Military & Veterans
Our military-friendly graduate programs offer support for a smooth transition and rich education. They increase your value on the corporate playing field and provide a network for success.
Military candidates and their families possess unique perspectives and qualities that greatly enrich our classrooms, extracurricular activities, and culture. A military background is appreciated and highly respected within Fisher, whether working with career management or on a class project; each service member will feel a sense of appreciation for their service.
Contact Ohio State's Military and Veterans Services Office
Recognition
Fisher is recognized as a Military-Friendly School by USA Today and G.I. Jobs, and it is listed among the nation's best by Military Times Best of Vets and U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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Recent Fisher Alumni
Michael Lisbon
"The real estate industry was a major interest for me, and I was able to take people in the industry. Ultimately, I was able to find a job in the Real Estate industry by taking advantage of the opportunities that Fisher has afforded to me."
Anastasia Faber
"I really enjoyed the ability to stay in my full-time job and complete my MBA degree. I particularly enjoyed the case study work.
I am currently in a position where my business knowledge is an asset to my organization."
Andrew Billisits
"I opted for a STEM MBA and loved the technical aspects of the program. Fisher provides a fantastic framework to pursue an MBA focused on many emerging tech fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, and advanced Supply/Demand Modeling."
Fisher supports our Military and Veteran graduate students
- Fisher will waive your application fee and help identify financial aid opportunities for you as a part of our participation in the GMAC Military Friendly School program. Approximately 90 percent of military students receive scholarships.
- You can automatically qualify for in-state tuition under the Ohio G.I. Promise.
- You will have support from the Fisher Veterans Association, a group created by veterans and current military members of all branches to support one another during the pursuit of the MBA or Specialized Master’s degree.
- A strong and growing student community of military veterans awaits you. It's time to expand your network.
The VA Application Process
- The Post- 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33): For individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001 or individuals discharged with a service connected disability after 30 days.
- The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30): Active Duty Educational Assistance Program, generally for individuals who entered active duty after June 30, 1985 and served continuously for three years or by serving two years on active duty followed by four years of Selected Reserve. To be eligible, veterans must have contributed $1200 during their first year of military service. Veterans or service personnel cannot withdraw money paid into the fund.
- The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606): Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, for members of the Reserve elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and the Air National Guard. To be eligible, reservist must have a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve signed after June 30, 1985. No contribution is required.
- Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35): Educational assistance available to spouses and children of veterans who died or are permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-related disability.
- Disabled Veterans Assistance (Chapter 31): Vocational Rehabilitation for service-connected disability of 20% or greater. Benefit provides a monthly stipend and covers the cost of tuition, books and supplies. Eligibility is determined on an individual case basis.
- Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP Chapter 32): For individuals who entered active duty service between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and served a continuous period of 181 days or more plus contributed toward the education program.
- Vietnam Era GI Bill (Chapter 34): For individuals who entered active duty prior to December 31, 1976 and served a minimum of 181 days active duty after January 31, 1955. Benefits must have been used by January 1, 1990.
To receive benefits, you must apply through the Department of Veterans Affairs. For instructions and application forms, please visit the VA website or you may contact them by phone at 1-888-GIBILL1. The submission of electronic applications through Vets.gov is strongly encouraged.
The VA will process your application and send you a letter notifying you of their decision. Please be aware that it may take the VA several weeks to process your claim. If you are approved to receive benefits, you will receive a certificate of eligibility letter (COE) from the VA. Once you have received your certificate of eligibility, please submit a copy to the Ohio State University Certifying Official in the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
After all of the required documents are received, the VA Certifying Official will submit a 22-1999 enrollment certification to the VA to initiate payments. This is submitted electronically and you will receive an email confirmation.
The depth of experience and quality of leadership that many of the instructors brought to Fisher is truly unique. Fisher takes a distinctive approach to educating MBA students, not just in the obvious business skills, but preparing them to be successful business leaders once they graduate and enter the workforce
Fisher's Graduate Degree Programs:
- Full-Time MBA** (on-campus)
- Working Professional MBA** (on-campus or online)
- Executive MBA** (on-campus)
- Master of Accounting (on-campus)
- Master of Business Operational Excellence** (on-campus)
- Master of Human Resource Management (on-campus)
- Master of Supply Chain Management**(online)
- Specialized Master in Business - Analytics** (online*)
- Specialized Master in Finance (on-campus)
*Can be completed 25% on-campus, or 100% online.
** Popular options with military/veteran students.