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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) and has been named the top choice nationwide for veterans using their GI Bill benefit.**
*Based on FY 2019 DoD tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
**Based on FY 2019 student enrollment data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
Undergraduate and Master’s Education for Zero Out-of-Pocket Tuition*
AMU has created the Freedom Grant for active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists, providing tuition that caps at the military TA rate:
- $250 per credit hour for all undergraduate, master's degree, and graduate certificate students
The spouse/dependents of active-duty military are also eligible for this tuition grant.
To further minimize education costs, AMU also offers these benefits:
- $0 book costs for all undergraduate and master's-level courses
- $0 technology fee for active-duty military servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reserve personnel
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.
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$250Cost Per Credit With Military Grant
$285/undergraduate credit hour standard rate
$370/master's-level credit hour standard rate
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Student Loan Debt**
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A $100 fee is required for all doctoral applications.
**Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt
As of December 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. Many APUS students receive military tuition assistance and veterans education benefits, which are not student loan debt.
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