Military Advanced Education (MAE), a publication that focuses on the higher education of active and veteran military personnel, has recognized Jones International University as one of the top “military friendly” higher education institutions in the country for its efforts in distance education.

Jones International University is no stranger to this type of accolade, especially after being recognized in G.I. Jobs 2010 Guide to Military Friendly Schools as one of the schools that has provided a large amount of military support programs and has graciously welcomed military students to enroll in their distance education programs. G.I. Jobs is another publication that provides guidance and support to military service members that are looking to further their education and careers after their service has ended. In this past issue, 7,000 schools were considered for their top 1,000 list, JIU being one of those 1,000.

So how did JIU become of the most commended military friendly universities in the country? They are proud to offer a variety of financial aid programs as well as working with each student’s schedule since they will be balancing service, family, and education all at the same time. Here are just a few ways how JIU works with the military.

• Military personnel can received tuition assistance for them and their dependents.
• 20% Graduate tuition scholarship available for military personnel and dependents.
• Undergraduate book program covers the cost of textbooks and ebooks required for undergraduate courses.
• Technology, application, and deferred financial fees are waived for personnel and their dependents.
• There are individual service branch scholarships for active duty, reserves, guard, honorably discharged vets, retired and dependents of these groups.
• GI bill is accepted.
• Tuition is 40-50% less than other schools.
• While enrolled at JIU, students can work with licensed career advisors and attend career workshops.
• Student policies are flexible so students can manage classwork, mobility requirements and duty at the same time.
• JIU has partnerships with all branches of the military and understands the needs of each branch.

Thanks to Jones International University, military personnel and their dependents can find a flexible and affordable way of earning their degree, and with all of the reason mentioned above, it’s obvious why JIU is a military friendly school.

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