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the smart way.

Find degree programs that fit your life. Go to class once a semester. Keep your job. Get your degree.

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📍 Online vs. Hybrid — the difference
School City
San Francisco, CA
100% Online
$1,169
/month
Hybrid
$5,127
/month
Extra per month
+$3,958

Estimate only. VA sets your actual rate.

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How it works

3 steps to your degree.

1

Tell us where you are

High school diploma? Associate's? Just starting out? We'll find what fits.

2

We match you to programs

Schools where you show up once a semester — and keep your job.

3

A navigator walks you through it

Free 30-min call. We explain your GI Bill®, your housing allowance, your options.

 
 

What's a hybrid program?

Most classes are online. You go to campus a few times a year. Same degree. More flexibility. And under VA rules, you may qualify for the full resident housing allowance — up to $5,127/month in San Francisco.

Veteran on campus
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Once a semester on campus

Plan your visit around your schedule, not the other way around.

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Schools in high-allowance cities

SF, NYC, DC, LA — where the VA's resident rate is 3–4× the online rate.

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Same diploma, more flexibility

The hybrid format doesn't show on your degree. Only the hard work does.

Attendance requirements vary by program. Housing allowance rates are set by the VA and change yearly. VeteranDegrees.com does not guarantee any specific amount.

Partner school locations

Cities with the highest VA housing allowances.

San Francisco
San Francisco
$5,127/mo
vs. ~$1,169 online-only
New York
New York
$4,458/mo
vs. ~$1,169 online-only
Washington DC
Washington DC
$3,921/mo
vs. ~$1,169 online-only
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$3,801/mo
vs. ~$1,169 online-only
Free tools — no sign-up needed

Figure out your options first.

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Yellow Ribbon Checker

Find out if you qualify for extra tuition help beyond the GI Bill® cap.

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Who this is for

Wherever you're starting from.

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High school diploma

Never been to college. Ready to start.

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Have an associate's

Want to finish a bachelor's. Transfer credits in.

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Separating soon

Getting out in the next year. Time to plan.

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20+ years served

Full career. Ready for what's next.

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Real stories

From people who've been where you are.

Marcus T.
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"The career mapper showed me supply chain was a direct match. Found a hybrid program, kept my job, got my degree."

Marcus T.
Army Infantry → Logistics Manager
Sarah K.
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"I didn't even know VR&E existed. The navigator explained it in plain English. Wish I'd found this sooner."

Sarah K.
Navy Vet, 30% rating → Healthcare Admin
James R.
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"They found me a Yellow Ribbon school that covered everything beyond the GI Bill cap. Zero out of pocket."

James R.
Marine Corps Major → Corporate Strategy

Ready to figure out your next step?

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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.

VeteranDegrees.com is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.

VeteranDegrees.com is a free resource for veterans, funded by compliant marketing fees from partner institutions. We only partner with non-profit, regionally accredited schools with a demonstrated commitment to veteran success.