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Military and Veteran Facts
24%
of Fall 2020 undergraduate and graduate students were military affiliated
100%
Tuition costs covered for eligible Veteran students under the Yellow Ribbon program
200+
Student Veterans of America UIW Chapter members
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) helps veterans, service members and their family to complete a degree in classes on-campus or 100% online. UIW is located in San Antonio, Texas, known as Military City USA where faculty and staff have often been on that same path. The UIW Military and Veteran Center is here to help navigate the journey from the first day to crossing the stage and receiving a diploma.
School of Professional Studies - Online Programs
Complete your degree on your schedule from anywhere!
The UIW School of Professional Studies (SPS) has been providing online education opportunities for military students for over 20 years. UIW offers degrees and student support tailored for active-duty military, veterans and their families with the motivation to succeed.
Benefits Include:
- 100% online or in-person, eight-week terms
- In-person 16-week terms available
- Special rates for veterans, active duty military, National Guard, Reservists and active duty dependents
- FREE undergraduate and graduate textbooks for active-duty students
- No academic fees for SPS degrees
- Yellow Ribbon School since 2011
- Three locations in San Antonio and one in Corpus Christi
- Online writing lab and math tutoring available
- One-on-one advisor support
Explore the SPS undergraduate and graduate degrees
University of the Incarnate Word - Broadway Campus
Earn your degree on the beautiful Broadway Campus.
The University of the Incarnate Word Broadway Campus offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees for students looking for a traditional college learning experience.
Benefits Include:
- Active-duty military approved for tuition discounts receive tuition at the military cap
- 15% tuition discount on undergraduate and graduate programs for eligible veterans, active-duty military, active-duty dependents and DoD employees
- No academic fees for active-duty military students using Tuition Assistance
- Yellow Ribbon School since 2011
- Tutoring center available
- 16-week and 8-week terms available depending on the degree program
Explore our over 90+ undergraduate and graduate degrees
Military and Veteran Center
The Military and Veteran Center at UIW welcomes and recognizes all service members who are serving and who have served to protect the rights and freedoms of our country. We are here to assist UIW students using educational benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Educational Assistance Programs and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance in the pursuit of their educational goals.
Helpful Tips
- Apply to use your GI Bill® as early as possible
- Connect with the Military and Veteran Center for community and educational resources
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Get involved on campus and with the Student Veterans of America chapter
SPS Student Veteran Testimonial
Angela Clarke, an SPS graduate student and veteran, shares her experience as a UIW Cardinal.
Award Winning for Veteran Education Services
Military Support | 2023-24 College of Distinction Best Colleges
UIW is proud to have been selected for helping veterans overcome their obstacles and achieve success. UIW ensures that our military students are supported through comprehensive education benefits, a committed military and veterans affairs team, flexible options, trained faculty and dedicated campus activities and community support.
Military Times "Best for Vets" - 2024
The University of the Incarnate Word ranks in Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2024. UIW provides assistance to military service members and veterans, in making important decisions about their education and paying for college.
U.S. News & World Report | Best Online Programs –Bachelor’s Degrees 2024
The University of the Incarnate Word ranks as a Best Online Program for Bachelor’s Degrees 2024 and Best Online Programs for Veterans 2024.
Connect with us today to learn how UIW can help you earn a degree.
Freshman
Are you in high school? Want to learn more about life at UIW? Freshman students at the UIW Broadway campus are students applying for college immediately after graduating high school or who haven't attended college since high school.
Transfer
Transfer students at the UIW Broadway campus have college credits from another institution, are working on a second undergraduate degree, are a transient student (taking a UIW course but enrolled at another institution) or are a non-degree seeking student.
Online Programs
The School of Professional Studies (SPS) is for students looking for online programs for associates, bachelor's and master's degrees.
Graduate
Graduate students at the UIW Broadway campus are students who have completed a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a master's degree.