Louisiana National Guard Partnership

At Tulane SoPA, we honor the dedication and sacrifice of Louisiana National Guard service members, including the Louisiana Army National Guard and the Louisiana Air National Guard. As part of our commitment to supporting those who serve, we’re proud to offer a 20% tuition discount on both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Whether you’re beginning your degree, finishing what you started, or advancing your education with graduate studies, our flexible programs are designed to fit your busy schedule — so you can achieve your goals without putting your service on hold.
Partnership Benefits
- Save time and money: Admitted applicants can transfer 9 credit hours, a savings of over $9,000.
- Accelerate your career: SoPA's program faculty are either currently active in or have extensive backgrounds in homeland and emergency security.
- Earn your master’s degree from anywhere: Our programs are designed with your work schedule and busy home life in mind. Courses are 100% online and combine synchronous and asynchronous elements.
- Access student veteran services: Tulane SoPA provides educational benefits, federal loans, and financial aid options specifically catered to veterans and military personnel. Visit our Military Benefits page for more information.
Transfer Process
To begin the transfer process, you must start an application for admission to SoPA and request official transcripts from all of your previous colleges and universities.
Request that your previous institutions forward electronic transcripts to soparecords@tulane.edu. If electronic transcripts are not available, official transcripts in unopened envelopes from the institution may be mailed to:
SoPA Admissions
Richardson Bldg. #5
Suite 204
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Once you have been accepted and we receive your transcripts, an academic advisor will work with you to determine your transferable credits.
Questions?
To learn more about the Tulane School of Professional Advancement's partnership with the Louisiana National Guard, contact Michael M. Wallace, Ed.D., M.M.A.S., Senior Professor of Practice and Program Director, Emergency and Security Studies. For admissions questions email asksopa@tulane.edu.