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KMI Media Group and Military Advanced Education are pleased to present the 2008 Top Military-Friendly Colleges and
Universities Honorees. These schools were selected by an independent panel of judges from the fields of both education
and the military. Their selections are based on each institution’s favorable policies toward our men and women in uniform.

We invited over 2000 colleges and universities to participate in this year’s honors. This year’s response exceeded our
expectations and is indicative of the attention being paid to our men and women in uniform by America’s institutions of
higher learning. Due to the extensive number of returned submissions, the decision was made to double the number of
schools that will be honored in 2008 from 30 to 60.

As a further tribute to those schools whose military-friendly policies set the gold standard for this honor, the judges have
singled out Military Advanced Education’s 2008 Top 20 Schools for further distinction. We experienced several ties for this
honor and, consequently, you will find 22 schools listed in the Top 20 Schools group.

We would like it to be known that all 60 schools selected for the 2008 Honor Roll scored very high or they would not have
been selected. In fact, the difference between the Top 20 Schools and the other schools selected is equivalent to the
numerical difference between an A+ and an A-, to use an educational analogy. In other words, all 60 schools scored very
high or they would not have been selected.

All of this year’s honorees have been listed alphabetically.

…an educated mind.

• Monthly class starts
• Undergraduate book grant covers cost of textbooks
• Member of SOC, GoArmyEd, and Air Force AU-ABC
• 30,000 students in more than 100 countries

73 online degree programs to advance

The ultimate challenges your career, including:
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American Military University voted as:

Top Ten “Military-Friendly” School - MAE Magazine
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Student Choice Awards

LEARN MORE AT
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OR CALL
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AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
10110 Battleview Parkway, Suite 200
Manassas, Virginia 20109
American Military University continues to serve and attract military students with
our unique mission-related degree programs, affordable tuition, undergraduate
book grant, monthly class starts, flexible withdrawal and extension policies,
and a staff that understands the military community. Approximately 34,000
active duty, Guard, Reserve and veterans are enrolled in 73 undergraduate and
graduate degree programs, which reflects over a 40 percent growth in students
since last year’s submission. This year, we gained entry into the SOCOAST,
SOCMAR and SOCNAV degree networks, Navy’s Distance Learning Partnership
(NCPDLP) and Marine Corps Academic Explorer Program to supplement our
participation in AU-ABC and the GoArmyEd portals.
COASTLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fountain Valley, California 92708
Founded in 1975 as a college without walls and dedicated to distance
learning, Coastline College has produced multiple Emmy award-winning
telecourses and hundreds of internet, CD-ROM and PDA courses. This college
began specifically serving the military in the early 1980s and graduated over
1,500 military graduates in 2008, from every branch of service and throughout
the world. Fourty-nine percent of all associate degrees awarded in the Navy in
2008 were from Coastline. They are a regionally accredited college based out
of California. The school offers multiple degrees and awards up to 40 AARTS/
SMART/CCAF/CLEP/DANTES credits toward a degree.

AMERICAN SENTINEL UNIVERSITY COLUMBIA COLLEGE

2260 South Xanadu Way 1001 Rogers Street

Aurora, Colorado 80014
American Sentinel University provides leading-edge, business, technology,
criminal justice and health care degrees, plus significant military benefits to the
extended military community.
Military financial and assistance benefits are available to all servicemembers,
veterans, auxiliary, and spouses. Flexible, asynchronous online course
presentation works well for members whether deployed to remote locations;
at home after work and family needs are met; or for spouses while kids are at
school. Diverse degree and certification programs meet needs of both active
members and their services, meet spouses’ needs for transferable skills, and
meet veterans’ needs in their civilian afterlife.
Columbia, Missouri 65216
Accredited and nationally recognized, Columbia College has four decades of
expertise awarding nontraditional credit for military training and experience;
accepting ACE recommendations for military training and CLEP, DANTES and
ECE examinations; maintaining a liberal withdrawal policy for military-related
circumstances; and accepting up to 60 hours of nontraditional credit toward our
bachelor’s programs. Add our partnership in GoArmyEd, EArmyU, NCPACE and
NCPDLP; availability at the home campus to Army, Naval and AF ROTC programs;
offering of in-seat coursed at 18 military installations; and national test center
responsibilities on 13 military installations, and you’ll see how Columbia College
earns the designation "military-friendly."

