American Public University / American Military University
Established: 1993
Accreditation: RA (NCA), DETC
For-Profit: No
Country: USA
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MBA... NO WAY!
July 22, 2009
The MBA program at AMU/APU with an emphasis on homeland security resource allocation is a JOKE. If you are forced to get a degree by your employer and want to spend the least amount of time and money to get a degree - this is the school for you. If ...
Great school, great choices!
April 17, 2009
APU is a great school. Most of the classes are only 8 weeks so you get your degree done quickly, and the level of choice is amazing. You can work on your core and major classes first and then test out of general electives or take them when you choose. ...
Amazing School - Highly Recommend
March 14, 2009
I am a student at American Public University and am pleased with the entire program. I originally applied to Univ of Phoenix, DeVry, and Colorado State Tech. The financial aid dept is world class. They answer questions immediately, or call back in an hour. The advising staff is also first ...
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RE: PM September 2, 2008 at 1:13 p.m.
Sounds like a personal problem - maybe you should research financial aid because it seems as if you don't understand how it works. Financial aid is processed through Sallie Mae but you can select any lender you wish.
PM September 3, 2008 at 12:15 a.m.
Why the peronal attack? I am just letting others know of the problems I have had with APU. You do not know me, jerk!
I have used financial aid before. This is not my 1st degree. I have never had a problem with financial aid before. I have a masters idiot what do you have??
Cathie September 3, 2008 at 12:17 a.m.
I too have had problems with their financial aid dept.
To the person who is attacking PM, grow up. That is why this forum is here. I am sure there are many students who had a wonderful experience with APU, but I was not one them. I transfered to Bellevue and I am having a great time.
To re: PM September 3, 2008 at 12:35 a.m.
Let me tell you a little about the Alaska Student Loan program. Is is great. But it does not have anything to do with SM. The State of Alaska is your lender. We have money from oil revenues that helped to start the program. I feel very lucky to live in Alaska. It is the only program of its kind in the whole USA. So let me repeat, it does not go thru SM. I would run if it did. Go to ACPE Alaska to find out more before you tell PM it must be a personal problem. Sounds like you were a little offended.
Dan at Univerisity of Alaska Fairbanks. It rocks!
michael October 17, 2008 at 3:07 a.m.
Why would someone supposedly going to school at the University of Alaska be looking on this webpage about AMU/APU? Just curious is all.
How is APU/AMU looked at by employers or by schools when applying for a masters or PhD program?
dave December 22, 2008 at 9:13 p.m.
Confused. Is the Alaska Student Loan program Federal Financial Aid? Looking at the site, it appears to be a state program that will also consolidate other student loans. Most student loan companies will do that. What other student aid were you getting?
Deb December 30, 2008 at 3:34 p.m.
Transferring to APU was the biggest mistake I made. With less than 30 credits to graduation this institution has managed to mess up my graduation timeframe.
The staff, or lack of, are unprofessional, arrogant, rude and of no help at all. I have yet to have anyone return a phone call, they prefer to email you back at their convenience, Whenever!!! I have attended other online schools that were just the opposite. I would highly recommend anyone interested in online learning to look elsewhere. There are quality institutions out there; APU is just not one of them.
Deb December 30, 2008 at 3:38 p.m.
PM,
I have experienced the same problem with APU's advisors. At the start I requested another one who would actually call me back and was knowledgable. I have yet to get have that happen.
Jeff January 4, 2009 at 6:49 p.m.
I personally have had a great experience with APU. I have been taking classes for over a year and have yet to run into any problems. The professors I have dealt with have been professional and courteous. My only concern is how a degree from a online university will be viewed by professionals in my chosen field.
charley January 23, 2009 at 6:39 p.m.
As long as the institution is accredited, then your degree is legit and should be viewed that way from employers
Nwankama Nwankama February 6, 2009 at 3:15 a.m.
I actaally had a wonderful experience at American Military University. Though the advisors were not the best I had worked with while I attended AMU and other universities, the faculty was wonderful. They returned emails, calls -- even on weekends. That said, I think it will be a big mistake for APUS/AMU to insist on Sallie Mae while students may have access to Fed loans (Nwankama).
Jack February 23, 2009 at 2:30 a.m.
I am about half done with my MA in DIsaster Mgmt. I have only used an advisor once and had no problem. The faculty have been incredibly professional, helpful, and accomodating to my work schedule. The university is accredited and the academic program has been rigorous but managable.
No CS Degree at APU March 22, 2009 at 5:01 p.m.
