Educating Those Who Serve.

American Military University currently enrolls more than 55,000 military students and is the top provider of higher education, online or offline, to the U.S. Armed Forces. The university is highly respected as an educational provider to professionals serving in public safety, homeland security and intelligence communities. Classes are entirely online, empowering students with the flexibility to complete quality degree programs while serving at home or abroad. The university provides superior student support and services designed to help working adults, active duty, guard and reserve members reach their educational goals. Additional advantages include:

• Affordable tuition
• 155 certificates and degrees
• No admission or technology fees
• Armed Forces Tuition Assistance and Federal Student Aid accepted
• Book grant for degree-seeking undergrads

Take the next step on your educational journey by completing your no-fee application or select from a service branch below to learn more:

*As ranked by Military Times Edge Magazine, based upon 2009 enrollment figures

We want you to make an informed decision about the university that's right for you. For more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, visit www.apus.edu/disclosure.

• Explore our Schools and Programs

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  • Associate Degrees
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  • Arts & Humanities
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• Why Choose AMU?

  Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

  American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

  • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
  • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
  • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
  • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
  • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
  • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
  • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
  • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
  • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

  To get started, complete our no-fee application now.

  *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
  **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability

Video Spotlight

AMU Feature Video
Just what is online learning all about? Hear from our faculty and students about how AMU achieves academic excellence each day through online learning and take a tour of our virtual campus and classroom.

Student Spotlight

Rebecca Roch, Student
Master of Public Administration

A single mom of three, Rebecca has faced several life setbacks — but her challenges are no match for her perseverance. She studies when her children study in the evening, while on vacation, even at a Cub Scout meeting, and her kids think it’s exciting that mommy has more homework than they do.

Read more about Rebecca

Dwayne L., Graduate
Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security

He has covered international economic summits, United Nations meetings and the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. In his spare time, he is earning a second degree at AMU. Dwayne attributes much of his drive to his parents and grandparents, and he is proud to be the first in his family to pursue a college degree.

Read more about Dwayne

Faculty Spotlight

Christopher M. Reynolds
Program Director
Ed D: Argosy University

Chris is a Shift Commander/Division Chief with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (Tampa, Fl) one of the busiest engine and rescue companies in the Tampa Bay area. He holds a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Argosy University (Sarasota). Additionally, he has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy State University (Alabama) and a Bachelors in Public Safety from Eckerd College (Florida). Read more…

 
Dr. Jim Reilly
Dean
Ph.D: University of Texas at Dallas

Dr. Jim Reilly joined APUS in December, 2009, as the Dean of the School of Science and Technology. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1977 and 1985, respectively. He received his Ph.D in geosciences in 1995 from UTD with his dissertation titled The Structural and Stratigraphic Controls on the Distribution of Chemosynthetic Communities in the Gulf of Mexico. Field work required a combined 22 days underwater in deep submergence vehicles operated by the US Navy and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. 

After 17 years as an exploration geologist, Dr. Reilly was selected as a member of the 15th astronaut class in 1995. He flew three shuttle missions, STS-89 in 1998, STS-104 in 2001, and STS-117 in 2007, for a total time in space of over 850 hours. He also conducted five spacewalks for a total of over 31 hours of EVA time. He retired from the Astronaut Corps in 2008 moving to Colorado Springs, where he worked in senior management with two small companies before joining APUS in December, 2009.  Read more…

 
Jennifer Hesterman
AMU Faculty
MS: Johns Hopkins University

Jenni Hesterman is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University, where she earned not only a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, but also a commission as an officer in the Air Force. During her subsequent 21 year career in the Air Force, she worked in several fields, including Information Management, Logistics and Personnel. She served 3 tours at the Pentagon, and commanded at the squadron and group levels. Her last assignment in the Air Force was at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, where she served as the Vice Wing Commander. She retired on August 1, 2007 as a colonel. Read more…