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 You have a dream.
At Capella University, we strive to provide high-quality educational opportunities

Live it!
to veterans, military servicemembers and their families. We provide a tuition
discount to our military, their spouses and veterans. We accept transfer credit
from all branches of the military and have forged partnerships with several
senior service schools. We offer a flexible military leave of absence policy that
allows our military learners to pursue their educational goals despite their
service obligations. Our armed forces and veterans support team is available to
provide resources and support for learners using Tuition Assistance, GoArmyEd, Columbia College makes
and state and federal veterans programs and benefits. earning a college degree
as convenient as possible
for military servicemembers
and their families.
And in these troubling
economic times, education
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE is a smart investment.
P.O. Box 1800 s Start-and-stop flexibility
Killeen, Texas 76540-1800
Central Texas College has served active and retired military and family members s On-campus or online classes
for more than 40 years. CTC offers associate degrees and certificates designed s Scholarships specifically for military spouses
for the military student, face-to-face and distance learning options, and maximum
credit for military education and training.
Columbia College, which serves 25,000 students each year, is a charter member of
CTC offers on-site student support through campuses in Texas, the continental the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium and the SOC Degree
U.S., in the Pacific-Far East and Europe, and on Navy ships at sea. Online mentors Network System.

and counselors help distance learners with the full range of student services,
Learn more today about Columbia College!
while CTC’s tech support staff helps distant learners resolve technical problems.
(866) 812-8226
www.ccis.edu/online

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COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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M ilit is awarded for military training, professional experience and prior coursework. Up
by
to 75 percent of undergraduate courses and 50 percent of graduate courses can
be transferred. All servicemembers receive an application fee waiver. Immediate
family receives the waiver and a 10 percent tuition discount. Scholarships are also
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE: available. Approved to offer DANTES, TA and VA benefits, CSU is also a member of
GoArmyEd and Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges.

ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

5555 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
ECPI College of Technology is a leading private college, providing quality
education for over 40 years. Specializing in technology, business and health
sciences education, ECPI is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees.
With physical campuses in VA, NC and SC, and worldwide accessibility through
its online campus, ECPI is nationally ranked #1 in number of A.S. degrees
awarded in computer information science (Community College Week – 2007).
An SOC member college, ECPI is proud to participate with partnership programs
Advance your career with a college that has served over
such as AU-ABC, GoArmyEd and eArmyU, MCCCP, NCPACE and NCPDLP.
50,000 military graduates. We offer military friendly policies
through our dedicated Center for Military Education office. Our
programs are designed specifically for servicemember careers.

— Flexible, affordable, accredited* EXCELSIOR COLLEGE

— 27 certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s
degree programs
— Maximum transfer of prior college credit and military training
— Courses offered online and via CD-ROM, Excelsior College®
Exams free through DANTES
— Federal Financial Aid, Military TA and VA benefits
— Special rates and scholarships offered to Military Spouses
— Strategies for Veteran Success program
— Partnerships include: GoArmyEd, eArmyU, Air Force AU-ABC,
ARNG ESC, SOCCOAST Afloat/CG Institute, Navy College
Program Distance Learning Partnership, Marine Corps
Academic Explorer Program, SOC, U.S. Army Sergeants
Major Academy
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, New York 12203-5159
Excelsior College, a regionally accredited institution and CCME Institutional Award
recipient for advancing the cause of military education, has served our military
community for over 37 years. The Center for Military Education provides specialized
services, and there are on-site military representatives at 50+ installations.
Excelsior offers 40+ degree programs in business, CJ, health sciences, liberal
arts, nursing and technology. Students maximize previously earned and transfer
credits from military training, college courses and examinations. Excelsior College
has been repeatedly top-ranked for transfer students by U.S. News & World
Report. Excelsior College offers distance courses online/CD-ROM. Excelsior
College Examinations are funded 100 percent through DANTES.

Start your future today! GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY

*Visit military13.excelsior.edu 7200 NW 86th Street
Or call 888-903-3473 ext. 27 Kansas City, Missouri 64153
For nearly 60 years, Grantham University has provided online educational
opportunities to servicemembers and their families. We believe that every
servicemember, veteran and member of a military family should have the
opportunity to pursue a college degree. In honor of the men and women who
serve in every branch of the United States armed forces, Grantham University
offers scholarships, tuition discounts and grants for active duty, reserve,
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KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
6301 Kaplan University Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Kaplan’s military enhancements for 2008
Universal Degree Platform, launching December 3, 2008—providing expanded
flexibility for the transfer of credit from military training or prior course work.
Up to 50 percent reduced tuition rates allowing active duty/veterans to
obtain their degree using only MBIB or TA benefits (November 2008); spousal
discount also offered. Becoming a GoArmyEd school, beginning January
2009, eliminating need for Tuition Assistance reimbursements for students.
Providing university information on the AEX and AI portals. Specially trained
military financial aid, academic advisers and admissions advisers.

