St. John’s is a Yellow Ribbon College

St. John’s College values military service and provides Yellow Ribbon funding to every qualified applicant who is accepted, and matches VA funding to cover the entire cost of tuition and fees at St. John’s. Learn more about Yellow Ribbon benefits.

St. John’s College complies with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (38 USC 3679(e)).

Yellow Ribbon Students

Meet some Yellow Ribbon students and read about why they chose to attend St. John’s.

Annapolis Student Tyler Mazur A20 St Johns

TYLER MAZUR (A20) TAKES FIRST STEP IN LAW CAREER

After graduating, Tyler Mazur (A20) plans to use his military experience, St. John’s education, and interest in intellectual property as a paralegal at the Department of Justice Antitrust Division.

Veteran Aims to Serve

Veteran Matthew Nicholls is enrolled in the Graduate Institute at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, and hopes to continue serving by becoming a public defender.

Annapolis Erinn Woodside St Johns Veteran

Graduate Student Leads a Life of Service

Erinn Woodside applied and started at the St. John’s College Graduate Institute in Annapolis while still an active duty officer in the US Air Force.

Veteran Brings Love of Books to St. John’s

Growing up, Logan Zimmerman liked to read. It’s only fitting he ended up at St. John’s College, studying the great books.

Searching for Something Deeper

Retired U.S. Army Maj. Jeff Conover came to the Graduate Institute at St. John’s College in Annapolis in a search for something deeper.

A Novel Approach to Education

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bryan Canter came to St. John's College seeking to enrich his life after a lengthy military career and serving all over the world.

Future Neuroscientist Embraces Camaraderie at St. John’s

Zack Bowman (A19) is an Army veteran and undergraduate student at St. John’s College in Annapolis.

Navy Vet Enjoys New Challenges at St. John’s

Kevin Cheney (A18) was a petty officer second class in the US Navy when he first heard about St. John’s College.

Annapolis Chris McGowen St Johns Veteran

Linguist Transitions from Navy to St. John’s

Chris McGowen (A19) is a Navy veteran and undergraduate at St. John’s College in Annapolis.

Annapolis Roger Carstens St Johns Veteran

Army Vet Learns from Experience, Great Books

Roger Carstens is a student at the St. John’s College Graduate Institute in Annapolis, and a retired US Army Special Forces lieutenant colonel.

Not Your Typical Student: Navy Vet Chooses St. John’s

Layton Aho (A19) is a Navy veteran and undergraduate student at St. John’s College in Annapolis.

How to Apply

Veterans and their dependents are welcome to apply to our undergraduate and graduate programs. There is no application fee.

Please note that transfer credits are not accepted and all students must complete our full undergraduate program

Once you have been admitted to the college, you will need to send a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility or Tuition Assistance Authorization Form to the Financial Aid Office. A notification of your benefit eligibility will be sent to the Office of the Registrar. See more information on VA benefits.

Additional Assistance Programs for the Military

In addition to VA benefits, you may also apply for Federal Student Aid funds to assist with living and other expenses. To apply, complete the FAFSA online. The federal code for Annapolis is 002092 and Santa Fe is 002093.

St. John’s College is also proud to participate in the following Military Education Assistance Programs:

Montgomery GI Bill®
DoD Tuition Assistance Program—This program provides eligible active duty service members to obtain tuition assistance from their military branch as administered by the Department of Defense
Chapter 31 Vocational Benefits

To determine the Military Assistance Program that bests suit you, please contact your Service’s education liaison or counselor.

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The best way to experience St. John’s is to schedule a visit to our campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, or Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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