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Thank you for your service and your family’s sacrifice.
Military Service Grant | First Responder Grant.
Your service matters. Your tuition should reflect it.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is proud to offer the Military Service Grant & First Responder Grant, reducing tuition to just $250 per credit hour for eligible active-duty military members and full-time fist responders enrolled in a PBA Online undergraduate degree or online certificate program.
The scholarship is available to eligible:
- Active-duty members in the U.S.
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Firefighters
- EMT’s and paramedics
For active-duty service members, the scholarship brings tuition in line with the $250-per-credit-hour military Tuition assistance rate, making a Christ-centered PBA education even more accessible to those who serve.
At Palm Beach Atlantic University, we are honored to welcome those who have served our nation, those who continue to serve, and the families who stand alongside them. We are committed to helping military-connected students pursue their educational goals in a Christ-centered community where they are known, supported, and equipped for what comes next.
Why Military-Connected Students Choose PBA
At PBA, service, leadership, and purpose are more than ideals—they are part of who we are. Military-connected students join a Christ-centered community that values the experience, discipline, leadership, and perspective they bring. Our goal is not simply to help students access their benefits, but to provide a clear pathway and meaningful support as they pursue their education, discover purpose, and prepare for what comes next.
Army ROTC
Prepare to lead while earning your PBA degree. Through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s partnership with Florida Atlantic University, PBA students can participate in Army ROTC while pursuing the major of their choice. This cross-town program combines PBA’s Christ-centered education with military training, mentorship, and hands-on leadership development.
Eligible cadets may compete for Army ROTC scholarships and financial benefits, while preparing for a pathway to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
Benefits
You’ve earned your education benefits. We’ll help you make the most of them. PBA works with veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military families to navigate the benefits available to them and understand how those benefits can help fund a PBA education.
Depending on your eligibility, benefits may include Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35), Montgomery GI Bill® benefits, military Tuition Assistance (TA), the Yellow Ribbon Program, and additional military and PBA scholarship opportunities. Our Military Affairs team can help you understand the process, complete the required certification, and coordinate your benefits with other financial aid.
How to Use Your VA Education Benefits at PBA
- Apply to PBA
Complete your application for admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University. - Apply for VA education benefits
Apply through VA.gov if you have not already established your eligibility. - Submit your benefit documentation to PBA
Once you receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or applicable VA documentation, connect with Military Affairs so we can guide you through PBA’s certification process.
Not sure where to start?
Contact Military Affairs. We can help you understand the process and identify your next step.
Connect with PBA Military Affairs
Our Military Affairs team is here to help you navigate your benefits, understand your next steps, and provide personalized support throughout your PBA journey.

Military Affairs
mcef-veterans@pba.edu

Tory Renza
Manager of Military Affairs
Tory_Renza@pba.edu
561-803-2241

Giancarlo Aponte
Director of Military Affairs
Giancarlo_Aponte@pba.edu
561-803-2226