Strayer University
PARK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING ranks high among
8700 NW River Park Drive
Parkville, Missouri 64152
military students
The College for Distance Learning at Park University is well-known as a pioneer
in nontraditional studies that offers advanced degree programs accessible
through multiple and highly respected delivery modalities. The faculty and staff
are dedicated to assisting its diverse and global student learners achieve their
academic and career goals. Students at Park University greatly benefit from the
various educational services available during their unique educational journeys. We fit your life.
Park University continues to set the benchmark for serving military personnel
and other adult learners who are seeking innovative academic degree programs
steeped in excellence.
You know the difference a college
degree can make in your military
career. Earn your degree when, where
and how you want — online, on
SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE
campus, or both.
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, California 92101 For active duty military, we offer
San Diego City College has provided technical training and education to the a scholarship to cover 100% of
military for 31 years. In FY 2008 alone, our military enrollment was 67,925.
We offer educational opportunities and benefits to servicemembers through
undergraduate tuition, and a majority
traditional and distance learning methods. Our Website is available 24/7/365, of graduate tuition.
and trained counselors are available by e-mail and telephone. We currently have
partnership agreements with 63 California universities and eight other national
Winter classes begin the week of
universities that may lead to a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree. We give January 12.
college credit for your military rating/MOS specific, job-oriented training and are
a member of the Navy College Program’s Distance Learning Partnership.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE

Carbondale, Illinois 62901-6899
SIUC has a long and distinguished history of delivering off-campus educational
services to special populations throughout the world. In 1949 SIUC delivered
programs in metropolitan East St. Louis, which led to the establishment of SIU
Edwardsville, Ill. In 1973, SIUC began offering Bachelor of Science programs 1.866.324.5918
for military personnel, dependents and DoD personnel at military bases and
http://military.strayeruniversity.edu
later at non-military sites. Our focus, throughout, has been superb quality to
meet diverse populations, with unique delivery systems that are appropriate
and achievable, that enrich the lives of our students and faculty, and contribute
to the betterment of the services. Strayer University is a GoArmyEd,
NCPDLP and an AU ABC school

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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MARITIME COLLEGE
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Throggs Neck, New York 10465
SUNY Maritime is a member of the Senior Military Colleges, AMCUS and
CCME. The college offers free tuition for National Guardsmen, Navy and
Marine Corps Reservists who volunteer for N.Y. State defense forces.
Maritime hosts the only NROTC battalion for the metropolitan NYC region.
One of 18 colleges in America that provide education for the Navy Enlisted
Nuclear Engineers Program, Maritime also has enlisted-to-officer programs
for the Naval Service—the Navy’s Seaman-to-Admiral Program and the
Marine Corps Education Completion Program. Graduates earn USCG and
USNR commissions as well as USCG Licenses.
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
P.O. Box 1310
Newington, Virginia 22122
Strayer University is a proprietary institution of higher learning that offers
undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration,
accounting, information technology, education and public administration to more
than 36,000 working adults at 60 campuses in 12 states including Washington,
D.C., and worldwide via the Internet through Strayer University Online. Strayer
University is an approved GoArmyEd, NCPDLP and AU/ABC institution. Our
military scholarship supplements the military’s tuition assistance program
and other educational resources to offer 100 percent tuition coverage for
undergraduate tuition and a majority of graduate tuition. Military students
receive a free application—a $50 savings.
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THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
101 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608-1176
Throughout its history, Thomas Edison State College has served military
personnel worldwide. TESC is a long-standing member of SOC, providing
flexible educational opportunities to accommodate the challenges faced by our
servicemembers. In addition to our online courses, we offer formats that do
not require the use of Internet in order to serve those students with limited
connectivity. We also recognize the difficulty in pursuing education while
undergoing frequent transitions. In response, we accept direct transfer credits
from regionally accredited institutions, military transcripts, certificates and
licenses, CLEP, DSST, and Excelsior exams, accepting the ACE recommended
credit for all of the above.
TUI UNIVERSITY
5665 Plaza Drive
Cypress, California 90630
TUI understands the unique challenges and needs of our armed services.
We guarantee maximum transferability, and we are dedicated to helping you
reach your educational goals through our online programs. TUI University is a
proud educational partner in several programs involving the Navy, the Army,
the Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the Army National Guard and the Reserve
Components of all the services. TUI University offers many military service
schools to degree programs such as Command and General Staff College, AU/
ABC, etc. TUI University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges (WASC).
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
University of Maryland University College is proud to have served U.S. military
personnel and their dependents for more than 60 years. Today, UMUC enrolls
60,000 active-duty servicemembers, reservists, family members and veterans
at more than 20 locations in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan
area and in more than 20 countries and 150 locations worldwide. At UMUC,
military students and their spouses qualify for in-state tuition rates no matter
where they are stationed, and scholarships are available to servicemembers
and family members alike. Thanks to UMUC’s comprehensive online student
and support services, help is available 24/7 anywhere there’s Internet
access.

THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

1700 Asp Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73072
Since 1942, the University of Oklahoma has partnered with DoD, to provide
educational degree programs and opportunities for the military. Ranging
from a Ph.D., seven master’s degrees, an online undergraduate degree, and a
high school diploma, OU brings its faculty to military bases around the world.
This unique program delivery has been internationally recognized for the
seamlessness and transparency of delivering the true OU campus experience
and degree to military servicemembers and their dependents. OU participates
in the GoArmyEd program and the Navy PACE program. OU’s accommodation
policy enables every enrolled military student to complete his or her education.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
A leader in delivering academic programs across the military community,
University of Phoenix provides the flexibility to attend classes online or in a
traditional setting worldwide. An extensive variety of rigorous, regionally and
programmatically accredited degree programs, deliver a real-world education
from associate through doctoral degrees. Our reputation for being a long-
time military-friendly school is predicated on providing academic quality and
outstanding service to our students. University of Phoenix is overwhelmingly
the first choice of our nation’s veterans and recognized as a military spouse
friendly school. Focused on program completion, our military division
graduated over 7,200 students in FY 2008.

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

4001 South 700 East, Suite 700
Salt Lake City, Utah 84107-2533
WGU’s unique accredited, online competency-based degrees have proved
a great fit for active-duty, reserve, and National Guard military members
and their spouses. We actively participate in Troops to Teachers and
Spouses to Teachers programs (we offer supplemental scholarships
in addition to the TTT and STT stipend) and recently introduced WGU-
funded Spouses to Graduates scholarships, which can be used for all four
disciplines—teaching, business, IT and health care. WGU has awarded over
150 scholarships to military spouses. In addition, WGU offers an M.B.A.
in strategic leadership for graduates of the Air Force’s Air War College
Residence Program or Non-Residence Program.

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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

4900 Meridian Street 400 North Bluff Boulevard

Normal, Alabama 35762
Alabama A&M University is situated approximately 16 miles north of Redstone
Arsenal, a 38,000-acre military reservation. Our faculty and advisers are
dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all servicemembers. Any ACE
certified military academic work can be credited toward a degree or certificate
program. We accept military experience, CLEP, and DANTES for college credit,
and we are a SOC member. We have awarded 11 2008 military contracts, and
we have a dedicated office of veterans’ affairs. We assist military and veterans
with tuition assistance and scholarships, and we offer an ROTC program that is
utilized by surrounding universities.
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Founded in 1918, Ashford University is regionally accredited (www.ncahlc.org), a
Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) member, a Community College of the
Air Force (CCAF) approved AU-ABC partner, and a corporate sponsor of the Air
Force Tops-In-Blue.
With a specialized military division to focus on the educational needs of the
diverse military population, Ashford University can readily serve military students
and help them understand their benefits including the generous transfer policy,
tuition grant opportunities, book benefits and more. Ashford University provides
the opportunity for military students to earn their associate, bachelor’s or
master’s degree through accelerated, flexible and convenient online programs.

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY–ONLINE BAKER UNIVERSITY

5550 Prairie Stone Parkway, Suite 400
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
AIU strongly supports the military with achievable, career-focused college
degrees. Our industry-current associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs feature concentrations in some of today’s most in-demand
professional fields to help you prepare for the advancement of your career
in the military or a future in the civilian job market. At AIU, you’ll be taking
a step toward enhancing your qualifications while at the same time having
an opportunity to make yourself more valuable to your branch by learning
industry-current skills. AIU Online is DANTES affiliated and a member of the
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC).
8001 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Baker University is working hard to support military personnel. Baker reduced
tuition rates and waived the application for all active duty servicemembers and
spouses. Students receive college credit for all military training and specialized
schools. Baker’s Corporate Education Specialist travel to surrounding military
bases to visit with perspective students and educate them about the degree
programs. If deployed, Student Services works with students to withdraw and
re-enter the program.
Baker waives the application fee—typically $45, offers $250 tuition rates for
all active duty military, and offers 25 percent discounts on all regular tuition
rates for military spouses.

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Military Friendly 2000 W. University Avenue

Muncie, Indiana 47306

Military As Ball State University continues to redefine education, this mid-sized

campus offers military veterans and enlisted students a variety of

Proud
resources. Through the Department of Military Science, students may obtain
a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Qualified students can
compete for scholarships or receive federal and state aid covering virtually
all costs for four years of college. Special scholarships for nursing students
are also available. In addition, students participating in the program,
whether contracted or not, cannot be deployed.
124 generals and admirals have a bachelor’s
or master’s degree from Central Michigan
University; shouldn’t you?

