Military & Veterans
From service to scholar.
APU Global is a Yellow Ribbon school and Top 10 Military Friendly® University, built for the discipline, schedule, and goals of those who serve.
At a glance
What military and veteran benefits does APU Global accept?
Military discount
10% tuition
Yellow Ribbon
Participant
JST evaluation
$0
Application fee
$0
Benefits at a glance
Three ways your service pays for school.
Serving members of the armed forces is a long-standing commitment across both institutions. You can also review Azusa Pacific military and veteran education for campus-based options.
GI Bill® coverage
Post-9/11, Montgomery, and Survivors & Dependents (Chapter 35). We handle VA certification end-to-end.
How it works at APU Global →Yellow Ribbon Program
APU Global participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Your enrollment counselor and school certifying official will confirm your exact benefits with the VA.
Yellow Ribbon eligibility →Military Tuition Assistance
Active-duty TA accepted, plus a 10% tuition discount for active-duty and veteran service members and their spouses.
TA at APU Global →Military Credit Translator
See how your service translates into credit.
A 60-second estimate based on ACE recommendations. Official awards require a JST or CCAF evaluation by our registrar.
Your estimate
16–26
credits transferable
Programs where this credit applies best
Estimate uses ACE recommendations. Official awards require JST/CCAF evaluation by APU Global's registrar.
Step by step
Using your benefits at APU Global.
Talk to an enrollment counselor who knows military benefits
Free 30-minute call to map your benefits and program fit.
Apply
No application fee. Expedited review for service members and veterans.
Submit credit documents
Send your JST, CCAF, or DD-214 for ACE-based credit evaluation.
Request your VA Certificate of Eligibility
We help you generate or locate it.
Submit COE to our Certifying Official
We file your enrollment with the VA on your behalf.
Start classes
We handle the rest with the VA, no late fees while payments are pending.
Programs popular with military students
Built for careers after service.
Criminal Justice (B.S.)
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Popular with veteransBusiness Administration (B.S.)
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Popular with veteransMBA
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Popular with veteransSupply Chain Management (B.S.)
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Popular with veteransHealth Sciences (B.S.)
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Popular with veteransM.A. Organizational Leadership
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Stories from those who served
Service translates.
"I decided to enroll at APU Global because of its strong Christian foundation, supportive environment, and online learning structure that allowed me to pursue my degree while serving in the Army Reserve and working in healthcare."
Anette Garcia
Army Reserve soldier and healthcare professional
B.S. in Criminal Justice
For military families
Spouses, dependents, and survivors.
MyCAA for military spouses
Up to $4,000 in education benefits for eligible spouses of active-duty service members.
Survivors & Dependents (Chapter 35)
Education benefits for dependents of veterans who died or were disabled in service.
Deployment-friendly coursework
Pause and resume your program around deployments without academic penalty.
PCS-portable degrees
100% online. Your degree moves with you anywhere in the world.
Your team
Dedicated military support
Military and veteran students work with an enrollment counselor who knows how GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon, tuition assistance, and MyCAA benefits are certified, and who coordinates directly with our school certifying official. The same counselor stays with you from your first call through your first term, so your benefits paperwork, JST evaluation, and course schedule are handled together rather than passed between offices.
Talk to an Enrollment Counselor →Federal compliance
Principles of Excellence (38 USC 3679(e), EO 13607)
APU Global complies with the Principles of Excellence and the VA's Veteran Vision principle. We will not assess late fees, deny access to coursework, or require alternate financing while VA payments are pending. Tuition charged to GI Bill® or TA recipients is the in-state rate or below.
Read full consumer disclosures →FAQ
Military benefits, answered.
GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon, JST credit, and deployment policy, the answers service members ask for most.
Yes. APU Global is approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill®, Montgomery GI Bill®, and Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35). We also participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Yellow Ribbon is a VA program that helps cover tuition costs above the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap. APU Global participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Your enrollment counselor and school certifying official will confirm your exact benefits with the VA.
Yes. Eligible spouses and dependents can use transferred Post-9/11 benefits or Chapter 35 DEA. Military spouses may also qualify for MyCAA up to $4,000.
Once you submit your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), our Veterans Certifying Official typically processes your file within 5 business days. We never delay enrollment while VA payments are pending.
Almost always. We evaluate Joint Services Transcripts (JST) and CCAF transcripts using ACE recommendations. Most service members receive 12–30 credits; some specialties earn more.
Our deployment policy lets you withdraw without academic or financial penalty, freeze your benefits, and return at the next start date. Your success coach handles the paperwork.
No. APU Global has no application fee for any student, and military students receive expedited admissions review.
Yes. Our online SVA chapter hosts virtual meetups, mentorship pairing, and an annual Veterans Day program.
The Joint Services Transcript documents your military training and experience. Request it free at jst.doded.mil and have it sent to APU Global and our registrar evaluates it for transferable credits.
Yes. Active-duty and veteran service members and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.
Keep exploring
What military families ask next.
The four pages most prospective service members open after this one, plus the two with hardest numbers.
Tuition
Per-credit rates and military pricing
10% military tuition discount, Tuition Assistance, and Yellow Ribbon participation.
Transfer
Turn JST into college credit
Free Joint Services Transcript evaluation, up to 90 credits accepted.
Admissions
Three steps to enroll
No application fee, no standardized tests, six start dates a year.
Programs
All 20+ online programs
Filter by level, field, time-to-complete, and cost-per-credit.
Areas
Six areas of study
Business, healthcare, leadership, ministry, pick the field that fits your next chapter.
Faith
Why a Christian university
How faith shapes the classroom, and what it means for service members of any background.
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