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Your Degree May Be Closer Than You Think

You may be able to turn your hard-earned military service into valuable college credit at American Public University (APU). APU does not charge to review and apply eligible military service; prior training and job experience; JST, CCAF, DSST, POST, ACE, and CLEP credits. On average, veterans had 46 transfer credits applied to their program. When you apply transfer credits, you may finish faster and save money.

To honor the service of all veterans, APU offers a tuition grant for you and your family members, applied to all undergraduate and master’s-level programs. This grant represents a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are veteran parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.

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Best for Vets Colleges

Earned “Best for Vets Colleges” distinction from Military Times since 2013

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Military & Military-Affiliated Students

88% of our students are active-duty military, National Guard members, Reservists, veterans, or military spouses/dependents.

Student Veterans of America

Student Veterans of America

5,000+ members in our Student Veterans of America chapter.

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HLC Accreditation

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.

How We Help Veterans Transition & Excel

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GI Bill® Assistance

We help you understand, navigate, and maximize your GI Bill® benefits. We have trained financial aid advisors ready to help veterans.

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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.

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Career-Focused

Our advisors guide you in program selection with an eye toward your future. Our career services team understands your needs as a transitioning professional, offering career exploration exercises, resume reviews, and mock interviews.

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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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Your Time to Shine

You always have a front row seat in APU’s online classroom. Undergraduate classes average 18 students.

We Make Quality Education Affordable for Veterans

$315.00
Per Undergrad Credit Hour

All veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. This grant represents a savings on our standard undergrad $350 tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans.

$386.75
Per Master's Credit Hour

All veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. This grant represents a savings on our standard master’s $455 tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans.

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Application Fee

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

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

200+ Programs
Find the Best Fit for You

Use our program finder to search all of our online degrees and certificates—or check out the top choices of currently enrolled veterans, including our BA in Intelligence Studies, BA in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Business Administration, or BA in Management.

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Classes begin November 4.

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