Federal Tuition Assistance

Learn about federal tuition assistance programs through the Armed Forces

ARMY

How to apply:

  1. Go to ArmyIgnitED and click "Get Started." (You must have your CAC ID with you.)
  2. Request your education goal.
  3. Enroll in your courses at Harding.
  4. Go back to ArmyIgnitED and request FTA for your enrolled courses.
    1. FTA can be requested up to 60 days before your course start date, but not later than 7 days before your course start date.
    2. Once you are approved for FTA, please contact Harding’s Veterans Benefits Specialist (veterans@harding.edu or 501-279-4404) to let them know.

 

AIR FORCE

How to apply:

  1. Go to the Air Force Virtual Education Center to complete a multistep process for gaining approval.
    1. TA can be requested up 45 days before your course begins, but no less than 7 days before the course begins.
  2. Once you are approved for FTA, please contact Harding’s Veterans Benefits Specialist (veterans@harding.edu or 501-279-4404) to let them know.

 

All Branches

Education Programs and Degree Plans:

All students have access to Harding’s Academic Catalog which will outline their program requirements. Students will have access to an electronic degree plan and their transcript once they are fully admitted to the University. If you have any questions pertaining to your specific program or how transfer work will equate before you are fully admitted, please contact Harding’s Veterans Benefits Specialist (veterans@harding.edu or 501-279-4404).

 

Readmission to the University:

All Undergraduate students (regardless of Military affiliation) wishing to re-enroll to the University must submit the Application for Readmission found on the Office of Student Life webpage.

All Graduate students wishing to re-enroll to the University, must go through their Graduate Program. For your program's contact information, please contact Harding's Veterans Benefits Specialist (veterans@harding.edu or 501-279-4404).

 

Financial Aid:

Students receiving benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs or Federal Tuition Assistance are allowed to receive federal financial aid to supplement their military funding.

How to apply for Federal Financial Aid

Financial aid application deadline: Harding University does not have a policy pertaining to any deadlines in applying for federal financial aid outside of what is published by the federal government on the FASFA website. For the 2023-2024 school year, that deadline is: June 30, 2024.

Financial aid point of contact: While Judy Hall is the main point of contact for all military affiliated students, any Financial Aid Counselor is available to students regardless of military affiliation.

 

FTA Refund Policy:

Students using FTA as well as personal funds to pay for their semester courses are encouraged to opt-in to the Business Office's payment plan.

 

Current Tuition Rates:
If you do not see your program listed below, please contact the Veterans Benefits Specialist at veterans@harding.edu  or 501-279-4404.

 

Tuition Rates for Students Using Funds through Tuition Assistance or Department of Veterans Affairs 
Per Hour Rate
Undergraduate Tuition $ 883.00
Special Program Rates - Undergraduate Programs
B.A.: Education - Degree Completion $ 460.00
BSN: Nursing (major courses) - Northwest Arkansas location $ 883.00
BSN: Nursing (prerequisite courses) - Northwest Arkansas location $ 662.00
Graduate Program Rates
M.A.: History $ 565.00
M.A.: Christian Ministry $ 600.00
M.A.: Organizational Leadership $ 695.00
M.A.: Theology (New Testament, Old Testament, Systemic, Historical) $ 695.00
Masters - College of Education (MA, MAT, MED, MSE programs) $ 463.00
MBA: Management & Business Ethics $ 482.00
M.Div.: Divinity $ 600.00
M.S.: Applied Dietetics Practice $ 1,223.00
M.S.: Cardiac Function & Interventional Technology $ 1,999.00
M.S.: Cardiac Function & Interventional Technology (Online) $ 1,040.00
M.S.: Information Systems $ 728.00
M.S.: Kinesiology & Sport Administration $ 463.00
M.S.: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling $ 640.00
M.S.: Occupational Therapy $ 971.00
M.S.: Physician Assistant Studies $ 1,203.00
M.S.: Speech-Language Pathology $ 1,082.00
M.S.: Strength & Conditioning $ 919.00
M.S.: Student Affairs $ 463.00
MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner $ 983.00
MSN: Master's Entry into Professional Nursing $ 900.00

*Harding University does not provide special tuition rates or discounts based on military status or affiliation.

Updated: June 6, 2025

Contact: Kelley Cox, 501-279-4404, veterans@harding.edu

If you do not see your rate listed, please contact the Primary Contact.


 

Average Cost of Attendance, Books and Course Materials:

If you do not see your program listed on the link below, please contact the Veterans Benefits Specialist (veterans@harding.edu, 501-279-4404).

Cost of Attendance

 

Recruiting Policies:

Harding University does not condone nor practice high-pressure recruitment tactics toward any prospective student including military service members, nor do employees receive commissions, bonuses, incentives, etc., before, during or after the recruiting process. If you feel as though this policy has been breached, please contact veterans@harding.edu and let the Veterans Benefits Specialist know.

 

Additional Information:

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Cohort Default Rate: For information regarding Harding's Student Loan Cohort Default rate, please visit Harding's Consumer Information webpage.

Contact Information



Mailing address:
Harding University
Registrar's Office
HU 10766
Searcy, AR 72149-5615