Allied American University Named 'AU-ABC Approved' School

Oct. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- Allied American University (AAU) is a proud partner of the Air Force's AU-ABC Program, joining a select group of 41 schools that offer AU-ABC approved degree programs. Enlisted Airmen can transfer their Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate degrees to AAU and obtain a baccalaureate degree with military-friendly online programs that are relevant to their Air Force career field.

Allied American University provides degree programs that enable Airmen to advance their education while serving in the Air Force. As a military student at AAU, they have ongoing student support to assist with their education, ease of access and flexibility with their studies, transferability of previous college or military service, and the convenience of 100% online learning.

AU-ABC, Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program, is an initiative between the Air Force and civilian higher education institutions to offer baccalaureate degree opportunities to enlisted Air Force members. Students can learn more about AAU's degree programs, admissions process and university benefits by visiting http://www.allied.edu/degree-programs.asp or calling (888) 384-0849.

Key Facts

- Allied American University was recently named 'AU-ABC approved' school. Only 41 schools have AU-ABC approved status, including Allied American University, out of approximately 850 schools that actively participated in the Air Force's tuition assistance program in FY 2008.

- The AU-ABC program is designed to enable Airmen to transfer Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate degrees to an approved university so that they can obtain a bachelor's degree with no more than 60 additional semester credits.

- To be eligible for the AU-ABC program, service members must be serving in the active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard.

Quotes

Roy Winter, president of Allied American University

"Allied American University's status as an AU-ABC approved university enables us to play an important part in the education of today's Airmen."

"We are pleased to partner with the Air Force and provide a pathway for Airmen to obtain a four-year degree from an accredited university that meets their specific learning needs."

http://www.allied.edu

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Allied American University (AAU) is an accredited university that offers online college degrees to students nationwide. There are online associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificate programs available. AAU is also a leading educator in today's renewable energy industry, with education options in the solar, green building and energy fields. The military-friendly college provides a student-centered education that includes live student support, textbook grant, no hidden costs and 100% online courses. Allied American University is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. The university is located in Laguna Hills, CA.