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Seize the Opportunity

At American Military University (AMU), we take great pride in being an Army-friendly college. Our classes are online with no set login times and start every month, so you can begin on your schedule. We 're also committed to saving you time and money by awarding transfer credit for your prior college coursework and Army experience.* 

*The University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to the policies outlined on these transfer credit webpages. Actual time to completion will be based upon transfer credit evaluation and eligibility.

Steps to Get Started

  1. 1

    Choose Your Program

    Select your desired academic program from our 200+ degrees and certificates. Use our program finder to compare programs or call us for help if you're not sure which program is right for you.
  2. 2

    Apply Online

    There is no fee to apply for undergraduate or master's-level programs.* Our online application takes just minutes to complete.


    *A $100 fee is required for all doctoral applications.
  3. 3

    Complete Admissions Requirements

    After you submit your admissions application, review the undergraduate or graduate admissions ecampus tutorial and relevant tuition checklists (financial aid and military TA). An admissions representative will walk you through the follow-up steps you need to get started.
  4. 4

    Register for Courses

    Our classes start monthly, so you can begin soon after being admitted to the University.
The professors know what we go through when we’re deployed. They understand. That really was important to me because it makes it a lot easier to be able to take your classes.
Joseph Gray
BA, Military History
 

Your Degree May Be Closer Than You Think

Let us help you get the credits you deserve. We accept many forms of professional military education, non-academic experience, and training based on guidance from the American Council on Education. These credit recommendations appear on the servicemember’s Joint Services Transcript (JST). We reserve the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website.

UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER’S EDUCATION FOR POTENTIALLY ZERO OUT-OF-POCKET TUITION*

Join fellow servicemembers and start the next chapter of your life reducing the burden of college debt by advancing your education at AMU.
$250 $250

AMU's Freedom Grant covers tuition above the military TA cap of $250 per credit hour for all undergraduate and master's-level programs. The grant is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and their spouses/dependents.

$0 $0

Textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduate, doctoral, and Freedom Grant-eligible master’s-level students provided at no cost.

$0 $0
Undergraduate or Master's-level Application or Transfer Credit Fees.
$0 $0
AMU waives the technology fee for U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists.
 
*Zero-out-of-pocket tuition may be possible when the Freedom Grant is combined with other forms of financial assistance, such as military TA or federal Pell grants.

 

Additional Resources

Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

Army students will need to create an account in the ArmyIgnitED portal to request TA. Check out our ArmyIgnitED web page for more information. 

Learn More About Maximizing Your Benefits
Returning Military Students

You can return to your program if you submitted a request to place your program on hold prior to a military deployment or if you did not make any progress on your academic program for a full year.

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A Few Reasons Why We Are #1 AMU Removes Barriers

#1 provider of higher education for the U.S. military*
94% of military and military-affiliated undergrads applied transfer credit
72% Have Graduated With No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt*

*Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt

As of December 31, 2021. 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.

*Based on FY 2019 DoD tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, 2020

We're Here to Help

Find Your Local Military Education Manager

If you cannot find a representative in your area, please email [email protected] or call

855-929-5264

Mon - Fri:  8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Sat - Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET

 

Next Steps

Courses Start Monthly

Next Courses Start April 3
Make sure to apply for Military Tuition Assistance 7 days prior to start date.
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