Active Military Discount
Wayne State University Active Military Tuition Discount
Overview
The Wayne State University Board of Governors has approved a 50% Active Military Tuition Discount effective Fall 2018. This program is one of the most comprehensive tuition benefit programs for currently serving military personnel offered by any four-year institution in Michigan. It is available to individuals on active duty in any component of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Reserves and National Guard. Designed with Tuition Assistance benefits in mind, this discount significantly reduces the Cost of Attendance at Wayne State University.
Note: This is a "tuition only" discount applicable to all undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, except for Law (JD) and Medicine (MD).
Submission Deadline
Requests for any given semester must be submitted before the end of that semester's withdrawal deadline. Please refer to the Academic and Registration Calendar for the "Last Day to Request Course Withdrawal."
Qualifications
To qualify for the discount:
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You must be currently serving in any component of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Reserves and National Guard.
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Service status must be valid as of the first day of classes for the current term.
Proof of Eligibility
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Provide your most recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) as proof of service. The LES must confirm that you are "currently serving" on the first day of classes for the current term.
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The semester's start date must fall between your Pay Date and ETS Date (End Term of Service). [See example here.]
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Access your LES 24/7 via myPay.
Restrictions
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A new discount request and updated proof of eligibility must be submitted each semester you register for classes.
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This discount cannot be combined with other Wayne State University tuition discounts. The Registrar’s Office will determine the most advantageous discount for the service member.
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Service members enrolled in the Law School (JD) and School of Medicine (MD) are not eligible.
How to Request the Discount
Once registered for classes, submit your request using the Active Military Discount Request Form.
Key Qualification Note
To qualify for the 50% Active Military Tuition Discount, you must be currently serving on the semester start date. The semester’s start date must fall between your Pay Date and ETS Date.