The review regarding the "CS" degree in web development is a great review and all of the university EXCEPT for the fact that it does not offer a Bachelors (or masters for that matter) in Computer Science. It DOES offer the following sort-of-not-really related degrees:
# Information Systems Security
# Information Technology
# Information Technology Management
I looked at the curriculum for all these degrees and they barely scratch the surface of a normal CS program. AT BEST, you might, at stretch, be able to call this a Computer Information Systems degree..maybe. But is not a a CS degree so I am not sure how you claim to be a candidate in a degree program that is non-existent. In addition, I chated with the University through its "Live Chat" feature and they confirmed they do not offer a BS in Computer Science...no pun intended.
Kathryn April 5, 2009 at 3:08 p.m.
Wow, I think that if PM had questions about having to use Sallie Mae then they should have called the school! The financial aid process at this school was one of the easiest I have had to go thru. Univ of Phoenix was A FINANCIAL AID NIGHTMARE...The financial aid reps at AMU were very helpful. I don't know why you thought you had to chose Sallie Mae, if you would have actually looked at the financial aid webiste, they had about 12 different lenders to choose from, only one of them was Sallie Mae. I asked one of their reps about their list of lenders and the reason they are on there is because you can sign an MPN with them online (yes, for the federal Stafford loans). They are an ONLINE SCHOOL, so it makes it easy for students all over the world to select a lender. You know, most of the time when you get assistance like a state grant or state loans to attend school, it is an incentive put out there by your state to attend schools within that state (duh). My fiancee wanted to use a lender that was not on their list (Discover student loans). He called, they told him to send in a paper MPN and they set it up. Easy. Pick up a phone next time, the financial aid office number is posted on the website.
mel April 29, 2009 at 11:04 p.m.
Can anyone tell me if they have gotten a degree in the aeropscace engineering bachelors program that they offer. Were you able to get a job after and how did it prepare you?
Jay May 27, 2009 at 4:27 a.m.
I am currently a student at APU and love it. I think the staff (Professors and advisers) is world class. I searched for an online degree program for over a year and was pleased with the prompt response of advisers and other staff. The accreditation is legit and they have a great reputation with other schools (UGA, University Of Cincinnati and others) that I am interested in attended for my MPA. I wasn't crazy about the transfer policy with credit from my J.C. but then again I was not a great student when I was 19. Great classes that can be challenging but Professor are great. I am paying out of pocket so I have not experienced financial aid. Regional Accreditation is Regional Accreditation period. My Mother works in admissions for Georgia Southern University and said they would accept my degree for APU, as would other Regionally Accredited school.
NB June 11, 2009 at 8:33 p.m.
This is my first online school and I was wondering once you graduate and meet your requirements for your BS degree how do you walk or do you walk when receiving your degree?
missthing June 19, 2009 at 9:58 p.m.
There is an optional graduation program in may.
ES August 28, 2009 at 10 p.m.
I was thinking of transferring from AIU to APU online and how is their Leadership Degree program...anyone?
LK October 5, 2009 at 7:52 p.m.
I recently dropped all courses with AMU (today, in fact) based on the experiences I have had with AMU's financial aid / financial services department. I contacted this school many times two weeks prior to my course starting to ensure everything was in place, my course schedule and the amount of aid I was to receive were good, if there was any action I needed to take, my books would ship on time, and no money was due. On each occasion, I was told I was good to go. This past Friday, all he** breaks loose, there are all sorts of problems with the award letter not getting to....wherever. This being my second semester, and having had the same problems in my first, I bolted. I hope to have a better experience with another college or university. I am sure the military wants to make sure I am utilizing TA in the best manner possible.
LK October 5, 2009 at 8:02 p.m.
I will say this - the professors I had (Dawkins, Pizzini, Lodge, Douglas)were OUTSTANDING. They were excellent. It is unfortunate the rest of this university does not meet this level of professionalism. If you can tolerate the inconsistent information, being transfered for 6+ hours (and I do mean 6 total in the same day, roughly 2 on an average day), lack-of-contact-until-the-last-minute from the financial aid / financial and student services departments, contact you will HAVE TO HAVE with the college, and can manage to get my instructors then you should be ok.
imercury October 6, 2009 at 5:43 a.m.
I am interested in the space studies program (BS) at APU does anyone have feed back on this department.
thanks online distance learning is the future 4 sure. and getting better
GeritolNinja October 29, 2009 at 1:20 a.m.
Has anyone heard anything about the International Relations MA program? I am 9 credits away from my BS and looking for a good program. I'm military, so AMU would probably be a flexible option.
semoh November 5, 2009 at 5:51 p.m.
Looking at the MS in Sports Management. Anyone with actual information regarding this school?
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PM August 28, 2008 at 11:42 p.m.
I am had nothing but problems with their financial aid department. They turned down my federal aid because I would not sign a promissory note with Sallie Mae. Yet I got federal aid thru the State of Alaska and they turned that down. It is Sallie Mae or nothing I was told. I will not ever go with Sallie Mae. My advisor was useless and would not even answer my questions. I will finish the school year then I am out of there.