Military Resources
Welcome Members of the US Armed Forces
The Stanford Center for Professional Development makes it possible for individuals to enroll in Stanford University courses and programs while maintaining full-time careers. The curriculum is drawn from the School of Engineering and related academic departments and is delivered online, at Stanford, and at the work site.
Educational support through a number of government sponsored initiatives is available to veterans of the United States Armed Forces. For information, see the Tuition tab below.
Why Stanford?
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Faculty excellence
The Stanford faculty includes members of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. Prizes awarded to Stanford faculty include the Nobel Prize, the Kyoto Prize, the National Medal of Science, the National Medal of Technology, and more.
A number of Stanford faculty members are leaders in the areas of United States defense, energy, and foreign policy.
Innovative, interdisciplinary solutions
True innovation occurs at intellectual intersections. Take courses that draw from a cross section of disciplines to discover a wider context for problems and projects.
Teamwork, synergy, and support
Creative solutions happen during the transfer of ideas and knowledge. The networked, community-driven environment at Stanford is a rich, long lasting resource. Collaborate in groups. Network with a diverse group of individuals who bring their professional and industry perspectives into the classroom.
Stanford Research
A robot that can scale walls.
Mark Cutkosky and the Stanford Biomimetics Dexterous Manipulation Laboratory (BDML) discovered that geckos' controlled adhesion to surfaces can be mimicked by mechanical devices, bringing robots and man closer to scaling walls. Stickybot, a robotic lizard built in 2006, has hundreds of synthetic fibers on all four appendages to match the controlled adhesion found in nature. The military has expressed an interest in applying the BDML-engineered technology to gloves.
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Flight plans for the future.
A team of five doctoral students from the Stanford Aeronautics and Astronautics department have proposed that the aerodynamics of formation flight found amongst migratory birds, which expend less energy while flying south together for the winter, can be applied to airplanes. The cargo and commercial airline industries, not to mention the environment, may benefit from a savings of up to 12% in fuel if they can coordinate and manage flight plans accordingly.
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A car that drives itself.
Stanley and Junior are part of the DARPA robot competition devised by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to promote research in the area of autonomous vehicles. Prior challenges consisted of navigating through desert and urban terrains within a set time, with no human intervention.
DetailsCertificates
Earn a Stanford graduate certificate by completing 3 to 5 graduate courses in a guided curriculum of study. Up to 18 credit units earned for a graduate certificate may count toward a degree program if you apply and are accepted.
Graduate Certificates
Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Advanced Structures and Failure Analysis Graduate Certificate
- Guidance and Control Graduate Certificate
Bioengineering
- Biodesign Graduate Certificate
- Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate
- Clinical Informatics Graduate Certificate
Computer Science
- Advanced Software Systems Graduate Certificate
- Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate
- Databases Graduate Certificate
- Foundations in Computer Science Graduate Certificate
- Mining Massive Data Sets Graduate Certificate
- Software Systems Graduate Certificate
Electrical Engineering
- Communication Systems Graduate Certificate
- Electronic Circuits Graduate Certificate
- Micro/Nano Systems and Technology Graduate Certificate
International Studies
Management Science and Engineering
- Decision Analysis Graduate Certificate
- Management Science and Engineering Graduate Certificate
- Product Creation and Innovative Manufacturing Graduate Certificate
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Statistics
Professional Certificates
The following professional certificates are currently eligible for tuition assistance only under Chapter 31 for disabled veterans.
- Stanford Advanced Project Management Professional Certificate
- Strategic Decision and Risk Management Professional Certificate
- Advanced Computer Security Professional Certificate
- IT Benchmarking Professional Certificate
- Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Certificate
Degrees
Through the Honors Cooperative Program, you may pursue a master of science degree on a part-time basis in more than 50 depth areas. 16 degree depths may be completed entirely online and the remainder require attendance at Stanford for some or all courses.
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Tuition
The Stanford Center for Professional Development provides learning opportunities at a special rate to members of the US Armed Forces. The US Government and Military have been granted courtesy memberships in the Stanford Center for Professional Development. Members of the Air Forces, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps meet the member company requirement to pursue a degree on a part-time basis through the Honors Cooperative Program and to receive the preferred member pricing as shown below.
The Stanford Center for Professional Development is a military friendly school. |
| Course Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Online graduate certificate courses (for credit) | $1,120 per quarter unit |
| Online graduate courses (audit) | $995 per course |
| Campus professional courses | $2,750 per course |
| Online professional courses | $1095 per course |
Taking Courses Towards a Master's Degree
If you are admitted to pursue a master's degree, and are taking courses part-time through the Honors Cooperative Program, the base tuition rate effective Autumn 2010 is $1,310/unit. Individual courses typically range from 3-5 units, and you must enroll for a minimum of 3 units per quarter. Please reference the table below to determine the tuition for the number of units for which you plan to enroll.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) Fee: each autumn, winter, or spring quarter you are enrolled, you will be assessed a $30 ASSU fee. There is no ASSU fee assessed in the summer quarter.
