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Higher Education That Is Accessible

American Public University (APU) understands your desire to make a difference. We’re ready to help you achieve your goals, providing high quality, affordable education in 200+ degree and certificate program—all convenient, accessible, and flexible. To ensure access by students from all walks of life, we offer a variety of tuition grants, reflecting our commitment to help minimize debt. Our programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.3 At APU, there are 0 entrance exams and classes start every month—allowing you to quickly turn your ambitions into reality.

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Helping You Save

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Making Quality Higher Education Within Reach

At APU, we believe higher education must come with lower tuition. It must be more affordable. So we’re removing higher education barriers to give you the power to pursue your passion.

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Ebooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduate, doctoral, and Preferred Military Rate-eligible master’s-level students.

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.7

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.8

91%

of respondents to the End of Program survey said they were satisfied with the education they received at APUS.9

Top 10
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.10

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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.11

80+
Countries Represented

Our online course format allows students from all over the world to share their rich cultural experiences while learning together.12

Financial Aid

American Public University is part of American Public University System (APUS) and APUS is currently on the Government of Canada list of designated institutions where registered students may be eligible to receive Canadian financial aid.13

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Making Education Possible for You

We’ve earned our reputation as a respected leader in online higher education by always making you—the student—our #1 priority.

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Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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Accessible Learning

Plan around your work and life responsibilities with courses that are online and feature weekly class schedules with no set login times.14

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Be in Control

You can quickly turn your ambitions into reality because classes begin every month. Most classes are 8 weeks long.

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Save Time

Bachelor’s degree students can transfer up to 90 credits, and master’s degree students up to 15 credits for previous academic coursework, job experience, professional training, ACE-evaluated training, and credits by exam.15

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Recognized for Quality

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

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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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Classes begin February 3.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.16