Onsite at 23 military locations BAY PATH COLLEGE-GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Online worldwide 588 Longmeadow Street

Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
Special military tuition rate Bay Path College offers both online and on-campus graduate degrees
designed for adults that specialize in business, communications, information
management, higher education, housing development, fundraising, nonprofit
We make it possible. management and human capital management. Students can earn one or two
degrees or combine a certificate with a degree to enhance their credentials.
CMU Off-Campus Programs. Our program schedules are both flexible and accelerated allowing students
Call (877) 268-4636 today! Or visit us to complete their degrees quickly and conveniently. As a small college, we
OFF-CAMPUS give graduate students a high degree of attention and allow for each student
online at www.cmich.edu/military. PROGRAMS
to customize their studies to career interests.
Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
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BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, Nebraska 68005
Bellevue University was founded in 1966 to, in large part, serve the military
personnel located at nearby Offutt Air Force Base. More than 40 years later,
the university’s commitment remains the same. The school serves more than
1,800 active military personnel from every branch with numerous offerings
and resources, including: full-time VA rep on campus; full-time military
program director; military advisory board that includes retired generals
and admirals; SOC-compliant degree programs; participation in the Army,
Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard education Web portals; the awarding of
credit for military training; and degree programs designed specifically for
military personnel.
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
250 University Avenue
California, Pennsylvania 15419
Even though California University of Pennsylvania is new to the realm of
being a provider of education for the military, we have made a big impact
over the last year. Our online programs are perfect for military personnel
deployed overseas and our ability to extend our in-state tuition rates to
active duty soldiers makes it affordable. We have recently been selected
as an LOI school for GoArmyEd and consider it an honor to be among the
other schools. We have a dedicated veterans affairs office and our customer
service is world-class, helping soldiers from point of inquiry through
graduation from one office.
Colorado Technical University
is honored to be a recipient of
Military Advanced Education’s
Top Military Friendly
Colleges and
Universities for 2008.
Awarded for the
Second year in a row!
©2008 Colorado Technical University. All rights reserved.
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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
802 Industrial Drive
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Central Michigan University is a recognized leader in off-campus
programs, offering high-quality, convenient, accredited degree programs
at military installations since 1972. CMU offers classes online and at
military bases across the country serving the needs of military students
and their families. CMU is actively involved in organizations (CCME,
ACMEs, DoD Worldwide, NAIMES) that support and further the military’s
educational initiatives. For the 2008/2009 academic year, CMU is again
honoring the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour for
military members and their families. CMU also offers online work force
skill certificate programs through Gatlin Education at a military discount.
CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE
55 Paul J. Manafort Drive
New Britain, Connecticut 06053-2150
Now in its 35th year, Charter Oak State College is a military-friendly institution
offering degrees without boundaries. Connecticut’s public, online college
and one of higher education’s most affordable options, Charter Oak provides
bachelor’s degree completion opportunity to servicemembers, their spouses
and dependents everywhere. The college is a partner in the Navy’s NCPDLP
program and maintains learning partnerships with the Coast Guard Institute
and National Guard Bureau. Accredited by the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges, Charter Oak offers 24/7 learning opportunity with an
expansive selection of five, eight and 15-week online courses taught by a
distinguished, dedicated national faculty.
Join forces with Colorado Technical University and arm
yourself with an industry-current college degree.
Our Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs feature career-
focused concentrations in some of today’s most exciting fields, including:
• Business • Computer Science Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Health Care Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Information Technology
Choose a convenient campus location or enroll through Colorado Tech
Online, our amazingly interactive Virtual Campus.
Programs vary by location.
www.ctuonline.edu/mil
1-800-416-8904
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CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK BACCALAUREATE FOR
UNIQUE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10016
CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies (CUNY BA) is a
selective, individualized degree serving highly-motivated, self-directed students
whose academic goals transcend the limits of traditional college majors. Students
formulate proposals for unique areas of study; they are then responsible for
finding at least one full-time CUNY faculty member to mentor them in their
concentrations. Recent servicemembers have designed degrees in, for example,
terrorism studies, international crime, global history, race and gender in American
politics, East Asian religion and culture, U.S.-Latin American relations, and disability
studies; there is almost no limit to the areas of study students can pursue.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO
2200 Bonforte Boulevard
Pueblo, Colorado 81001-4901
Colorado State University-Pueblo makes available a broad array of courses
through the Division of Continuing Education to students associated with the
military. Some programs are offered on campus and others at off-campus sites
on military bases.
