SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
American InterContinental University (AIU®) is proud to announce that it
once again has been recognized for its service and dedication to
military students. The University recently was honored as one of Victory
Media’s 2016 Military Friendly® Schools for the seventh year in a row
and named a Top School in the 2016 Military Advanced Education’s (MAE)
Guide to Colleges and Universities for the ninth year in a row.
“AIU has long been committed to delivering the opportunity of higher
education to those who serve our country,” said Dr. George Miller,
President of AIU. “We are honored to serve military students, veterans
and their families throughout their educational journey with flexible,
quality programs that support their unique needs.”
The Military Friendly® schools designation is awarded to those higher
education institutions that demonstrate leading practices in attracting
and supporting post-military students. Participants are evaluated in
areas including academic credibility, support, flexibility, tuition
assistance and more. Similarly, MAE’s Top School designation recognizes
universities for their achievement in military culture, financial aid,
flexibility, and support services, including online support.
A Strong Foundation of Support for Servicemembers and Families
AIU’s support for military students, veterans and their families spans
the educational experience, with a wide range of initiatives including:
- Dedicated Military Admissions and Financial Aid Advisors: In
addition to a dedicated military admissions team to serve active duty
and veteran students, AIU’s military financial aid advisors are
trained specifically in military tuition assistance, MyCAA, and VA
education benefits to support active duty and military students as
well as their spouses and dependents.
- Tuition Discounts and Grants: Active military undergraduate
students, including members of the Reserves and National Guard, can
receive a 45% tuition grant at AIU Online. Active military graduate
students and members of the Reserves and National Guard can receive a
20% tuition grant. AIU also awards grants equal to up to 10% of the
cost of tuition for eligible military and veteran spouses.
- Transfer Credit Options: Seven out of 10 AIU military students
received transfer credit for previous college, work and/or military
experience. Students’ military training and experience are evaluated
per ACE (American Council on Education) recommendations, and AIU’s
prior learning assessment team also reviews each student's prior
college credit, CLEP and DANTES exam scores as well as any
certifications they may already hold to determine which program
criteria may have already been met.
- Military-friendly Policies: AIU’s deployment hold policy allows
students to put their education on hold for the length of their
deployment and return when it ends.
- Flexible Schedules and 24/7 Online Classes: The ability to
access classes anytime, anywhere Internet access is available is ideal
for military students who are traveling, relocating or deployed
overseas.
Visit https://militaryfriendly.com/2016schools/
to access the 2016 Military Friendly® Schools list and http://www.kmimediagroup.com/maeto view MAE’s 2016 Guide to Colleges and Universities.
For more information about AIU’s commitment to military students and to
contact an admissions advisor, visit http://www.aiuniv.edu/military.
About American InterContinental University
Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a
wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in programs such as
business, healthcare, IT, criminal justice and education at campuses in
Atlanta and Houston and an Internet-based online campus headquartered in
suburban Chicago. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find employment rates,
financial obligations and other disclosures at www.aiuniv.edu/disclosures.
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American InterContinental University
Allison Mortland, 847-585-3711
Source: American InterContinental University