Special Military Issue of the AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the American InterContinental University System (AIUS) is excited to share a special issue of the AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship. All the articles in this issue are tied to the military service member population.

You can read this special issue here.

Dr. Adam Fullerton, AIUS Doctoral Program Chair for Research & Doctoral Studies and a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, is the guest editor of this special issue of the AIUS Journal.

“As a veteran myself, it has been a privilege to witness the outstanding scholarship emerging from the American InterContinental University System,” said Dr. Fullerton. “This issue contains original research from within the AIU System, organized around the military lifecycle, examining experiences from entry into service, through active military careers, the transition to civilian life, and ultimately life after service.”

The articles in this issue include insights into the start of a servicemember’s experience, time in service, the transition to civilian life, and life after military service.

What is the AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship?

The AIUS Journal of Research & Scholarship is a free open-access, peer-reviewed journal, which regularly publishes issues twice a year in April and October. The journal allows AIUS faculty and students – and those outside of the AIUS - with the opportunity to be published, along with introducing interested parties to the process of publishing their works. Learn more about the submission process.

Have questions about the AIUS Journal? Email Journal@aius.edu.

Dr. Adam Fullerton, Guest Editor; Dr. Amanda Jandris, Editor-in-Chief; Dr. Edward Lavieri, Associate Editor; Ms. Tabitha Dillon, Associate Editor

FAQs

Does AIU offer tuition assistance for military members?

Yes, AIU offers a 45% tuition reduction to active duty undergraduate students, in addition to accepting the Post 9-11 G.I. Bill^®, the Montgomery G.I. Bill^®, and Tuition Assistance.

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.

What grants are available to military students at AIU?

AIU offers an assortment of grants and scholarships for those who qualify– which don’t require repayment – to help make college more affordable. This includes the AIU Veterans Grant, the AIU Military Spouse Grant, and the AIU Yellow Ribbon Grant.* Learn more.

*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.

How can my military training and experience be applied to my chosen degree program?

Your training, occupations and experience are evaluated using ACE (American Council on Education) standards, which recommend awards of semester hours. Our degree programs are designed under a quarter hour system, and your credits are converted to this system. When you apply for enrollment, your Student Advisor will prepare a degree program that can maximize your training and experience.

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