Thank you for your service to our country. One way in which your sacrifice and dedication to defend our country can be rewarded is by earning your college degree and using the education benefits that are available to you through the Armed Forces. Join the thousands of veterans and active-duty students who have enhanced their careers through Ashford University.
Founded in 1918, Ashford University has its own specialized military division to focus on the educational needs of the military population. This division is composed primarily of prior military members so you can trust their expertise. Take advantage of more distinct benefits available to the military community from Ashford University.
Affordability
- You'll find that Ashford offers one of the lowest tuition costs available online and is approved for Military Tuition Assistance while veterans may use GI Bill benefits and apply for a U.S. Military Tuition Grant to take courses for $250 per credit.
- Your books, including standard shipping costs, are completely covered by Ashford University.
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- Ashford University offers these benefits and special tuition rates to students who are: ul>
- -- Active Duty
- -- National Guard
- -- Reservists
- -- Coast Guard employees
- -- Veterans or Retired utilizing VA education benefits
- -- Spouses of Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves
- -- Department of Defense employees
- -- Dependents utilizing VA education benefits
Transferability
Your service and life experience could translate into college credits that will accelerate degree completion.
Transfer up to 99 approved credits, including prior learning and military credits, toward a Bachelor's degree. Talk with an Ashford Military Specialist about maximizing credits from AARTS, SMART, CCAF, and CGI transcripts. As an added benefit, Ashford University will request most college and military transcripts on your behalf.
Flexibility
Enjoy the flexibility of online courses and choose when and where it's most convenient for you to earn your degree. With classes that last 5-6 weeks, taken one at time, you can graduate faster, spend less on your education and maximize career potential. As a student at Ashford University, you can choose from the following degree programs:
- Associate of Arts in Business
- Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with or without concentration
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Education and Public Policy
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Finance
- Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services
- Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in History
- Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management
- Bachelor of Arts in International Business
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration
- Bacehlor of Arts in Liberal Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management with or without concentration (Air Force AU-ABC Approved)
- Bachelor of Arts in Operations Management and Analysis
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government
- Bachelor of Arts in Project Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts in Service Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice (Air Force AU-ABC Approved)
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with Education concentration (BASS/Ed.) (Air Force AU-ABC Approved)
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with or without concentration (Air Force AU-ABC Approved)
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Air Force AU-ABC Approved)
- Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Arts in Health Care Administration
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Arts in Organizational Management
- Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology
- Master of Public Administration
Credibility
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org )
- Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) consortium member
- Selected as a Top Military Friendly University by Military Advanced Education (December 08)
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) approved AU-ABC partner for selected degrees
- Corporate sponsor of Air Force Tops-in-Blue
To learn more, please visit www.military.ashford.edu/explorer or call 800-507-6751.