American Public University
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Author: Kaitlyn Short
American Public University is part of the American Public University System. The other two organizations that are in the system are the American Military University, and American Public University. The organization's corporate offices are in Charles Town, West Virginia. All administrative offices are located in Manassas, Virginia. All of the university's programs are online, allowing students the flexibility to manage their education from any internet-connected computer. Among many of its competitors, American Public University's programs are very similar to a traditional university program, with degree programs in Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and Security and Global Studies. A significant percentage of students are active duty military, Guard, Reserve, and veterans, nearly 75 percent, according to the university. Benefits and assistance programs for the military are significant, and extend to both spouses and dependents as well.
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The Good
- Degree Acceleration with Momentum Program
- Variety of Degree Options Available
- Generous Military Financial Benefits for Active Duty, Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents
- Military Grants Available for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Degree Acceleration with Momentum Program
American Public University offers a unique program for its students to accelerate their studies, called the Momentum Program. This program allows motivated student to accelerate earning their Bachelor's degree if they meet certain requirements, which include: previous completion of an Associate of Arts or Science degree, ability to commit 16 to 20 hours per week for studies, and already have on the job experience in the subject area. Students meeting all these criteria are able to complete their degree in an average of four 16 week terms. The cost for a degree with the Momentum Program is $2,500 per 16 week term, charged as a flat fee.Variety of Degree Options Available
American Public University offers its students choices in several online degree programs via its schools. Available fields in which American Public University awards degrees include:- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- General Studies
- History
- Legal Studies
- Military History
- Paralegal Studies
- Real Estate Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Nursing
Generous Military Financial Benefits for Active Duty, Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents
American Public University reports that nearly 75 percent of its student body is eligible and receives some of the military benefits. These include no technology fee, no textbook costs, and tuition discounts. Military benefits from American Public University extend to veterans, active duty military and Guard members, their spouses, and dependents.Military Grants Available for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Tuition discount grants are available for those pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees.The Bad
- For-Profit University
- Momentum Program Students Not Eligible for Financial Aid, Military Benefits, etc.
