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American Public University (APU) is proud to be the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans, based on Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, 2020, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data of students using the GI Bill® as of March 23, 2023.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.. At APU, you’ll find instructors who are former leaders in the military, national security, and the public sector who bring their field-tested skills and strategies into the online classroom. And we work to keep our curriculum and content relevant to help you stay ahead of industry trends.

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We are Military- and Veteran-Friendly

As a servicemember, veteran, or military family member, you might be looking to complete your education at a military-friendly university. But what exactly does that mean? Here it means we understand your unique challenges and have a dedicated staff to support you. It means we offer these student benefits—some of which are exclusively for military students—to limit your out-of-pocket costs:

  • Active-duty servicemembers, their families, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible to receive the military tuition grant.
  • Ebooks provided at no cost to undergraduate students and master’s-level students eligible for the military tuition grant.
  • Technology fee waiver ($85 per course) for Active-duty servicemembers and National Guard members or Reservists when using TA.
  • Accessible online courses with no set login times that let you study whether on a rotating work shift or on deployment.
  • Monthly class start dates, allowing exceptional flexibility in scheduling
  • Possible credit for military education and training courses including CCAF, JST, DANTES, and ACE-evaluated training.

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Tuition Costs

Affordable rates, minimal fees, and plenty of help with financial aid.

Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour Undergraduate $350 per credit hour $250/credit hour with military grant Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificate $425 per credit hour $250/credit hour with military grant

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

Transfer Your Credits

Your degree may be closer than you think.

Percentage of Students with Transfer Credit 79% of new undergraduates applied transfer credit

Book Grant Savings: Ebooks provided at no cost to all undergraduate students and master’s-level students eligible for the military tuition grant.

Learn from a nationally recognized leader in online education.

At American Public University, our expert faculty and industry advisors work to shape a quality, relevant, online education that responds to the needs of working adults looking to advance their education in order to meet professional goals. Come discover how our award-winning, accredited education can help you reach your next level.

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

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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.

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