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Higher Education: School Profile

Headquarters address

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016

Web Sites

http://www.american.edu

Admissions Phone #

Phone: 202-885-6000

Financial Aid Phone #

Phone: 202-885-6100

Military program contact

Type of School

Private College/University

Campus locations

- American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.

Credit for work experience

Online classes available

Top 5 majors or degrees offered

- B.A. - International Studies
- B.A. Journalism
- B.A. Business Administration
- M.S. International Service
- M.P.A. Public Administration

Costs

Tuition: $18,090 for a full time student (12-17 credit hours) per semester for 2010-2011 undergraduate

Room: Ranges from $3,295 for a triple room to $6,605 for a single room per semester-see website for more details

Board: Ranges from $1,395 to $2,790 per semester depending on plan chosen

Other: varies -- see website under Tuition for details

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Amount Available: Varies--no longer accepting applicants for 2010-2011 academic year

Special Military Rates Available for Military Spouses and/or Children

Veterans entering American University (AU) must file a Veterans Application for VA Educational Benefits (22-1990) with a certified copy of DD-214 through the Registrar\'s Office (not Financial Aid). Servicemen and women wishing to receive Veterans Administration benefits for the first time must present the Servicemen\'s Application for Educational Benefits, signed by the Education Office and the Commanding Officer. Enrollment Certification (22-1999) is sent to the VA by the Registrar\'s Office to initiative benefits for the enrollment period.

Transfer students who have received VA educational benefits at another institution and wish to receive VA benefits for the first time at AU should file a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (22-1995) through the Registrar\'s Office.

American University

Admission Requirement

Varies depending on school and degree program. Please see our website for details.