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Make This Your Next Mission

Finish your next degree quickly. American Military University (AMU) is committed to awarding as much transfer credit as possible.*

If you’re transferring to AMU with an AA or AS, you may have already fulfilled our 30-credit general education requirement. We award up to 90 credits for previous academic coursework, military training, and work experience. AMU also evaluates and applies transfer credit at no cost.

At AMU, benefit from affordable tuition and the convenience and flexibility of online learning. Monthly course starts and weekly class schedules with no set login times enable you to control your schedule.

Join professionals from government, defense, security, law enforcement, and other mission-driven sectors who come to AMU for career-relevant education through 50+ bachelor’s degrees.

* The University applies transfer credits within current policies and procedures.
 

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If your community college is not represented in this drop-down menu, we still invite you to explore this page to learn about transferring to our University.

We Make Quality Higher Education Affordable

$0 Application Fee
For undergraduate & master's-level programs
$0 Transfer credit evaluation
$0 Ebooks
Ebooks for all undergraduate, doctoral, and Preferred Military Rate-eligible master’s-level students provided at no cost.
$350 Undergraduate Per Credit Hour

$250/credit hour with Preferred Military Rate1

$315/credit hour with Veteran Grant2 or APUS Opportunity Grant3

$455 Master's-level Per Credit Hour

$250/credit hour with Preferred Military Rate1

$386.75/credit hour with Veteran Grant2

$409.50/credit hour with APUS Opportunity Grant3

 

1All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

2All veterans and family members (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible to receive a 10% Veteran Grant on standard undergraduate tuition and 15% for master’s-level tuition. Tuition grants cannot be combined with any other special rates, promotions, or grants and only one can be applied per course.

3Prospective and current APUS students are eligible for the APUS Opportunity Grant of 10% off undergraduate or master’s-level tuition. This grant, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Only one can be applied per course.

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Giving You The Freedom To Learn

Flexibility

Monthly start dates with no set login times.

Convenience

Online classes that allow you to log on any time 24/7.

Choice

200+ career-relevant undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs.

Transfer Credit

Up to 90 credits awarded toward a bachelor’s degree. Transfer credit advisors are available to support your transition and maximize your transfer credit opportunities.*

*The University applies transfer credits within current policies and procedures.

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We Support Military Families

AMU's Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and $250/credit hour for master’s-level courses, is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and their families, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.

To further minimize education costs, AMU also offers $0 ebook costs for all undergraduate, doctoral, and Preferred Military Rate-eligible master’s-level courses 

The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions.

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Steps To Get Started

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    Choose Your Program

    Select your desired academic program from our 200+ degrees and certificates. Use our program finder to compare programs or call us for help if you’re not sure which program is right for you.
    3

    Complete Admissions Requirements

    After you submit your application, you learn about next steps to prepare to register for your first courses.

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