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You're ready for anything. We're ready to help you succeed at whatever comes next.

You’ve answered the call to serve your community and the experience you’ve gained on the job is critical to the work you do every day. American Military University (AMU) is proud to offer the Everyday Heroes Grant, a special 10% tuition grant for emergency services professionals and their families.

In addition to the grant, you can save even more by getting credit for what you’ve worked hard to learn. AMU evaluates and applies transfer credit for eligible academic coursework, job experience, ACE-evaluated training, CLEP® credits, and military and public safety academy training, including POST, FLETA, BLET, and IFSAC®.

AMU is the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans, and we are open to all. Our 200+ online degrees and certificates can help you further your education and sharpen your communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

We proudly help government, public safety, and first responder professionals advance their knowledge and skills through high-quality, career-relevant, affordable online programs that start monthly.

To apply the 10% tuition grant to your application, select “Everyday Heroes” during the application process under Memberships and Affiliations. Family and extended family members — which includes spouses, dependents, parents, siblings, and legal partners — should select “Everyday Heroes Family Member.”

Career-Relevant Programs for Public Safety Professionals

Choose from 200+ online degrees and certificates. Here are a few for you to consider. Use our program finder to search others and find the best one for you.

An Affordable University That Breaks Barriers

$315.00
Per Undergrad Credit Hour

Save more than $100/course for associate degree, bachelor’s degree, and undergraduate certificate programs.

$409.50
Per Master's Credit Hour

Save more than $100/course for master’s degree and graduate certificate programs.

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Ebooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Entrance Exams

No standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.

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Giving You Freedom to Learn

Convenient

Our online courses feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Flexible

Classes start every month with mostly 8-week formats, so you can begin on your schedule.

Efficient

AMU evaluates and applies transfer credit for eligible academic coursework, job experience, ACE-evaluated training, CLEP credits, and military and public safety academy training, including POST, FLETA, BLET, or IFSAC®.

More Value

At AMU, 72% have graduated with no APUS-incurred student loan debt.

Accredited

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Personalized

Our undergraduate classes average 18 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

Relevant

Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from law enforcement, corrections, fire and EMS, intelligence, and security agencies.

Supportive

All students have access to our advisors who are available seven days a week, as well as our robust catalog of mental health resources, including TalkCampus, a real-time, professionally monitored peer support app.

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