Digital Learning for Real Life

Welcome to American Public University, where LAWA employees come to advance their knowledge

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Join a Community of Achievers

In your quest to build skill as a problem solver and communicator, American Public University (APU) is proud to support your learning ambitions.

At APU, we believe higher education is not one size fits all. We believe universities should adapt to the needs of students. Not the other way around.

Join fellow LAWA employees at APU and discover 200+ modern programs that build your knowledge and fit your life. Fit begins with affordable online learning and monthly program start dates. Education benefits extend to LAWA family members too.

At APU, you’ll be joining a collaborative community of motivated professionals—many sharing their experience from roles in government and the public sector.

Helping You Turn Ambition Into Reality

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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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Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from municipal government, business, and healthcare.

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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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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.

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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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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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Value for the Long Term

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

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Making Quality Higher Education Within Reach

$997.50
Affordable Tuition For You

You are eligible for the Los Angeles World Airports partner tuition rate: $997.50 per 3-credit course for undergraduate programs and $1,377.50 per course for master’s-level programs.

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Affordable Tuition For Your Family

The Los Angeles World Airports partner tuition rate for your family members will be $997.50 per 3-credit course for undergraduate programs and $1,377.50 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 Los Angeles World Airports 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 LAWA Professionals

Here are a few of the programs to consider from our 200+ online degrees and certificates. Use our program finder to search others and identify the best fit for you.

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

Enter Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) as your employer. Family members should select Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) 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.