Digital Learning for Real Life

American Public University & USPS are partners in helping you & your family reach your goals.

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We Deliver—Just Like You
Higher Education for Higher Ambitions

United States Postal Service

Join fellow USPS peers in preparing for your next steps in life or career. The United States Postal Service has partnered with American Public University (APU) to provide you with an outstanding value in higher education, with access to 200+ respected degree and certificate programs. APU, a leader in online higher education, offers working professionals like you a quality learning experience that is fully online and affordable.

How APU Makes You Priority #1

APU and the U.S. Postal Service share a common goal: Our priority is you and your family. You want first-class learning on your schedule and we deliver.
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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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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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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 government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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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

$332.50
Affordable Tuition For You and Your Family

Both you and your family members are eligible for the US Postal Service partner tuition rate: $332.50/credit hour for undergraduate courses and $432.25/credit hour for master's and graduate certificate courses.

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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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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.

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Top Choices for USPS Employees

Wondering what your fellow USPS employees are studying? Here are their top picks. Explore these programs and get to know APU.

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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About Our Community

When you enroll at APU, you’ll be learning alongside other service-driven professionals from government, public sector, business, and healthcare communities—among them 9,000+ veterans.



How To Apply

Enter USPS as your employer. Family members should select USPS Family Member in the Affiliations and Memberships field to ensure you receive any relevant educational benefits.

Take The Next Step

Classes begin January 6.

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