A primary aim of the Division is to provide courses to part-time military
students at Peterson Air Force Base and Fort Carson. A variety of educational
methods—including classroom instruction and correspondence courses—are
utilized to expand educational access and meet the needs of students at
convenient times and settings. Students may earn academic credit toward a
degree or study for career advancement.
Career success starts with the highest standards of educational
excellence-the kind that DeVry University and its Keller Graduate
School of Management are known for among employers.
• Earn an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, or complete a
graduate certificate.
• Onsite, online, days, evenings, and weekends.
• Relevant learning delivers the competitive edge you need to succeed.
For more information
visit military.devry.edu
or call 877.894.6388
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Department of Defense
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Program availability varies by location. In New York, DeVry
University operates as DeVry College of New York.
© 2008 DeVry University. All rights reserved.
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COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE
4435 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Colorado Technical University has a 45-year history of serving the military.
CTU is committed to helping students find the education solution and degree
program best for them. A military-friendly university, CTU provides campus
locations near several military bases and offers a worldwide education
capability with Colorado Tech Online. Our online technology allows us to deliver
a 24/7/365 academic experience to anyone with Internet access. Specialized
advisers are committed to assisting our military members, veterans and
spouses get the education and benefits they have earned. Administrators and
faculty that understand the challenges of military service provide a learning
environment that leads to success.
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
1200 East Diehl Road
Naperville, Illinois 60563
With over 8,000 military and veteran students, DeVry University offers
military members and families the opportunity to pursue bachelor’s and
master’s programs at 90 locations or online. The current tuition pricing is
250 per credit hour for active, guard, reserve members and their spouses.
In addition to being a SOCGUARD institution, DeVry is becoming a Degree
Network School. It is one of the partner institutions for the Air University
Accelerated Bachelor Completion program. Additionally, DeVry is a
GoArmyEd LOI school and utilizes the Air Force Portal (AI), the U.S. Marine
Corps AEX portal, and the Navy WAWF system to minimize TA issues.
ELLIS UNIVERSITY
111 North Canal Street
Chicago, Illinois 20202-7204
Ellis University offers the optimal online learning environment for military and
government civilian community.
Regionally accredited. TA Match $250/credit for undergraduate programs
20 percent discount for graduate programs. Active, retired, Reservists, National
Guard, veterans, DoD employees Chapter 35 (spouse/children) and Chapter 31
recipients, including spouses and children of all, are eligible for the same tuition
discounts. Application Waiver of $85.00. Wide range of degree options.
Military-friendly Advisers. Servicemembers Opportunity College
CCME member. Our extensive virtual campus allows you to attend classes
anywhere, anytime.
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
One Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Empire State College has been serving military students for several years.
Through our Office of Corporate and Military Partnerships, we partner with
the Army, Army National Guard, Navy, Air Force and Department of Defense
to provide seamless educational access to military personnel across the
globe. By providing dedicated advisers and resources for our military
programs, we ensure that our servicemembers receive personal attention
from course selection to final degree. Our Office of Military Programs
functions as a one-stop shop where students can get all of their questions
answered without having to contact several different offices.
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FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Florida Community College at Jacksonville-Open Campus
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Florida Community College is a two-year public institution located in Jacksonville,
Fla., with more than 35 years experience serving the military’s education and
training needs. The college provides military training and education at NTC Great
Lakes, Ill.; NATTC Pensacola, Fla.; NAS Jacksonville, Fla.; and NS Mayport, Fla.
The Military Education Institute was established in 1999 to provide management
and oversight for contracted and non-contracted military education and training
globally and promotes a culture of continuous learning and is committed to
delivering college degree and certificate programs that augment sailors’
professional training. By combining general education courses with professional
training that articulate to college credit, the college provides sailors the
opportunity to earn certifications at any place, any time.
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL COLLEGE
600 Park Street
Hays, Kansas 67601-4099
Fort Hays State University offers military programs and benefits for active
and inactive military personnel and their spouses. Our military specialties
and CISCO programs within the Bachelor of General Studies degree
attract hundreds of soldiers from around the world because we tailor the
program to each individual soldier’s area of expertise. We accept military
occupational specialties, CLEP, DANTES, and numerous other institutional
credits along with Advanced Placement Examinations, local examinations
and Excelsior College Proficiency Examinations approved by the ACE
recommended scores; which can all be applied toward the completion of the
degree.
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FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY
201 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Franklin University’s roots are in serving adult students, who—like soldier
students—have the ambition to continue their education in combination with
other responsibilities. Since 1902, Franklin has been a pioneer in meeting
