American Military University (AMU) is an accredited, licensed higher education institution that is proud to be the No. 1 higher-education provider for the U.S. Military. AMU (which along with American Public University, is part of American Public University System) is the top choice nationwide for veterans using their GI Bill benefit (based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, 2020, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data as of 2023).
AMU is steadfast in its dedication to the military community – our 200-plus online undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs cater to active-duty military students, veterans, and their family members. The university, which features monthly class starts, helps ensure affordability with military-friendly tuition rates. Military students pay no book fees for undergraduate courses, and AMU is among a small number of schools to offer a
Veteran Tuition Grant program, which enables savings for veterans and their extended families.
Founded by a visionary retired U.S. Marine officer in 1991 as a distance-learning institution for servicemembers, AMU is deeply committed to student success, including their health and wellness. AMU offers 24/7 mental health support to all students in 25 languages through partnerships with
Uwill and
TalkCampus, which has groups dedicated to PTSD. Additionally, AMU also participates in the Department of Defense’s
Military Spouse Employment Partnership, which provides education and career opportunities for spouses.
AMU’s accolades speak volumes: it is ranked in the top 11% for educational investment returns, according to the
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce report.
AMU was also named a Top 10 Best Online School by
ZDNet, and 96% of students surveyed affirmed their education met expectations (based on a 2021 survey of over 5,000 students after they completed their programs).
AMU has over 100,000 graduates from 100-plus countries. For more information, visit:
https://www.amu.apus.edu/.