We would like to thank you for your service to our country and for choosing Embry‑Riddle to fulfill your educational goals. We hope your experience here is rewarding.
Our veterans’ service offices serve the educational and training needs of prospective and enrolled service members, veterans, dependents and their survivors who are eligible to receive education benefits under various Department of Veterans Affairs programs.
Our qualified veterans program administrators are available to help you. They provide services to connect you with peers, coordinate support and offer information about benefits for you and your dependents. They also handle your enrollment reporting and provide tailored counseling and referral services.
Admission to Embry-Riddle
When considering admission to Embry-Riddle, you'll find opportunities in aviation, aerospace, computers and technology, business, engineering, and security, intelligence and safety, leading to meaningful and in-demand careers.
If you're a veteran or military dependent using VA Education Benefits, we'll help make your transition smooth. We are test-optional, so SAT or ACT scores are not required. An official high school transcript must be provided if fewer than 30 college credits have been earned.
We can also help maximize transfer credits through your Joint Services Transcript. For assistance in selecting your academic path or to request a waiver code for the $50 application fee, feel free to reach out to us.
At our Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses, you'll find a concentrated community of fellow service members, veterans and military families who understand your experience and share your drive.
Both campuses offer dedicated resources, veteran-specific support services and a culture that honors your military background while preparing you for what comes next. From orientation through graduation, Embry-Riddle connects you with the people, programs and tools to make the most of your degree.
As you plan your transition to campus, we’ll be here to help every step of the way. From submitting appropriate forms to confirm eligibility to certifying your enrollment, we’ll work to simplify the process for you.
You’ll have the option to register for your courses before you arrive on campus and after consulting with your academic advisor, or you can register for courses during Orientation.
Orientation takes place in the days immediately before the start of each term and is a great way to learn about the campus and connect with other students.
What to Expect on a Residential Campus
Whether you choose Daytona Beach or Prescott, both campuses offer:
Veteran Student Services offices with dedicated counselors
Support navigating your military education benefits
A student veteran organization
A campus culture where military experience is recognized and respected
Located steps from the Daytona Beach International Airport and adjacent to one of the nation's leading aerospace research parks, the Daytona Beach Campus puts you at the center of the aviation and aerospace industry.
Our Daytona Beach Campus enrolls one of the largest concentrations of military-affiliated students of any private university in Florida. That means the resources, peer networks, and institutional knowledge to help you succeed are already here.
Faculty 4 Veterans
Faculty 4 Veterans is a group of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University faculty volunteers from across the Daytona Beach Campus dedicated to helping enrolled veterans as they make their transition from military culture to college culture. In collaboration with Veteran Student Services, they act as an additional resource for issues related to your classroom experience. For academic-related questions, for professional guidance, for transition issues or to simply talk about achieving your goals at Embry-Riddle, Faculty 4 Veterans is your point of contact.
Off-Campus Resources
The Daytona Beach Vet Center provides readjustment counseling services for wartime veterans as well as a number of other services to assist the transition into civilian life. They also hold a number of workshops to help veterans manage any service-related issues, such as PTSD. They are located at 1620 Mason Ave., Suite C, in Daytona Beach, Florida, and the phone number is 386-366-6600.
Team RWB (Red, White, and Blue) is an organization comprised of veterans that do a number of physical and social activities to connect with the local community. Many chapters exist nationwide, including one right here in Daytona Beach. Visit the for more details on how to join.
DiveTherapy is a local organization founded by ERAU Student “Cory” James Maxwell. As a Marine Corps Veteran and PADI scuba instructor, James is dedicated to supporting his fellow veterans the best way he knows how: through scuba diving. Scuba diving has many benefits for veterans who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, depression and other issues, and it's a great way to enjoy the local marine environment as well. DiveTherapy also provides instruction to obtain a free scuba diving certification, which normally costs about $500, to veterans so they can safely continue enjoying the benefits of scuba diving throughout their lives.
Life on Campus in Daytona Beach
The Daytona Beach Campus offers everything you'd expect from a full residential university — plus the energy of Florida's Space Coast. Between classes, you'll find no shortage of ways to recharge, compete and connect.
Nestled in the Prescott National Forest in north-central Arizona, the Prescott Campus offers a close-knit academic environment where military students stand out — and find their footing. With a smaller campus community and a strong culture of hands-on learning, Prescott is a place where your background as a service member carries real weight.
Veterans and military-affiliated students are a meaningful part of campus life at Prescott. You'll connect with fellow Eagles who share your discipline, your work ethic and your commitment to excellence — in and out of the classroom.
Student Life in Prescott
Prescott's compact, residential campus makes it easy to build real relationships and stay connected. The surrounding mountains, trails and open landscapes offer a natural backdrop for veterans who value time outdoors. On campus, you'll find a pace that rewards focus — and a community that shows up for each other.
Veteran Student Services helped me tremendously in my transition to civilian life. In addition to being a great resource to veterans like myself, VSS also gave me the opportunity to become a part of the student support staff. Being a VA work-study helped me financially and gave me a quiet place to work and study."
