Military Benefits

Chamberlain’s Military Education Liaisons help you determine the benefits in which you qualify and provide helpful tips on how to access them. Some of the most common benefit options available to military students are listed below: Military Tuition Assistance (or TA), GI Bill, VOC Rehab, National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI), and the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a form of “direct bill,” in that students must request payment from their respective branch of service, before they enroll in a class. Military TA is available to students actively serving in any of the branches of the military in one of the following statuses:

• Active Duty
• National Guard
• Reserves
• Active Guard Reserves (AGR)      

GI Bill

The two most popular chapters under GI Bill eligibility are the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill. For more information on how to qualify for your GI Bill benefits, visit http://www.gibill.va.gov or call the VA Education Benefits department at 1-888-GI BILL 1 (888-442-4551).

• To initiate/use your GI benefits for the first time choose VA Form 22-1990.
• To continue to use existing GI benefits (change your place of training or major) choose VA From 22-1995.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VOC Rehab)

This is a service provided to people who have, or sustain, a disability which hinders them from working. If you feel you qualify for these benefits contact your case manager or visit http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/.

National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI)

This scholarship is only offered to full time permanent status VA employees who have a job code identifier of 0630 (Registered Nurse). To determine your eligibility contact your HR and/or Education Benefits Director/Manager at the VA Medical Center in which you work.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Chamberlain is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon program is a voluntary agreement between Veterans Affairs and Chamberlain that allows eligible students (current and newly admitted) to have 100% tuition covered. The Yellow Ribbon benefits include:

• A 50/50 grant between Veterans Affairs and the College to cover any tuition and required fee charges. The grant will be applied after Post-9/11 GI Bill funds, equaling 100% tuition coverage for you. The grant is applicable only during the Colleges participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
• Grant terms and coverage amounts are subject to change every academic year.

Please note:

• Tuition grants will be applied for courses with future start dates following full authorization status from the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Any applicable fees not covered by this grant must be paid in accordance with the terms of the selected finance option(s) as stated in the student’s enrollment agreement.

Yellow Ribbon Eligibility
Only individuals entitled to the maximum Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit rate (based on service requirements) are eligible for Yellow Ribbon funding. Therefore, you may be eligible if you meet the criteria below.

• You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001 of at least 36 months.
• You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001.
• You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.

How to Qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program
To qualify for the Yellow Ribbon program, you must:

• Have served 36 months on active duty in the United States military after September 10, 2001 thus making you 100% eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
• Submit an application for the Post-9/11 GI Bill to the Department of Veterans Affairs online at www.va.gov and provide a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to your Admissions Recruiter.
• Gain admittance to an of the Chamberlain College of Nursing programs of study.
• Remain enrolled or return as scheduled from an approved Leave of Absence. Should you lose eligibility for not maintaining continuous enrollment; any future grant benefit(s) will be forfeited. Online students must remain enrolled without breaks in attendance greater than 29 days.

Once you apply to Chamberlain, your Military Education Liaison can help you gain access to your benefits. Apply now to begin the process or call 855-SALUTE-U (855.725.8838).

Military Policies

Deployment Policy

Chamberlain’s deployment policy makes it possible for active duty service members and their dependents to attend school without worrying about the “what ifs.” If you need to deploy or PCS during the semester simply fill out the Deployment Form and contact your Chamberlain Military Education Liaison. They will make sure your paperwork is processed and walk you through any additional steps you need to withdraw from the course without penalty and will help you re-enroll when you are able to do so.

Military Tuition

Chamberlain offers qualified registered nurses special military tuition rates. These tuition rates vary depending on military status (such as active duty vs. retired military). The table below provides Chamberlain’s tuition rates for military service members. Rates vary depending on current military status.

Military Tuition Rates
RN to BSN Option (active duty)	$250 per credit hour
RN to BSN Option (veterans, retired military, Department of Defense  employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military)	$430 per credit hour
MSN Degree Program (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense  employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military)	$550 per credit hour
Graduate Certificate Program (active duty, veterans, retired military,  Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military)	$550 per credit hour
DNP Degree Program (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense  employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military)	$635 per credit hour

In order to understand what the cost of your Chamberlain education, it is best to speak directly with one of our Military Nursing Education Specialists. The Specialist will assist with walking students through the transcript ordering process. Once you are ready to apply, you can request a full transcript evaluation to understand which credits will transfer towards your carefully chosen Chamberlain program of study and help you to know exactly how many credits you’ll need to complete in order to earn your Chamberlain degree. Be sure to visit the program web pages as they specify more information about which courses will transfer into the programs.

