JIU's strong commitment to the military includes scholarships and assistance for active duty, reserves, guard, veterans, retired, spouses and dependents.

Offering Military Students Exceptional Educational and Career Value

Jones International University's (JIU®) regionally accredited online education is perfectly matched to meet the needs of service members seeking promotion, job enhancement, personal fulfillment or post-military employment. The JIU Military Advancement Program (MAP) will help you map out a path to success putting you firmly in charge of your career and educational goals. With top ranked online degree programs and a flexible course structure that accommodates a busy military lifestyle, JIU makes it simple and convenient for you to earn your degree whether at home or abroad.

Gain substantial value from:

Top ten online university
Affordable education
Military friendly college

Top ten online university

  • Top 10 best online university—Named by the Best and Worst in Online Degree Programs, based upon faculty, economics, accreditation, administrative leadership and current student/graduate value.
  • Regionally accredited*—The first fully online institution in the U.S. to receive regional accreditation.
  • 98% of students recommend JIU—Our students' satisfaction is our highest praise.
  • Top-tier faculty—JIU instructors come from prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT and Oxford.
  • Classes start monthly—No need to wait for the quarter or semester to start.
  • Quality degree programs—Students choose from Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral Degrees and Certificate programs in education or business.
  • Online courses designed to accelerate learning—Courses have been designed, tested and proven to optimize the online learning experience.

Affordable education

  • Military tuition assistance—Undergraduate degrees for military personnel and dependents at military tuition assistance rates.
  • 20% graduate tuition scholarship—Graduate studies are highly affordable with 20% tuition scholarships for military personnel and their dependents.
  • Undergraduate book program—Covers the cost of textbooks, e-books and any downloadable required readings for military students earning undergraduate degree credits.
  • Waived fees—Technology and application fees will be waived for military personnel and dependents.
  • Service branch scholarships—JIU military scholarships apply to active duty, reserves, guard, honorably discharged veterans, retired and dependents of these groups.
  • G.I. Bill—Other veteran benefits accepted as well.
  • Cost-effective education—40% – 50% less expensive than traditional schools.

Military friendly college

  • Top 10 military friendly university—Named by AllMilitary.com.
  • Professional advancement—Students have access to licensed career advisors and career workshops to help them develop a professional portfolio.
  • Servicemember Opportunity College—As a SOC member, JIU serves all branches of the Armed Services.
  • Flexible student policies—Military students can flexibly manage classwork, duty and mobility requirements.
  • Air Force Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative partner—JIU, a Category I AU-ABC partner, aligns all Air Force codes to bachelor's degree options.
  • Military Partnerships—Preferred online education provider for Sentinels of Freedom; Army Recruiting Command Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP) partner and participant with Troops to Teachers.