We appreciate your service and are committed to helping you achieve your goals

Designated as a Military Friendly School, the ISSA College of Exercise Science — soon to be Lionel University — works hard to help both active duty service members and veterans achieve their education goals. Our programs are specifically designed to be flexible so you can easily manage your coursework during your service.
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Download our Military Tuition Assistance guide to learn more about available benefits

Our Military TA Guide will answer your questions about how to utilize your benefits at the College of Exercise Science — soon to be Lionel University!
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Military friendly school

We’re proud to be among the top 8%. The Military Friendly® Schools list is based on public data sources for nearly 9,000 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and survey responses. Only 8% of these schools (695) earned the designation in 2020-2021.

Tuition Assistance by Branch

Find out how your benefits work for our programs.

  • Use Air Force TA to earn your bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Up to 11 industry-recognized certs are included in the curriculum.
  • Applicants with an associate degree begin as juniors in our bachelor’s degree program!*
  • Our Active Duty Military Scholarship covers remaining tuition after the per-credit TA cap. No out-of-pocket tuition costs.**
  • The College of Exercise Science will evaluate your CCAF and other college transcripts at no charge.

Ready to begin?

Contact a CES Military Specialist for next steps!

ALREADY HAVE A DEGREE OR APPROACHING YOUR SEPARATION DATE?

Air Force TA may cover certificate programs related to your job in the Air Force. Consult your education department counselor to learn if your job qualifies. Connect with a CES Military Specialist for assistance every step of the way.

*Subject to authorization from the Office of Registrar. Transfer credit evaluation of official transcripts required. Only courses with a C or higher qualify for transfer. Students must complete the lower level requirements of the CES BS degree program before advancing to upper level coursework. **The CES Active Duty Military Scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual ceiling.

  • Use Army TA to earn your associate or bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Up to 11 industry-recognized certs are included in the curriculum.
  • Our Active Duty Military Scholarship covers remaining tuition after the per-credit TA cap. No out-of-pocket tuition costs.*
  • The College of Exercise Science will evaluate your JSTs and other college transcripts at no charge.

Ready to begin?

Complete your GoArmyEd application, then contact a CES Military Specialist for next steps!

ALREADY HAVE A DEGREE OR APPROACHING YOUR SEPARATION DATE?

Utilize the Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) program to earn a certificate.** Connect with a CES Military Specialist for assistance every step of the way.

*The CES Active Duty Military Scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual ceiling. **Both TA and CA funds count toward a service member’s annual ceiling of $4500. 

  • Use TA to earn your associate and/or bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or for use in the master trainer certificate program. Up to 11 industry-recognized certs are included in the curriculum.
  • Our Active Duty Military Scholarship covers remaining tuition after the per-credit TA cap. No out-of-pocket tuition costs.*
  • The College of Exercise Science will evaluate your JSTs and other college transcripts at no charge.

Ready to begin?

Contact a CES Military Specialist for next steps!

ALREADY HAVE A DEGREE OR APPROACHING YOUR SEPARATION DATE?

Coast Guardsmen are eligible to obtain one TA-funded certificate during their careers. Choose a single cert or enroll in one of our Advanced Trainer programs, which combine personal training and industry-relevant specializations. Connect with a CES Military Specialist to find the program that fits your goals.

*The CES Active Duty Military Scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual ceiling.

  • Use Marine TA to earn your associate or bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Up to 11 industry-recognized certs are included in the curriculum.
  • Our Active Duty Military Scholarship covers remaining tuition after the per-credit TA cap. No out-of-pocket tuition costs.*
  • The College of Exercise Science will evaluate your JSTs and other college transcripts at no charge.

Ready to begin?

Contact a CES Military Specialist for next steps!

ALREADY HAVE A DEGREE OR APPROACHING YOUR SEPARATION DATE?

Marines are eligible to obtain one TA-funded certificate during their careers. Choose a single cert or enroll in one of our Advanced Trainer programs, which combine personal training and industry-relevant specializations. Connect with a CES Military Specialist to find the program that fits your goals.

*The CES Active Duty Military Scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual ceiling.

  • Use Navy TA to earn your associate or bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Up to 11 industry-recognized certs are included in the curriculum.
  • Our Active Duty Military Scholarship covers remaining tuition after the per-credit TA cap. No out-of-pocket tuition costs.*
  • The College of Exercise Science will evaluate your JSTs and other college transcripts at no charge.

Ready to begin?

Contact a CES Military Specialist for next steps!

*The CES Active Duty Military Scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual ceiling.

The ISSA College of Exercise Science is an approved Institution for Higher Learning through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans can use their VA benefits toward tuition in our bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or Master Trainer certificate programs. Here are the steps to getting started:

  1. Activate Benefits -or- Change Place of Training
    http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp
  2. Send your COE to veteran@issaonline.edu
  3. Apply to the associate or bachelor’s degree program
  4. Submit all past transcripts (required by the VA)

Post-9/11: After the school certifies your enrollment, the VA sends your eligible portion of tuition directly to the school. If you are less than 100% eligible, you will submit the remaining portion of tuition in the second week of class.

Montgomery (30, 1606), Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (35): Students utilizing Ch 30, 1606, 35 pay tuition directly to the school. After the school certifies enrollment and you verify your attendance, the VA will reimburse you according to your eligibility, course load, and the portion of the month that you attended. Monthly attendance verification may be required.

Need more flexibility?

Connect with a Military Specialist to learn about other reimbursement options.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program provides up to $4000 toward a CES associate degree.

  1. Connect with a Military Specialist to identify the right program for your goals. 
  2. Set up your MyCAA account at mycaa.militaryonesource.mil to access your benefits.
  3. The College of Exercise Science will evaluate any past college coursework at no charge.
  4. Up to ⅔ of the associate degree program can be accepted in transfer.

Success stories

Paul Joseph

The College of Exercise Science has been a life-changing experience. I recommend it to all my co-workers, friends, and family members who have a passion for fitness and want to continue their educational journey. 

Paul Joseph
Hayden Jolly

I currently serve on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. I originally began my journey with CES pursuing the Master Trainer certificate. Upon completion, I decided to continue my education and earned my associates in exercise science through CES. Now I instruct at the Force Fitness Readiness Center where we train new Force Fitness Instructors for the Marine Corps. I couldn’t have done it without the College of Exercise Science.

Hayden Jolly
Crystal Branco

My experience with ISSA has been life changing in the best way. Not only have I learned so many new skills, but my resume is quite long due to all of the Special Certifications I have received. I was recently contacted by another “women-only” trainer with her own business who was looking to expand. She almost immediately offered me a job as her first hire, almost sight-unseen! Now, I work at two gyms and can offer training to different types of populations. I have no doubt my educational qualifications had something to do with the ease of which I have been able to stay successful in this rapidly emerging profession. 

Crystal Branco

Military Benefits Concierge

Separation date approaching? Transitioning from TA to GI Bill benefits? Need more flexible options? Our Military Specialists can help!

Our Military Specialists know the ins and outs of branch-specific TA, Veterans benefits, MyCAA, and combinations thereof. Simply relay your goals and challenges, and our specialists will guide you on available options, who to talk to, and how to get started.

military@issaonline.edu
800-650-4772
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