As a member of our nation’s armed forces, you understand the intricacies and challenges of working across cultures in today’s interconnected global environment. Thunderbird School of Global Management was established by Lt. General Barton Kyle Yount in 1946 as an educational institution committed to preparing leaders who can bridge cultural gaps through ethical, culturally astute business practices.
One-on-one enrollment and admissions counseling
All military applicants work directly with a member of the Thunderbird Admissions team.
Application fee waiver
As a military applicant, we will waive our typical fee.
Customized support services
Thunderbird seeks individuals whose global mindset and personal mission align with our own—and we make generous scholarships available to those whose passion for international management, cultures and world relations is seen in both their words and their actions. Thunderbird offers a number of scholarships and financing opportunities for our students. Those specific to Veterans and military members are below:
| Program | Credit Hours | Start Term | Work Experience | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Master of Global Management | 31 | Aug | 8+ Years Preferred | $67,207 (USD) |
| Executive Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management | 30 | Aug | 8+ Years Preferred | $60,000 (USD) |
| Executive Master of Global Management (Specialization in Space Leadership) | 31 | Aug | 5+ Years Preferred | $67,207 (USD) |
| Master of Leadership & Management | 30 | Mar, May, Jun, Aug, Oct, Jan | 2 Years Preferred | $39,000 (USD) |
| Accelerated Master of Global Management | 49 | Aug, Jan | None | $53,000 (USD) |
| Master of Global Management | 49 | Aug, Jan | None | $70,000 (USD) |
The Pat Tillman Veterans Center serves the students and families who have served our country by helping them succeed on their college journey and preparing them for life after they graduate. College is a major transition for any student, and even more so for military-affiliated students because of their overall life experience and divergent path to college. The Pat Tillman Veterans Center assists active-duty, veteran and veteran-dependent students with their military education benefits and offers programs, events, and a place where student veterans can connect with and support each other.
PTVC is here to assist you. Reach out to staff or visit one of our campus locations to meet with us. Contact [email protected] if you have questions.
Downtown Phoenix campus
University Center Building, room 130
602-496-0152
480-522-3058 (Fax)
Hours of operation
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ASU Online
Military Student Support
[email protected]
480-884-1537
480-522-3058 (Fax)
Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Congress has given each branch of service the ability to pay up to 100 percent of the tuition expenses of its members. The availability of TA benefits varies by command.
Enhances the quality of students’ educational experiences by ensuring accessibility for all programs and services.
Counseling support is available 24/7 at no cost.
Student Advocacy and Assistance guides students in resolving educational, personal and other campus impediments toward successful completion of their academic goals.
Find information about the housing options available off-campus, get connected roommates, find and list subleases, and receive tips and resources for living off-campus.
ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services works to provide resources and support for students seeking internships and careers.
Veterans and their families often need support beyond academic success support. We’ve listed resources below that you might look for at different times throughout your time at Thunderbird.
This site provides general state benefit information for Arizona veterans as well as resources for VA benefits.
3839 N 3rd St. Ste 209
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-255-3373
These sites contain general information regarding each military branch and service.
Muskogee Regional Processing Office
PO Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
Muskogee Regional Processing Center, email inquiries: [email protected]
1-888-442-4551
This site is an excellent resource for locating information regarding your VA educational benefits, eligibility and payment information.
VA Homepage
Monthly enrollment verification for CH. 30, CH. 1606 and CH. 1607: 1-877-823-2378 or WAVE online
Health, compensation, home loan, education, appeals, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation and burial benefit information.
3333 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
1-800-827-1000
This site provides up-to-date news and information on legislation and legislators working for veterans and veteran's benefits issues. veterans.house.gov
This site can assist students looking for past military service records.
archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
The Vet Center provides a variety of counseling services to veterans and their families, including post-war adjustment assistance.
Thunderbird at ASU and the Pat Tillman Veterans Center are committed to making the academic life and all of its processes streamlined for student veterans. Listed below are university policies that take into account the benefits process and the life of active military and veteran students.
Thunderbird at ASU policies allow for deferred payments for eligible veterans for books, materials and supplies required for courses through a deferred payment plan while attending school.
To be eligible for deferred payment at the ASU bookstore, the student must verify eligibility under the Veterans Educational Assistance Act for education benefits at the Pat Tillman Veterans Center at one of the campuses AND not have defaulted in payment on any previous promissory notes.
Thunderbird realizes that students may be called to U.S. military service and unable to complete a term due to these unforeseeable circumstances. If a student is called to active duty, staff in the Pat Tillman Veterans Center will assist students in completing the military activation process. It is recommended that this process be completed prior to deployment when possible.
Please submit a completed military activation form and a copy of your qualifying order to active duty to the Pat Tillman Veterans Center on your campus. If applicable, please also complete the Military Deferment Request for current student loans or previous outstanding student aid.
There are three ways to access a reprieve from paying out-of-state resident tuition at ASU.
HB 2410: Signed into Arizona law, allows in-state student status for tuition purposes to honorably discharged veterans of any branch of the United States Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserves.
Requirements
How to file:
The Choice Act, Section 702 allows eligible individuals to be granted immediate residency, thereby receiving in-state tuition rates, by:
Residing in the state of Arizona.
And completing at least one of the following:
To be eligible, an individual must be a veteran, or a spouse or dependent of a veteran, that has been discharged within the last 36 months from a period of active duty that was 90 days or longer AND using either VA Chapter 30 or Chapter 33 benefits.
How to file:
Send supporting documents (requirements) to [email protected].