Military Programs

Arizona Online is a military-friendly university. As a fully online undergraduate and graduate degree program, military-affiliated students can pursue their education from anywhere in the world, taking the same classes from the same faculty as their on-campus counterparts.
We also offer specific programs ideally suited for military service members, options for easing the financial burden of paying for school and a Student Success team personally dedicated to helping learners navigate the ins and outs of the academic journey.
Whether you’re an active-duty service member or a veteran, your military experience — and how it informs your day-to-day life — is unique. So it’s important to us to make your transition into higher education as smooth as possible.
- Tuition assistance available
- Application fee waived for undergraduate veterans
- Credits offered for military basic training
- Credits offered for foreign language and other military-career skills
- Flexibility for military leave of absence
- Asynchronous classes
- Dedicated and personalized support from enrollment to graduation
Financial Assistance
As a veteran or active member of the military, you have choices when it comes to funding your future. From Tuition Assistance for active-duty service members to the GI Bill® for veterans, finding ways to pay for your education might be easier than you think.
Veteran Resources
The move from military service to civilian life can be tricky. As an Arizona Online student and a veteran, you have access to all the support you need to help make this transition seamless.
- Veteran Education and Transition Services: Enjoy access to the same services as on-campus students with the university’s VETS program.
- Supportive Education for Returning Veterans: This online course helps you build professional resiliency, allowing you to explore your potential beyond your military career.
- Military-Connected Benefits & Certifications: In partnership with the Veterans Administration, this office assists students with GI Bill® education benefits and tuition assistance.
- Office of Transfer Credit & Articulation: Find help navigating transfer credit evaluations, including military credits.
Deployment & Leave of Absence
We understand that as an active member of the military you may be called to duty, which can cause an unexpected interruption to your education. Don’t worry: You have flexible options.