Veterans & Military

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Education That Honors Your Service

We’re proud to support current and former military members as they pursue their education at Butler. Whether you're navigating your benefits, looking for community, or making a transition into the classroom, we’re here to help every step of the way.

Join us at Butler

We welcome all in the military community at Butler and would love for you to join us. Once you have applied and are enrolled you can apply for VA benefits. Active Service members should obtain approval from their Educational Services Officer or counselor with the Military Service prior to enrolling.

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Paying for Butler with Military Benefits

You can use your VA education benefits, Military Tuition Assistance, or both to help cover the cost of your degree. You're also encouraged to explore additional financial aid options—like grants, scholarships, and federal aid—to help make your education even more affordable.

Military Cost & Financial Aid Net Price Calculator

Military Dependents

Military family members are eligible for benefits from My CAA and military assistance scholarships when attending Butler.

1. First, you must apply to Butler.

2. Second, follow your respective enrollment steps.

3. Third, if you are interested in any Military Family Assistance Scholarships, download our application, fill it out, and bring in his/her military dependent ID card along with the application to be verified by a Butler Employee.

The Military Experience at Butler

You'll find a strong community of other soldiers and veterans at Butler. From fellow students to our staff and faculty we have many former and current military members. We want you to feel at home here.

The Military Community Student Experience

National Guard Partnership

Are you in the National Guard? We partner with the Kansas Army National Guard to help you pay for your degree while you serve, leaving with little to no debt. You will receive pay or compensation for every day you serve, and this includes your time spent at Butler.

Learn About the National Guard Partnership

McConnell Airbase

McConnell's Air Force Base has been home to one of Butler's campuses for more than 40 years. Here you can further your career in the military or earn an associates degree as a civilian. Feel at home by working towards your education right on base.

McConnell Campus

"We want our veterans to feel a sense of belonging, the sacrifice given by all men and women of the past, present and future deserves to be honored. This is such a selfless act given by all military members."

Amy Cyphers VA Benefits Coordinator