Transcript/Document Fee: A one-time fee of $100 is assessed the first time you enroll and provides transcripts for life. This fee does not apply if you have previously enrolled in individual graduate courses for credit under the Non Degree Option and paid the requisite document fee.
Drop and late enrollment fees can be found in registration policies.
| Credit Units | Tuition |
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| 3 | $3,930 |
| 4 | $5,240 |
| 5 | $6,550 |
| 6 | $7,860 |
| 7 | $9,170 |
| 8 | $10,480 |
| 9 | $11,790 |
| 10 | $13,100 |
| 11-18 | $14,220 |
Please note: tuition assistance granted by government funding varies depending on semester or quarter enrollment. Stanford graduate courses are offered on a quarterly basis. Stanford University is a WASC accredited school.
Tuition Assistance
The GI Bill
The GI Bill is designed to help eligible degree-seeking service members and veterans cover the costs associated with getting an education or training. It contains several programs and each is administrated differently – depending on a person's eligibility and duty status.
- Visit the VA GI Bill Web site for general eligibility information
- Call 1-555-GIBILL-1 to speak to a VA education benefit specialist
All students eligible to receive veterans' benefits are urged to complete arrangements with the appropriate agency prior to enrollment.
The Yellow Ribbon Program
Stanford University is part of the Yellow Ribbon Program, a private-university provision in the Post-9/11 GI Bill created to support degree-seeking veterans.
Stanford University Veterans' Benefits
Getting Started
Graduate Certificate
Do you want to earn a credential to advance your career without committing to a master's degree program? Do you already have all the degrees you need and want to explore a new area?
Our graduate certificates are specially designed for students in industry and offer the quality of Stanford graduate content and the flexibility to take courses in areas that meet your interests and requirements. Most can be earned within 1 to 2 years with the successful completion of 3 to 5 courses delivered online. A graduate certificate may only be earned under the Non Degree Option. A successfully completed graduate course may count toward only one graduate certificate.
- Certificate programs consist of a guided curriculum of graduate courses taught by Stanford faculty
- Courses are delivered online for study at a distance, according to Stanford's quarterly academic schedule
- You earn Stanford graduate credit and may apply up to 18 units towards a Stanford master's degree if you are admitted
Note: For first time students, you will need to obtain original transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. In addition, you need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for benefits under the GI Bill. Send the transcripts and certificate to the address below.
As you complete the online enrollment process, you will be asked to indicate how you will pay for the course. Please click "Purchase Order". This will direct us to prepare an invoice for the full amount of your tuition which will appear in your mystanfordconnection account. After the Financial Drop Deadline, the invoice will be adjusted to reflect the expected amount of tuition assistance to be received from the VA. The adjusted invoice will be sent to you via email with instructions on how to pay your portion of the tuition.
Master of Science Degree
Pursue a Stanford University master of science degree on a part-time basis through the Honors Cooperative Program (HCP). As a HCP student, you will be a fully matriculated graduate student of Stanford University.
Earning a Master's Degree through the HCP:
- Apply to the academic department through the normal graduate admissions process
- Complete 45 quarter units of master's degree study in five years or less
- Receive the same student privileges, rights, and responsibilities as a full-time residential student, including access to the full Stanford curriculum
- HCP students are welcome to come to campus at any time to attend class, meet with instructors and classmates, and use Stanford libraries
The Stanford Center for Professional Development provides online access to courses and customer service and handles financial transactions for tuition and related fees. The US Government and Military have been granted courtesy memberships in the Stanford Center for Professional Development, which allows you to pursue your master's degree as an HCP student.
While preparing your application, you may take individual courses under the Non Degree Option. Up to 18 graduate credit units earned while taking individual courses or earning a graduate certificate can be applied toward your degree program.
In addition, you need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for benefits under the GI Bill and send it to the address below. An invoice for the full amount of your tuition will appear in your mystanfordconnection account. After the Financial Drop Deadline, the invoice will be adjusted to reflect the expected amount of tuition assistance to be received from the VA. The adjusted invoice will be sent to you via email with instructions on how to pay your portion of the tuition.
Mailing Address for Transcripts and Certificate of Eligibility
Stanford Center for Professional Development
Student and Client Services
Stanford University
496 Lomita Mall, Durand Building 3rd Floor
Stanford, CA 94305-4008
Telephone: 650 204-3984
scpd-customerservice@stanford.edu
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Student Spotlights
"The Stanford Center for Professional Development program attracted me because of the convenience of streaming video lectures and the great faculty. Steve Stedman has real world experience in peacekeeping in the field with the United Nations. William Perry was undersecretary of defense for acquisition technology and logistics when my airplane, the F-117, was being developed. Later, he was secretary of defense - the top defense job in the government. It doesn't get better than that."
J.T. Sink
Former Chief of the Operations Plans Division at Pacific Air Forces
"Stanford gave me an intensive course of study that helped balance my understanding of the background and current security issues affecting not only Asia, but also Africa, the Balkans, and the Middle East."
Steven Bradley
Intelligence Specialist, Department of the Army, U.S. Army, Korea
"Decision Analysis is an intellectual eye-opener."
Scott Tielemans
Strategic Planner, U.S. Central Command, United States Military
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