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On August 4, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (the System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

 

Built for the Whole Unit

Military service is never a one-person mission. It takes spouses, parents, children, and loved ones who support every assignment, every move, and every transition. That's why AMU serves the entire military community with affordable, flexible education designed to help military families advance together.

AMU's military tuition grant for U.S. active-duty, National Guard, and Reservists families includes parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents. The grant covers undergraduate tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour.

Military spouses may also be eligible for SpouseWorks funding, along with other scholarships. Because when the unit moves forward, everyone moves forward.

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"We needed to find an answer that was going to help me be a good military wife, be a good parent but also help me finish my degree. American Military University helped me to excel in all three of those areas."

Amanda Metzger
BBA, MPH

View Amanda's Story

A Few Reasons to Choose AMU AMU Removes Barriers

$0 Application Fee
For Undergraduate and Master's-level Programs1
$0 Transfer Credit Fee
$0 Ebooks2
$250 Cost Per Credit Hour
With Preferred Military Rate3
0 Entrance Exams

1A $100 fee is required for all doctoral applications.

2Thanks to the University Book Grant, all undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students will receive no-cost ebooks. A hard-copy textbook is provided if an ebook is not available.

3All 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.

We're Here to Help

Find Your Local Military Education Manager

If you cannot find a representative in your area, please email info@apus.edu or call

877-755-2787

Mon - Thurs:  8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Fri: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Sat: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
Sun: Closed
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Military Spouse Benefits

Military spouses may be eligible to participate in the SpouseWorks Scholarship program, which provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance for qualified programs.

Those using the SpouseWorks Scholarship also have the following benefits:

  • Waiver of the per-course technology fee enrolled in undergraduate programs
  • Transfer credit evaluation for earning academic credit from the multiple colleges or universities you may have attended as well as a no-cost preliminary transfer credit review. (We reserve the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website.)
  • Easy student and alumni access to career-related services
Top Programs

 

Amanda Metzger

Amanda always wanted to go to college, but had to consider her husband’s Navy deployments and relocations. Enrolling enabled her to do both.

 

 

   

Steps to Get Started

    1

    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.
    2

    Apply Online

    There is no fee to apply for undergraduate or master's-level programs.* Our online application takes just minutes to complete.

    *A $100 fee is required for all doctoral applications.
    3

    Complete Admissions Requirements

    After you submit your admissions application, review the undergraduate or graduate admissions ecampus tutorial and relevant tuition checklists (financial aid and undergraduate or MyCAA). An admissions representative will walk you through the follow-up steps you need to get started.
    4

    Register for Courses

    Our classes start monthly, so you can begin soon after being admitted to the University.
 

Additional Admissions Information

Servicemembers, veterans, and their families follow the same admission requirements as all other undergraduate or graduate students.

Next Steps

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Next Courses Start Oct 5
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