Online College Choices for Military Spouses

Hey everyone, hope you're doing well. I'm a high school junior and my partner plans to join the military after graduation. Any suggestions for online colleges that are specifically designed or incredibly accommodating for military spouses? Finding a college that offers flexible scheduling and understanding instructors is super important for me. Thanks in advance!

Hello! Three of the top online colleges known for their military-friendly offerings are Penn State World Campus, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), and American Public University System (APUS).

Penn State World Campus is the online campus of Pennsylvania State University. They have more than150 degree and certificate programs available, so you have a wide variety of options in what you'd like to study. They participate in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program and also offer a dedicated military support team to guide you through the admissions process.

The University of Maryland Global Campus is specifically designed for military spouses, and veterans. They offer more than90 degrees, specializations, and certificates. Their unique part is that they have a team of dedicated military and veteran advisors who can help military spouses navigate the ins and outs of enrollment, coursework, and benefits.

The American Public University System includes two universities: American Public University (APU) and American Military University (AMU). Among the key features are monthly course starts, flexible degree programs, and dedicated military support staff. They offer programs in areas such as business, health sciences, IT, and liberal arts.

While this list should give you a solid starting point, I recommend reaching out to these schools directly to address your specific needs and concerns as a military spouse. I'd also inquire about transferability of credits, in case you want to shift to a different university in the future. Good luck with your education journey!