the needs of busy professionals, most of whom work full time, raise families,
and remain active in their communities while pursuing their education, be
it an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree. Currently, one of every 10
Franklin students is a soldier.
GLOBE UNIVERSITY
8089 Globe Drive
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
Dedicated, retired NCOs support our military students and their families. We
travel to each campus each month to ensure our students know us and we
know them. We have contact with our county VA reps to make sure we know
who is helping our veterans. We have 15 campuses, plus an online division
that can help our military students succeed wherever they are stationed.
We have many faculty and staff (including the President and CEO) who are
former military members as well and we all understand the mission (past
and present) that our troops are involved in.
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HAWAI’I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai’i 96813
HPU supports military education from Associate through master’s degrees,
offers military spouse scholarships and manages five national testing
centers. HPU educates about 3,000 military affiliated students with an annual
enrollment of about 16,000 at all Oahu major military installations and globally
through online courses. We provide numerous accelerated schedule formats,
a special military tuition rate well below the TA cap, a special department to
serve military students and veterans, and specialized attention from academic
advisers both online and on base. HPU is a member of SOC, CCME, the Navy
League and AUSA and is an NCPDLP and eArmyU/GoArmyEd partner.
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Jacksonville’s military programs primarily consist of a Naval Reserve Officer
Training Corps (NROTC) unit. The NROTC unit provides an avenue for college
students to earn a commission as an officer in either the Navy or Marine
Corps. NROTC midshipmen are eligible to earn a full scholarship, with
tuition paid by the Navy and room and board paid by Jacksonville University.
Active Duty Navy and Marine Corps Enlisted Personnel may apply to attend
the university through the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 (STA-21) and Marine
Enlisted Commissioning Education Programs (MECEP) respectively. STA-21,
MECEP and NROTC midshipmen participate together in unit activities.
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JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Centennial, Colorado 80112
Leadership. Discipline. Diligence. These are the characteristics that mark our
honored service personnel. These characteristics are also necessary to excel
in today’s marketplace. Jones International University realizes that in this
competitive environment—whether you want to advance your military career
or prepare for your next profession—you can’t leave your future to chance.
JIU specializes in helping active duty military, reservists, veterans and their
family members take their careers to the next level. Because we were the first
completely virtual institution in the U.S. to receive regional accreditation, you
know you are dealing with true veterans of online education.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Kansas State University works with the military and their families to provide
educational opportunities on post at Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, on
campus, and through distance education. K-State offers soldiers flexible,
quality education at an affordable price. With over 60 years helping
servicemembers achieve educational success, K-State has established
2+2 agreements with community colleges throughout Kansas and the
nation, distance education programs, Arabic language courses at Fort
Riley, combatives courses, SOCAD agreements, securities studies and adult
education at Fort Leavenworth, and participation in GoArmyEd. K-State
continues to accommodate soldier-student needs, strengthening its legacy as a
top institution for military students.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California 92037
National University places special emphasis on providing military students
with the technological tools, research skills and writing abilities necessary
to gain maximum benefit from their studies. A winner of the prestigious
Ray Ehrensberger Award for Institutional Excellence in Military Education,
National University recognizes the unique needs of students in the military by
offering programs through a one-course-per-month format. Online courses
are available to active duty military personnel and their dependents. On-base
classes are available for qualified students, including active duty members,
their spouse and dependents, Department of Defense employees, military
retirees and selective military reserve members.
OLYMPIC COLLEGE
1600 Chester Avenue
Bremerton, Washington 98337-1699
In support of the Career Advancement Account program, Olympic
College offers many targeted degree programs resulting in 56 percent
of all spouse enrollments in this area. Olympic College was awarded
membership in the Navy College Program Distant Learning Partnership
program. We have created the AAS in leadership and occupational Studies
and AAS in information system specialist degrees that award credit for
military training. Responding to demand, in fall 2008 we will launch a new
environmental science program to help veterans get training in green jobs.
Our Veteran Services Office is proactively preparing for the implementation
of the new G.I. Bill in 2009.
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PENN STATE UNIVERSITY WORLD CAMPUS
501 Keller Building
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
Penn State is a major public research university ranked 15th among public
national universities by U.S. News and World Report. Building on a 100+
year tradition of providing quality distance education, the World Campus has
been delivering programs online to learners worldwide since 1998. World
Campus has over 1,800 annual military enrollments in over 60 programs.
World Campus has a military admissions/advising team, all students pay in-
state tuition, and there are no residency requirements. The World Campus is
a member of SOC, ConAP, CCME, Pennsylvania ACME; has MOUs with DANTES
and the ANG; and is a GoArmyEd & eArmyU school.

