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Our roots are in the military and we’re open to all. Designed for professionals who are dedicated to making a difference—AMU offers affordable tuition and in-demand programs online. Classes start monthly to fit your individual journey. Where we really stand apart is our student services and faculty team who are committed to helping you reach your goals.
American Military University is the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military,* and part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
*Based on FY 2018 DoD tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, 2019.
AMU has created the Freedom Grant for active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists, providing tuition that caps at the military TA rate:
The spouse/dependents of active-duty military are also eligible for this tuition grant.
To further minimize education costs, AMU also offers these benefits:
Join fellow servicemembers and start the next chapter of your life reducing the burden of college debt by advancing your education at AMU.
*This applies to active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists using TA.
$285/undergraduate credit hour standard rate
$370/master's-level credit hour standard rate
*Doctoral Applications
A $100 fee is required for all doctoral applications.
**Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt
As of Dec 31, 2019. Includes alumni who graduated with an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from APUS. Student loan debt is defined as student loans and private education loans used for tuition, fees, living expenses, and book costs associated with courses taken at APUS.