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American Public University & the Fraternal Order of Police have partnered to help you & your family reach your goals.

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You’re Driven To Protect & Serve
We’re Driven To Help You Succeed

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You have a duty to serve your community, and American Public University (APU) is committed to its duty to serve you with flexible, efficient, and affordable online education.

Continuing education may help meet your goals for advancement or support personal goals related to your law enforcement career and beyond. APU stands ready to help you. As an original member of the National FOP University, APU arms you with your best weapon—knowledge, delivered online in a format that fits your life.

Quality Higher Education is Within Reach

APU and the Fraternal Order of Police respect your drive to fulfill your duty. That’s why we prioritize delivering quality education that adapts to the busy life of officers.

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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.

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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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Efficient

APU 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®.

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Value for the Long Term

Our University System ranks in the top 11% for a return on investment.

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Recognized for Quality

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. Several programs have earned specialty accreditation.

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Your Time to Shine

You always have a front row seat in APU’s online classroom. Undergraduate classes average 18 students, and master’s degree and graduate certificate classes average 10 students.

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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 law enforcement, corrections, fire and EMS, intelligence, and security agencies.

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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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Making Education Affordable for You & Your Family

$892.50
Affordable Tuition For You

You are eligible for the Fraternal Order of Police partner tuition rate: $892.50 per 3-credit course for undergraduate programs and $1,232.50 per course for master’s-level programs.

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Affordable Tuition For Your Family

The Fraternal Order of Police partner tuition rate for your family members will be $892.50 per 3-credit course for undergraduate programs and $1,232.50 per course for master’s-level programs.

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Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.

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Tech Fee

Through the Fraternal Order of Police partnership, APU's $85-per-course technology fee is waived. You still have access to APU's full suite of online support.

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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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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.

Career-Relevant Education for FOP Members

You’ll learn from faculty and alongside peers with frontline experience in law enforcement, security, intelligence, and the military—building your knowledge in your field of interest. Here are several to explore.

200+ Programs—Find the Best Fit for You

Use our program finder to search all of our online degrees and certificates—from the associate to the doctoral level.

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How To Apply

Select Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in the Affiliations and Memberships field. Family members should select Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Family Member in the Affiliations and Memberships field to ensure you receive any relevant educational benefits.

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Classes begin January 6.

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