RIO SALADO COLLEGE

2323 West 14th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Since 1978, Rio Salado College has transformed the learning experience for
military servicemembers, veterans and family members through:
Choice, access and flexibility. Customized, high-quality learning design.
Personalized service and organizational responsiveness. Rio provides a
variety of certificate and degree programs that will assist with short-term and
long-term career and educational goals: preparation for university transfer,
computer technology, teacher education and military leadership. With weekly
start dates and tuition rates below the semester hour cap, Rio is primed
to aid in student success. Rio is regionally accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL OF CONTINUING

STUDIES
1 Old Ferry Road
Providence, Rhode Island 02907
Begun during WWII as an institute aimed at providing part-time education to
veterans returning from the war, Roger Williams University has been offering
the highest quality education to a global military community for over 50 years,
having been named a top 10 school by U.S. News and World Report. RWU
courses are offered on-campus, on-base, and online, as well as in other formats
that accommodate servicemembers without direct access to classrooms or
computers. We maximize educational opportunities by offering up to 90 credits
awarded for military service, civilian college transfer credits, CLEP exams, and
credit for lifelong learning.

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY

33701 State Road 52
Saint Leo, Florida 33574
Celebrating 35 years of educating those who serve our nation. Saint Leo
University is a major global provider of higher education to the military.
Saint Leo serves students worldwide through the Center for Online Learning,
distance learning programs, and on military bases in seven states. Thousands
of students from all branches of military service have earned associate,
bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Saint Leo University. Saint Leo provides
convenient academic excellence with superior academic advising via multiple
delivery formats (classroom, online, video-teleconferencing, CD-ROM and
PDA). Saint Leo’s flexible programs are designed to fit military schedules and
deployments.

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SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
2040 South Rock Road
Witchita, Kansas 67207
Southwestern College is proud to serve our military. All programs are
completely online, with 6-week courses. SC makes it simple….there’s no
charge for transfer hours, no proctored exams, and military personnel
can take classes when convenient and sit out sessions when needed. SC
transfers up to 64 hours of military training toward a bachelor’s degree
and will consider military training that has been evaluated at the graduate
level to count toward a master’s degree. We believe each servicemember
is important; therefore, we provide a full range of support services to assist
learners in earning their degree.

STRATFORD UNIVERSITY
7777 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
Established in 1976, Stratford University has been providing career-based
education for the past 32 years! Our campuses are located in Falls Church
and Woodbridge, Va. Stratford University offers residential and online
undergraduate and graduate degrees, affording students options to continue
their educational and career goals locally or wherever their duties take them.
Our student body consists of recent high school graduates, armed services
personal, career changers as well as working professionals who desire to
continue to grow educationally and professionally. Stratford University is
committed to its students, assisting them with tuition assistance to make the
students dream a reality!

UNIVERSITY OF MARY
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
The University of Mary offers accelerated, flexible undergraduate and graduate
degree programs at 16 sites throughout the United States—including two
air force bases in North Dakota and an Army base in Kansas—and online.
These degree programs are adaptable and allow military students who begin
on site to move to an online delivery system if deployed or transferred. At the
graduate level, after the Armed Forces Tuition Assistance Program has been
applied, U-Mary will scholarship the remainder of the tuition. In addition to
collaboration with GoArmyEd.com, U-Mary assigns each student a personal
adviser for the duration of their studies.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-PEMBROKE

P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, North Carolina 28372-1510
UNCP is committed to providing higher education opportunities and degree
completion programs to military personnel and their families. Located
approximately 40 miles from Fort Bragg, N.C., which will soon become one
of the world’s largest commands, UNCP campaigned in 2003 to offer its
degree programs at Fort Bragg. Based upon UNCP’s proven academic rigor,
the University was approved to offer seven degree programs at Fort Bragg.
Offering higher education at Fort Bragg is a privilege and top priority at
UNCP. The university makes available all resources necessary to provide a
quality education for servicemembers and their families.

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UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, Florida 32514
The University of West Florida (UWF) is a 10,000-student, regionally accredited
public institution rated A Best Southeastern College by The Princeton Review
dedicated to providing innovative online programs to military personnel worldwide
along with traditional face-to-face educational opportunities in the Florida
Panhandle. Fully online programs are offered in 24 different areas including
undergraduate teacher education, health sciences and information engineering
technology. Graduate offerings include administration (rated an online best buy),
computer science, human performance technology, instructional technology,
teacher education and public health. Dedicated military support team stands ready
to assist with access to our affordable and flexible degree programs.
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
605 Washington St.
P.O. Box 1857
Fayette, Iowa 52142
For nearly 150 years, Upper Iowa University, an accredited private, not-for-profit
university, has been serving military students and veterans. UIU works closely with
all branches of the service and has partnerships that include SOC, the NCPDLP,
GoArmyEd, National Guard ESC and the Coast Guard Institute to bring undergraduate
and graduate programs to servicemembers. We offer onsite programs at five
military locations and worldwide through our Center for Distance Education offering
multiple delivery options—all allowing military students to continue their degree
programs wherever they are. Our generous transfer policies and military-friendly
deployment policies provide affordable and convenient degree options.
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WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
3848 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, Utah 84408
WSU offers many benefits to military personnel including:
1. Consistently one of the top-ranked Army ROTC programs in the western half of
the United States.
2. The lowest tuition rate of all four-year and most junior colleges listed in the
top 30 military-friendly universities ($190.00 per online semester credit hour).
3. Long-term relationship with Hill AFB offering a comprehensive leadership
development program.
4. A national leader in online education with 24/7 tech support 365 days per year.
5. Recipient of national and regional awards for faculty development of online
courses.
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
470 East Lockwood Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63119-3194
Webster University is nationally recognized for its innovative resident and
online graduate programs and academic support to the military. Serving the
military since 1974, Webster currently offers programs or advising centers
at 56 military installations and has partnerships at 21 professional military
schools, including the prestigious Command and General Staff College and
Joint Forces Staff College. Webster is consistently ranked by U.S News and
World Report as a Top Ranked School, graduates more minority graduate
students than any other university in the U.S., and counts among its military
alumni over 70 active duty generals, astronauts and world leaders.
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