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Programs for VeteransTwo ROTC students

Xavier University is committed to educating and supporting military veterans and their dependents. As a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, Xavier joins colleges and universities that are dedicated to helping active-service military and veterans and their families get college degrees.

Military veterans and their dependents may take advantage of the range of Xavier’s premier academics, including:

Xavier provides extensive financial aid resources and support, including:

  • Veterans’ Educational Benefits
    Michael Svihlik, Xavier’s Director of Veterans' Educational Benefits, offers specialized support to veterans and their dependents about specific aid opportunities and eligibility requirements. For more information, e-mail svihlikmc@xavier.edu or call 513-745-3942.
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition. As a private university, Xavier's tuition and fees exceed that amount. Consequently, to provide needed assistance, Xavier University intends to participate in the new Yellow Ribbon Program and work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to make additional funds available for your education. For more information, contact Xavier’s Office of Financial Aid at 513-745-3142.
  • Other Xavier Financial Aid Resources
    To find out about other scholarships, grants and loans, contact Xavier’s Office of Financial Aid at 513-745-3142.

Xavier has offered military instruction on campus since 1877. The University’s Military Science/ ROTC Program is nationally recognized among the 272 ROTC programs nationwide and has earned numerous General MacArthur Awards in recognition of successful cadet training, performance and GPA.