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The mission of the Foundation is to support development of engineers and technical personnel through selective motivational awards, prizes and scholarships, grants for educational activities of unique and high value and professional educational programs. AFCEA Educational Foundation	AMVETS annually awards scholarships to veterans, their sons, daughters or grandchildren. A son, daughter or grandchild of a deceased veteran is also eligible. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC students and veterans pursuing a higher education. AMVETS National Service Foundation Scholarships
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Higher Education: School Profile
Ashford University

Admission Requirement
Requirements vary by program. For more information please contact [email protected]
Why this school is the right choice for a military member and/or their family
You can trust Ashford University, founded in 1918, to provide military-friendly service at all levels. To start, you work with a specialized military division of Ashford University that focuses on the educational needs of the military community. This division is composed primarily of prior military members, so you can trust their expertise. Here are four simple reasons why you should choose Ashford: Affordability: You'll find Ashford University serves you best with low tuition rates, book benefits and much more. Transferability: Your Army service and life experience could translate into credits that accelerate your degree. Transfer up to 99 approved credits, including prior learning and military credits, toward a Bachelor's degree. Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of online courses in a large variety of degree programs and choose when and where it's most convenient for you to earn your degree. Credibility: -Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org) -Participating LOI School with GoArmyEd.com -Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) member -Selected as a Top Military Friendly University by Military Advanced Education (December 09), The Military Friendly Guide by GI Jobs (September 09), and Military Edge Publication (August 09) -Strategically Partnered with Heritage of America, dedicated to helping veterans transition into civilian lives -Member of the GI Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program Join the thousands of military and veteran students who have moved ahead in their life with help from Ashford University. Choose Ashford University for your higher education and advance your life.

Headquarters address
400 North Bluff Blvd. Clinton, MD 52732
Web Sites
http://www.Military.Ashford.edu/Edguide
Admissions Phone #
Phone: 888-243-1375
Financial Aid Phone #
Phone: ext--1921
Military program contact
Kenneth Haight Phone: 800-798-0584 E-mail: [email protected]
Type of School
Public 4 year and Graduate Programs
Credit for work experience
Online classes available
Top 5 majors or degrees offered
- Homeland Security & Emergency Management - Political Science and Government - Social and Criminal Justice - Education and Public Policy - Public Administration
Cost
Tuition: $250 per credit hour - undergraduate; $463-$515 per credit hour - graduate for military Other: Tech fee-$0; Books-$0; Grad fee-$110; Application Fee-$0; and others-see website
Yellow Ribbon Program Participant
Amount Available: Varies by State
Special Military Rates Available for Military Spouses and/or Children
Benefits apply to all Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, and spouses, dependents eligible for survivor benefits, plus civilian DOD employees and separated veterans/retirees still using their GI Bill.

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