For the most current information on tuition and fees visit chamberlain.edu/tuition.

Meet Our Military Team

Our team of Military Nursing Education Specialists and Military Liaisons primarily consists of currently serving and prior military service members who are committed to providing students with expert guidance and support. Leveraging more than 30 years of military and education experience, our team works closely with each student to identify the military benefits that are appropriate for each situation. Our dedicated support team then personally manages the processing of all benefits with the appropriate agency or branch on the student’s behalf.

Your commitment has earned you, or your family members, these benefits. You will find that as a military-friendly college, Chamberlain College of Nursing is dedicated to make all processes most efficient and effective for your specialized needs.

Military Enrollment Specialists

Jeffrey Grimes, U.S. Air Force Retired

Jeffrey Grimes is a military enrollment specialist at Chamberlain College of Nursing. In this role, he is responsible for assisting military students, including active military, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty, veterans or retired military, with enrollment procedures. Prior to this position, he was an enrollment counselor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, providing prospective and enrolled students with guidance during registration and admission stages.

With 20 years of military service, including roles as education and training manager and education services administrator, among others, Grimes has an exemplary leadership background. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Western International University in Phoenix; a Bachelor of Applied Science in business management from Mount Olive College in Mount Olive, N.C.; and an Associates of Applied Science in education and training management and avionics system technology from the Community College of the Air Force.

Brandon Teskey, U.S. Army National Guard

Brandon Teskey serves as a military enrollment specialist for Chamberlain College of Nursing’s military affairs team. In this role, he is responsible for assisting military students, including active military, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty, veterans or retired military, supporting them throughout the enrollment process. Teskey serves as a dedicated counselor on various military-specific matters, including the G.I. Bill and deployment.

Currently a member of the Army National Guard, Teskey has more than three years of military experience in the Infantry and is enrolled in Officer Candidates School. He was previously a military enrollment counselor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Teskey holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Arizona State University in Tempe and is pursuing a Master of Science in leadership from Grand Canyon University. 

Military Healthcare Development Specialists

Robyn Hinchey, U.S. Air Force Veteran

Robyn Hinchey is a military healthcare development specialist at Chamberlain College of Nursing. In this role, she is responsible for assisting military students with military specific information and academic support. Prior to this position, she was a military liaison specialist at Everest University Online, where she informed military students on a wide variety of educational offerings and provided prospective and enrolled military students with guidance during various academic stages. With 13 years of military service, including roles as a space/missile launch operator and a combat crew commander, among others, Hinchey has a strong leadership background. She holds a Bachelor of Science in social sciences from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

T.J. Little, U.S. Army Infantry Veteran

T.J. Little is a military healthcare development specialist at Chamberlain College of Nursing. In this role, he is responsible for assisting military students, including active military, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty, veterans or retired military, with military specific information and academic support. Little serves as a dedicated counselor on various military-specific matters, including the G.I. Bill and deployment. With five years of military service, including four years of active duty Infantry and one year with the Arizona National Guard, Little has a strong leadership background. He holds a Bachelor of Science in public safety administration from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where he is currently pursuing a Master of Science in psychology. 

National Military Education Liaison

Stephen Pare

Stephen Pare is a national military education liaison at Chamberlain College of Nursing. In this role, he is responsible for providing military students, including active military, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty, veterans or retired military, with financial advisement and academic support. Pare is a dedicated liaison on various military-specific matters, including the G.I. Bill, vocational rehabilitation and deployment.

Prior to joining Chamberlain, Pare was a lead academic and finance advisor for the military division at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where he trained and implemented new military policies and procedures for current and prospective military students. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Barry University in Miami, where he graduated with honors.

Military Technical Specialist

Stephen English, U.S. Air Force Veteran

Stephen English is a military technical specialist at Chamberlain College of Nursing. In this role, he is responsible for assisting in the development of military policies and processes in addition to being the primary contact for GoArmyEd.

With more than nine years of experience in higher education and four years of service in the U.S. Air Force, English has a wealth of knowledge in his field. Prior to joining Chamberlain, he was responsible for the day to day business processes for the DeVry University online campus in Phoenix with responsibilities that included on/off boarding of employees, expansion of facilities, training of staff in various areas of expertise in addition to managing personnel. His previous positions include development of the military program and liaison for DeVry University and military enrollment advisor for the University of Phoenix.

English holds a Bachelor of Science in fitness management from University of Nevada in Las Vegas and a Master of Business Administration in global management from the University of Phoenix in Ariz. He is currently completing a certificate program in project management from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management.