Veterans Benefits

Veterans Pride Program

Fairfield University thanks all veterans for their service to our country and is delighted that you are considering our university to attain your higher education goals. At Fairfield we highly value the qualities you have exemplified during your military service - those of dedication, responsibility, and leadership. As students at our University, veterans bring a wide range of experiences from their service into their academic pursuits and they add much to the fabric of our undergraduate and graduate student populations.

Fairfield University is especially pleased to announce that all veterans who qualify for educational benefits with the Veterans Administration will receive additional bonus benefits to attend Fairfield.

• Individuals who qualify for 100% eligibility under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) will also have the opportunity to receive additional funding for program costs through the Yellow Ribbon Program which allows Fairfield to cover up to 50% of additional tuition costs with the remaining 50% to be matched by the VA. This means no tuition costs at Fairfield for the qualified veteran for an undergraduate or graduate education, for the duration of Chapter 33 eligibility!

Fairfield University welcomes all veterans and is dedicated to assisting those who have served our country to attain their educational goals. Through this web portal, we have provided contact information and important links to veteran sites that can provide you with more detailed benefits information. We are delighted that you are considering Fairfield University to attain your higher education goals and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you in the near future to our university community.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Veterans Fellowships

The College of Arts and Sciences takes pride in serving our veterans, just as they take pride in having served our country. As part of our commitment to helping these individuals attain their educational goals, The College is proud to offer a number of graduate level veterans fellowships to former servicemen and servicewomen interested in pursuing a master’s of fine arts (MFA) in creative writing or a master’s of public administration (MPA) from Fairfield University.

Our fellowship amount can range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on fund availability, and is available to veterans enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences MFA or MPA Programs who have exhausted all of their GI Bill educational benefits. The fellowship is a source of supplemental funding to assist our veterans with minimizing the amount of loans and/or out-of-pocket expenses during their program. Documentation verifying VA benefits status must be provided in order to apply. Students that are awarded a veteran's fellowship are required to re-apply for funds each year, as continued funding is not guaranteed.

If you are a veteran enrolled in Fairfield University’s MFA program and would like to apply for a veteran’s scholarship, please send a writing sample of up to 20 pages, a one-page personal statement, and a DD214 form to Carol Ann Davis, MFA program director, at cdavis13@fairfield.edu. 

If you are a veteran enrolled in Fairfield University’s MPA program and would like to apply for a veteran’s scholarship, please send a one-page personal statement, a copy of your current transcripts, and a DD214 form to Gayle Alberda, MPA assistant professor, at galberda@fairfield.edu.

The College of Arts and Sciences Veteran’s Fellowships were established through the generosity of the H.W. Wilson Foundation, a philanthropic enterprise that supports educational and charitable programs dedicated to improving the mind, body, and spirit.

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How Do I Begin?

Explore what Fairfield University has to offer academically, as well as culturally and spiritually. Read our admission applications and deadline information.

Contact Us

For assistance before or during your application process, please contact:

Office of Undergraduate Admission

(203) 254-4100

Office of Graduate Admission

(203) 254-4184

Related Sites and Links

For more detailed information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill® or to find out if you are eligible to receive educational veteran benefits, please visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs site.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Veterans should rely on official VA documentation and policies in determining their eligibility for educational benefits.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.