AIU Admissions Process: Military Students

Be prepared to speak to your Education Services Officer about your reasons for pursuing a degree as well as the details of your Tuition Assistance (TA) paperwork, Top-up benefits eligibility, and GI Bill^® benefits eligibility. You can also share some of the reasons AIU meets your needs:

• American InterContinental University, AIU, is part of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and was named among the Military Times “Best for Vets: Colleges 2020.
• AIU military students can earn college-level credits through the ACE program, CLEP exams, DSST exams and transfer credit review*.
• AIU offers a 45% tuition reduction to active military undergraduate students.
• AIU is a signatory of the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding for Post-Secondary Educational Institutions (DoD MOU).
• AIU complies with all requirements of the President’s Executive Order “Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Servicemembers, Spouses and Other Family Members.”

GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/​gibill.

Our Military Admissions Advisors focus on the unique needs of active duty, Reserve, and National Guard students—as well as veterans, military spouses and families.

The advisor will:

• Ask about your goals and interests
• Guide you through the admissions process
• Assist with answering your questions
• Provide information to help you choose a degree program
• Describe what to expect from your classes
• Explain the next steps to take

Call 855-377-1888 or to take the first step.

AIU does not accept applications from residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of New York, or the European Union (EU).

The online application is designed to be quick, and easy and there is no application fee. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete and our admissions advisors can guide you through the process if needed.

Be ready to tell us:

• Basic information about yourself
• Where you’ve gone to high school and/or college
• What degree program you’re interested in

You'll also need to:

• Complete the VA Shopping Sheet

Don’t forget to create an account, so you can save your progress. You can start now and return later to finish if necessary.

• Apply to AIU's Online Campus →
• Apply to AIU's Atlanta Campus →
• Apply to AIU's Houston Campus →

Hardware and Software Requirements

Once you're enrolled at AIU, as an online student, you’ll be required to use a computer as part of your studies. Having reliable access to computer and internet are required to be successful in your program. Please view our Hardware and Software Requirements for more details. It's time to get ready for classes to start. Here are your next steps.

There are a variety of options available for eligible students to help fund your education, including grants, scholarships and federal loans.

Start your financial aid application as soon as possible so you can be ready when classes begin.

Resources to Get You Started

• Benefits for Servicemembers & Family
• AIU Tuition & Financial Aid
• Grants & Scholarships
• MyCAA Benefits for Military Spouses: A Guide

AIU offers several options for servicemembers to earn credit that fulfills degree requirements before classes even begin.

Options such as ACE Credits, the CLEP exam and DSST exams, along with the opportunity to have your potential transfer credit reviewed by one of AIU’s prior learning assessment evaluators, can help you earn college-level credits for your current knowledge as well as your military and professional experience*. The more credits you start with, the sooner you can complete your degree.

Learn More About Prior Learning Credit

• Military Credits at AIU
• AIU's Prior Learning Credit Guidelines
• Transfer Credit Guide
• 4 Ways to Earn College Credit for Life Experiences
• 6 Things to Know About Transferring Credit from Community College

* Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.

This is the hub for all your online AIU classes, so take some time to explore its features before classes start. You’ll receive login information once your AIU admissions documentation is complete.

Call 855-377-1888 for assistance.

Online

Your new student orientation will take place before your first session begins. In it, you can:

• Learn how to use the Virtual Campus
• Explore the online classroom
• Submit sample assignments
• Begin your time-management routine
• Learn how to use AIU’s online tools and resources

Be sure to:

• Check that your Virtual Campus login works.
• Plan for access to a backup computer, if possible, in case you need it.
• Complete your orientation assignments
• Familiarize yourself with intellipath^®, our adaptive learning technology that customizes lessons to you
• Bookmark the Virtual Campus in your browser.

Atlanta and Houston Campuses

In the orientation, you will:

• Learn about the AIU education process
• Get to know the campus
• Meet with the Program Chair
• Get your photo ID
• Visit the campus bookstore

• Meet your fellow students
• Explore our Support Services area
• Scope out your classroom
• Verify your class schedule