Benefits

University of Phoenix Online offers several programs developed specifically for the U.S. Military. These programs are designed to help service members overcome many of the obstacles they face in the pursuit of their education, including rigorous work schedules, frequent deployments, temporary duty and constant relocation. The program features include:

• Many financial aid options are also available. Programs are approved by the VA for tuition assistance and education benefits programs.
• CLEP exams are free to active duty service members.
• Military training and prior work experience can be used to fulfill some credit requirements. Details are outlined below.

Check with your education officer for information on tuition assistance, counseling, and support services. When applying for admission, submit your discharge papers (DD214) or training documents (DD214) for review for potential transfer credits.

Degree Completion Options for Undergraduate Programs

Through the University of Phoenix Prior Learning Assessment Center, service members have the opportunity to receive undergraduate college credits through assessment of prior college-level learning, and through approved national testing program examinations. As a service member, credits earned through the assessment of prior college-level learning process and national testing examinations can accelerate your time towards completing an undergraduate degree at a fraction of the cost of tuition.

Credit for Military Experience

There is no charge for service members to submit official military documents of training and experience to be evaluated for college credit. DD Form 295, Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experiences During Military Service, DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, or Army/ACE Registry Transcript System (AARTS) are examples of official military documents. The credit recommendations are identified by the American Council on Education in The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.

College-level Learning Gained Through Experience

The recognition of prior learning is a concept based on accepted principles of adult learning and serves to validate the professional competence achieved by service members outside the classroom.

Credit for Previously Documented Learning

• Professional Training
• Workshops and Seminars
• Licenses
• Businesses and Professional Course Certificates
• Transcripts from Unaccredited Institutions
• Transcripts from Nationally Accredited Institutions
• Articulated Agreements for College Equivalency

Credit for Experiential Learning

Service members who wish to have their personal and professional experiences assessed for equivalence to college-level learning can take a Prior Learning Assessment course to compile an Experiential Learning Portfolio. This portfolio contains detailed evidence of learning outcomes, supporting documentation, essays, and the descriptions of personal and professional experience.

Credit Earned Through National Testing Programs

Service members are eligible to take CLEP or DANTES examinations through an approved military installation at no charge. As a convenience to our students, the University of Phoenix offers the CLEP examination at campuses nationwide for a nominal fee. Up to 30 undergraduate credits can be earned through approved national testing programs.