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UIU has a wide variety of educational opportunities tailored to fit the dynamic lifestyle of today's military personnel and their families.
From traditional classroom settings on military installations to Online and self-paced, guided Independent Study, UIU has a program and delivery method to fit your needs and goals.
UIU proudly honors our military servicemembers for your commitment and dedication to serving our country.
We understand that this dedication does not come without sacrifice. Our Extended University programs are designed to give you the flexibility you need to fulfill your commitment without leaving your career objectives behind.
Our military-based academic advisors will help you develop a program of coursework that will advance you toward your goals and be reflective of your busy, and often-changing, lifestyle.
Distance Education Opportunites:
Our Independent Study Program is a self-paced paper/email based program through which you set your own pace and schedule for coursework. Materials are transferred via mail, e-mail or fax, allowing you to study no matter where you are – on the installation, on temporary duty, in the field, at sea, or in the air.
The Online Program delivers course materials via the Internet, bringing the classroom to your fingertips. Six, eight week terms each year provide convenient options to get started when you are ready.
Our growing number of Military Learning Centers offer traditional classroom settings without leaving the installation.
If your current duty takes you into the civilian community, Upper Iowa University also has centers throughout Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Louisiana.
In recognition of service and dedication to our country, Upper Iowa University - Extended University extends a 10% tuition discount to all military personnel (active, guard, reserve, and retired) and their family members who are DoD identification card holders
Special accommodations are available for military personnel who are required to deploy or go on temporary duty during the course of their studies. We work with you to ensure that you can meet your goals and serve your country.
Navy
Upper Iowa University is proud to be a member of the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership (NCPDLP). Two Associate of Arts and 16 majors at the Bachelor of Science level are offered through this partnership.
Upper Iowa University is a member institution in GoArmyEd, the virtual gateway for soldiers on active duty to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online anytime for classroom and distance learning college courses. As a member institution, there are no up-front, out-of-pocket expenses for the soldier when enrolling in Upper Iowa University classes as long as his/her TA allowance has not been exceeded.
Upper Iowa has also established an educational partnership with the Army National Guard Support Center. Our staff evaluates AARTS transcripts respectively and builds a personalized college degree plan by consolidating earned credit from military training, college level testing programs, independent study courses and other college courses. All Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors offered through UIU are part of the degree plan assessments available at the institute and support center.
Upper Iowa has also established an educational partnership with the Coast Guard Institute. Our staff evaluates Coast Guard transcripts respectively and builds a personalized college degree plan by consolidating earned credit from military training, college level testing programs, independent study courses and other college courses. All Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors offered through UIU are part of the degree plan assessments available at the institute and support center.
Upper Iowa University also evaluates training received in the U.S. Marine Corps as posted on the SMART transcript and builds a personalized college degree plan by consolidating earned credit from military training, college level testing programs and various other correspondence and training courses.
Upper Iowa University recognizes the work completed in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and currently has an articulation agreement established to award credit based CCAF courses.
The Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU ABC) establishes partnerships between the Air Force and accredited civilian institutions of higher education. Airmen who have completed an associate in applied science (AAS) degree with the Community College of the Air Force or other accredited two-year program can earn a career-related four-year degree by completing an additional 60 semester hours. With more than 60,000 eligible enrollees, this Air Force initiative provides enhanced educational opportunities for the enlisted force. Upper Iowa University is a registered member institution in the AU-ABC program.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
The university is a core member of the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a consortium of over 1,800 institutions pledged to be reasonable in working with service members trying to earn degrees while pursuing demanding, transient careers. As a SOC member we help service members avoid duplication of credit, are reasonable in accepting transfer courses, limit academic residency to no more than 25 percent, require no final year or semester, and fairly judge credit from nontraditional sources like testing and military-training and experience.
All Upper Iowa University programs are approved by the Department of Education of the State of Iowa and other states where we have centers (Kansas, Illinois, Louisiana and Wisconsin) to certify qualifying learners to receive veterans' benefits. The types of programs and benefits can be found on our VA information page.
Upper Iowa University particpates in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program. This program provides resources and assistance to spouses of active duty services members, Guard and Reserve with a spouse on orders for one year, supporting their pursuit of a successful, long-term, portable career.
This centralized, virtual program, accessed through Military OneSource, will provide counseling and funding, up to $6,000, to assist with licensure, certification or education opportunities leading to portable employment opportunities.
Upper Iowa University - Extended University extends a 10% tuition discount to all military family members who are DoD identification card holders.
Military Spouse Scholarship programs are available annually.
Military
Education Opportunities for the Military and Families
Admission Requirements, Military
Programs of Study Available for Military
Ways of Study Available to Military
Tuition Benefit for Military Personnel
Financial Aid Opportunities for Military
Transfer Credits
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