Military Tuition
The following students are eligible for the North Dakota resident tuition rate regardless of actual state of legal residency:
- Active duty military for more than 30 days (includes National Guard and Reserves if active duty for other than training purposes)
- Member of North Dakota National Guard
- Military Veteran (see definition ** below)
- Spouse of veteran or active duty member
- Dependent of active duty member
- Contracted ROTC cadets at the University of North Dakota
This tuition rate policy includes undergraduates, graduates, medical students, and law students.
UND Tuition Rates
**A “veteran” is defined as an individual who has served on continuous federalized active military duty for one hundred eighty days or the full period for which the individual was called or ordered to active military duty for reasons other than training, and who was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions. A discharge reflecting “expiration of term of service” or “completion of required service” or words to that effect qualifies the shorter term of service as making the individual a veteran.
Documentation Requirement
Students who qualify for the North Dakota tuition rate under this policy must document their eligibility by providing a copy of their DD214, documentation of active duty status, or membership in the National Guard or Reserves to Carol Anson, UND Veteran & Military Services.
Dependents of Veterans
Dependents of veterans are eligible for a waiver of tuition from an out-of-state rate down to the resident rate. To qualify, student must:
- Contact Carol Anson, UND Veteran & Military Services
- Provide copy of veteran's DD214
- Provide copy of student's birth certificate
Note: Currently under review by the ND Legislature and may change for summer 2013. The deadline to apply for this waiver is 30 days after the 1st day of the regular term. Exceptions will not be made for requests after the deadline.
Students who fail to provide the appropriate documentation may be charged a non-resident tuition rate.
Students Returning to UND After Military Activation
Under certain circumstances, students who return to UND after a period of military activation MAY be charged the same tuition rate as they were charged at the time of activation. Restrictions apply, please see Carol Anson, UND Veteran & Military Services for more information.
- Students must notify UND at the time of the military activation that this is the reason for leaving UND;
- Students must identify themselves as returning from military activation at the time of readmission to UND; AND
- Students must provide documentation to Carol Anson of the activation orders.
- Eligibility for the reduced tuition rate will be determined by Student Account Services based on the documentation provided.
North Dakota Residency Information
For students changing their residency status to North Dakota Only:
If you are planning to change your residency status, you must apply and be approved for the residency change within 30 days of the 1st class day of the semester. The residency application and more details will be found at Student Account Services.
