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Military & Veterans
APU Global invites military servicemembers, veterans, and spouses of active or reserve military servicemembers to enroll in our academic programs.
Proudly Supporting those who serve our nation.
A top 10 military friendly university
Dedicated support for active-duty and veteran service members.
Tuition Discount on all programs. See details below.
A Yellow Ribbon School and GI Bill® eligible.
Looking for an in-person or hybrid program? Explore military and veteran education at Azusa Pacific, featuring the new Military and Veterans Center.
GI BILL IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA).
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Life after the service
Military tuition discount
Military tuition discount
A 10% tuition discount is available to active duty* and veteran military service members. For the purposes of this tuition discount, active duty includes:
“Active” is defined as after basic training is complete. View current tuition rates .
U.S. Air Force
active duty, Air National Guard on active duty, Air Force Reserve on active duty
U.S. Army
active duty, Army National Guard on active duty, Army Reserve on active duty
U.S. Coast Guard
active duty, Coast Guard Reserve on active duty
U.S. Marines
active duty, Marine Corps Reserve on active duty
U.S. Navy
active duty, Naval Reserve on active duty
Getting started
Apply, then file your benefits paperwork
Step one: apply to APU Global
Visit Admissions to learn more about deadlines and requirements.
Ready to apply? Fill out this simple form and a APU Global Enrollment Counselor will contact you shortly.
After you apply: benefits paperwork
VA Benefits (33, 35, 31, 1606, 1607)
1. Apply for VA Benefits & Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
- 2. Complete:
- Military and Veterans Application Form: Complete one time, AFTER being admitted to APU Global.
- VA Certification Request Form: Complete every semester to let me know you would like to be certified for the courses you registered for.
- 3. Miscellaneous Forms:
- Military Tuition Discount Form: Filled out once and applied to future semesters.
Tuition Assistance or MyCAA
1. Complete:
2. Contact your local ESO and Service Portal Customer Service to help with generating your TA Voucher. Send a copy of your Tuition Assistance or MyCAA tuition approval for the courses in which you will be enrolled for the Semester.
3. Log into the Tuition Assistance website and email your course approval to military@apuglobal.edu .
Executive Order 13607
Principles of Excellence
APU Global fully complies with Executive Order 13607 establishing Principles of Excellence for educational institutions serving service members, veterans, spouses, and other family members.
Students using GI Bill® benefits from the VA will not be charged out-of-state tuition and fees. In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
- Prevent the student’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
- Provide a written request to be certified;
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (P.L.116-315) Los Angles Pacific University abides by Provision 1005 and provides in-state tuition to all Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, Ch 30 and CH 33 recipients.
Credit for service
Records and Training Transcripts
To earn academic credit for military service and coursework, request your official transcript:
Beyond APU Global
Additional Resources
There are a number of resources available to veterans. The VA, AMVETS, and DAV offer many services to veterans and their dependents. Whether it be for your education or disability benefits, these organizations can help with the benefits you have earned.
Military OneSource: This is a 24/7 resource for military members, their spouses, and veterans. Visit the Military OneSource website for more information.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP): The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to ensure service members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public or private sector or starting their own business. Visit the TAP website for more information.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes, APU Global offers a 10% tuition discount to active duty and veteran military service members across all branches, including National Guard and Reserve members on active duty. Active duty is defined as after basic training is complete, and students can view current tuition rates for exact figures.
Yes, APU Global is a Yellow Ribbon School and is GI Bill eligible, and it is recognized as a top 10 military friendly university. Students using GI Bill benefits will not be charged out-of-state tuition and fees under Title 38 US Code 3679.
Yes, the American Council on Education explains how military training and experience can be translated into academic credit, and APU Global accepts official transcripts such as the Joint Services Transcript for Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy, or Community College of the Air Force transcripts for academic credit evaluation.
Serve, then study
Talk through your benefits with someone who has been there.
An Enrollment Counselor can walk through the discount, your COE, and how your service credit transfers.