Military Online Degree Programs for Military

Welcome Service Members & Veterans

Education is the best investment you can make – experience more career opportunity and earning potential with a college degree. Your opportunities for success are wide open. Choose a school that understands your unique educational needs. A quality online university will adapt to your busy military schedule and fully support your academic endeavors from beginning to end.

Pursuing Higher Education

We know that starting your education is a big decision and that you want to make an informed choice. How do you choose the right school? These are some things to consider…

What are your goals?

  • Civilian career transition
  • Military career promotion

Is the school accredited?

What is accreditation? Accreditation is the process of evaluating a school or educational training program to determine whether it meets standards set up by an accrediting organization. Here are some benefits of accreditation:

  • A reliable indicator of quality
  • Approved program of study
  • Qualified instructors
  • Students have successfully completed courses
  • Recognition by employers and schools nationwide

Will credits from other colleges or vocational training transfer to a degree?

Have you taken courses at another school? Don't lose your credits – get your prior coursework evaluated and applied to your degree program. 

Does the school accept credit for military training and credit by examination?

  • AARTS, CCAF, CGI, SMART
  • AP, CLEP, DSST, ECE, Other

Click here to learn about AAU's education benefits for military.

The Value of Education

Completing your education can have a long-term impact on your career – and on your life. A quality education can lead to increased career opportunities and income potential. It is an investment that continually pays off throughout your life.   

How much is an education worth to you?

  • Workers with bachelor’s degrees earned an average of $26,000 more per year than those with only high-school diplomas
  • Workers with only high-school diplomas earned an average of $31,286 in 2007; those with bachelor’s degrees earned an average of $57,181
  • A greater percentage of adults graduated from high school and college in 2008 than they did 10 years earlier