your name clearly with your preferred contact information and student ID. We will return your call as soon as possible.

    For faster service, please contact our office at militaryeducation@tesu.edu.

  • Currently Enrolled Military and Veteran Students

    Contact one of our Military and Veteran Academic Advisors via email: militaryeducation@tesu.edu or through myEdison® by submitting a HelpDesk case (choose "Military")

    Contact one of our Military and Veteran Academic Advisors at (609) 777-5696 (Option #1). Our staff is available to assist you via telephone Monday-Friday, 0830-1630 ET (with the exception of holidays).

    If you must leave a message due to high call volume or after-hours calls, please state your name clearly with your preferred contact information and student ID. We will return your call as soon as possible.

    For faster service, please contact our office at militaryeducation@tesu.edu.

  • Students Using GI Bill or other VA Educational Benefits

    Veterans and eligible students can utilize GI Bill or other VA Educational Benefits at Thomas Edison State University.

  • Options for Course Completion due to Deployment

    Temporary additional duty orders (TDY) can be issued to military students at any time. They are usually short, from 2 days to 6 months. In the event a student “goes TDY” they become exempt from course submission deadlines. TDY orders that do not cause a student to withdraw or request a course extension will be verified by the Office of Military and Veteran Education.

    “Going dark” is a military term for the sudden unexpected termination of communication. This can happen at any military base, ship, or remote location. During this time, students will not have access to their courses and may miss submission deadlines. TESU students who are service members called to partial or full mobilization, reassignment, or other military obligation should review the Options for Course Completion Due to Deployment policy and contact a Military and Veteran Advisor for further information.

Thomas Edison State University is a participating institution with the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU). We provide the following information and resources to ensure military and veteran students, and their families, make an informed decision about the university they plan to attend.

Please visit the The College Scorecard and The College Navigator, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, for statistics and information about colleges and universities that you may find helpful.

Financial Aid and Financial Planning Resources:

All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, which can be used in conjunction with Tuition Assistance and Veterans Education Benefits.

Thomas Edison State University has established scholarships to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Active Duty, Reserve, and Air or Army National Guard service members, their spouses and dependents, Veterans and wounded warriors.

These free resources can help you understand your financial cost and benefits available for attending Thomas Edison State University: