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Helping you stay ready for whatever comes next.

You approach life with a duty to serve, driven by a deep commitment to the nation, your community, and your family. With AMU by your side, you're always prepared—ready to excel both in your military career and personal life.

We proudly offer Marines and their families access to 200+ affordable, flexible, and accessible online programs. And for when times get challenging, AMU stands ready to help with 24/7 mental health support.

Through AMU's Preferred Military Rate, all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists can have the freedom to pursue high quality higher education at a reduced tuition rate, and potentially ZERO out-of-pocket tuition at the undergraduate level. Benefits are available for military family members too.

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

How AMU Gives You The Freedom To Learn

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Out-Of-Pocket Undergraduate Tuition Possible

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Military family members, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents are also eligible for the Preferred Military Rate.

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Online College for Working Adults

We are dedicated to offering high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education to our students. That's why we've been named one of the top ten online colleges for working adults by ZDNet. It publishes technology news for professionals who need to stay informed about how technology impacts their careers.

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Mental Health Support

We offer comprehensive cognitive and mental health resources, plus 24/7 real-time support through our partner TalkCampus to provide our students the mental health support they need.

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Technology Fee

We waive the per-course technology fee for all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists enrolled in undergraduate programs.

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Entrance Exams

No standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.

72%
Have graduated with no APUS-incurred student loan debt

96%
Survey respondents who say their APUS program met their expectations

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A University That's Got Your Six

A Team Approach

Military education managers are located near military installations around the U.S. and available virtually for servicemembers overseas. Our academic advisors are available seven days a week. They work with you to help you reach your goals. Contact us to find a rep near you.

TA and GI Bill® Help

Our trained financial aid advisors help you navigate and maximize your military tuition assistance (TA) and other options, like federal student aid and the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Supportive

Veterans work on our faculty and staff. They bring their battle-tested knowledge and experience from the military, government, and defense sectors. We also have a staff chaplain to support you when you need it most.

Get the Credit You Deserve

AMU evaluates and applies transfer credit for military service, training and job experience, previous college credits, JST, DSST, POST, ACE-evaluated training, and CLEP exams.

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.

Active Veterans Community

Our student body includes 9,000+ veterans and 5,000+ active members in our Student Veterans of America chapter.

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Go From Combat to Classroom With Confidence

Explore some of our most popular programs with active-duty military members: BA Criminal Justice, BA Homeland Security, BA Intelligence Studies, BS Sports and Health Sciences, . You can also use our program finder to learn about any of our 200+ undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.

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We Help Military Spouses Achieve Their Goals

AMU supports the ambitions of military spouses by supplementing funds available through the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship program. Find out who’s eligible and how military spouses can pursue a career-oriented associate degree or certification. Learn more.

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