U. S. Marines

Active duty servicemembers who qualify for Tuition Assistance (TA), also are eligible for Davenport University’s military financial benefits. 

Through them Federal Armed Forces Tuition Assistance program, you may be eligible for up to:

• $250 per semester credit hour
• $4500 per fiscal year

As marine, every course you’ve taken as part of technical training or rate training maybe worth credit via the US Navy and Marine SMART System Transcripts. Credits accepted from SMARTS will be available to apply towards your associate or bachelor’s degree from Davenport. Many active duty members are able to finish an associates or bachelor’s degree in one to two years.

Get Started with Tuition Assistance

Marines must apply for and receive written authorization for Tuition Assistance through the appropriate education office (locations here) prior to enrollment.

• Tuition Assistance information
• Tuition Assistance Policy
• Spouse Tuition Assistance
• Tuition Assistance Application (read-only pdf)

Important Tips When Applying for Tuition Assistance

• TA for remote Marines and those assigned to other service sites is processed at Camp Lejeune for those east of the Mississippi and at Camp Pendleton for those west of the Mississippi. I-I duty Marines apply through MARFORRES, New Orleans. Recruiters apply via their recruiting district or region headquarters.
• To ensure your TA voucher is accurate, you must secure a statement of fees notice from your military admissions advisor. The statement of fees notice outlines your start/ending dates, course cost, total credits and out of pocket expenses.
• Students taking more than one course can submit one TA form if all their courses have the same start date.
• Proper signatures from your Education Services Officer (ESO) and Command Representative are required, as well as your own signature.
• To learn more about your Tuition Assistance "Top-Up" benefits, visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.

How to Order Military Transcripts

• To obtain an individual copy of your SMART Transcript or to request a SMART Transcript be sent to your military admissions counselor, click here.
• If you have any questions regarding SMART, see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Have Your Transcripts Sent To:

Davenport University – Military Services
415 East Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49503