Air Force

Finding the time to further your education may seem like a daunting prospect and is made even more difficult for service members who are faced with frequent deployments and relocation. Berkleemusic offers a number of flexible options that will help service members with a demanding military schedule achieve their musical goals.

Courses at Berkleemusic allow you to study with the world-renowned instructors of Berklee College of Music from where ever you are in the world. A typical week of lessons at Berkleemusic takes about 5-8 hours, and you can complete your weekly assignments whenever you have time.

"Sometimes it's good to read a book and talk to someone about what you've read. It's even better when you can talk to the person who wrote the book you're reading," says Staff Sgt. Williams of the United States Marine Corps. "That's one of the great things about Berklee's online program. I can learn from the person who wrote the book, and enjoy the flexibility that I need."

We are affiliated with DANTES, a US Department of Defense organization created to help Service Members continue their education while serving their country.

Berkleemusic Military Tuition Discount

Berkleemusic.com offers a 20% tuition discount to active duty military students who use Tuition Assistance to pay for a portion of their tuition. The discount will be applied once an approved tuition assistance voucher is received.

The tuition discount is not retroactive. Students transferring enrollment to a future term will not have the discount applied until a new voucher is received.

Tuition Assistance

Air Force students must apply for Tuition Assistance online using the Air Force Virtual Education Center. This must be done through the Air Force Portal at https://www.my.af.mil. It is important to note students must choose Berklee College of Music when completing their request for tuition assistance.

After applying for and receiving approval for tuition assistance students should complete the following steps:

1. Enroll in a Berkleemusic Course or Certificate Program

To enroll in an individual course, simply click the "Enroll" button on the course description page. On the final page of the course registration, select Tuition Assistance as your method of payment and your enrollment will be placed in a "Pending" state.

To enroll in a Certificate Program, enroll in your chosen Certificate Program by clicking the "Enroll" button on the Certificate Program description page. You will need to complete the enrollment by paying the registration and technology fee.

2. Submit Approved Voucher

Once you have set up an individual course order or enrolled in a program you will need to submit your approved voucher. The voucher must include the following:

* Correct start and end dates. These can be found on the Academic Calendar page.
*The number of semester hours for the course or courses. Each 3 credit course is 3 semester hours.
*The full course name and course number.

All forms can be sent via fax to 617-747-2149 (Attn: Continuing Education Registrar),via e-mail to registrar@berkleemusic.com, or via mail to the following address:

Berklee Media
1140 Boylston Street
MS-855
Boston, MA 02215
Attn: Continuing Education Registrar

3.Verification of Paperwork

These forms must be received by the end of the enrollment period of the upcoming term. After reviewing the forms submitted, if they are approved, the amount the Air Force is paying will be applied to the tuition due. If there is a balance remaining the student will be responsible for paying this amount prior to the start of the course. Once this balance is paid, you will be officially enrolled in the course. You will receive an email that your enrollment has been approved.

The student will be responsible for any amount that is not paid by the Air Force. Student services could be suspended for failure to pay tuition in a timely manner.

For students wishing to use Top-Up in addition to tuition assistance please click here for more information.