Online Degree Programs at Ashford University

About AU Online
Your job doesn't have to get in the way of your degree. Ashford University Online wants to show you how. Founded in 1918-Ashford University is an ideal choice for working adults and those with uncompleted degrees. This online college is dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for all students-with programs that are affordable-accessible-and innovative. Your high-quality degree program will be:
* Affordable
You'll benefit from one of the lowest program costs available online
* Accelerated
Earn your degree in as little as 12-24 months
* Convenient
Enjoy the flexibility of online courses... 24 hours a day

The Mission and Purpose of Ashford
* To foster a vigorous-diverse learning environment shaped by contemporary awareness-intellectual inquiry-and a shared search for truth in which students gain knowledge and build skills and values useful in their personal and career development.
* To cultivate student-centered learning at all levels-supported by technological resources and led by qualified faculty and staff who are guided by contemporary scholarship and professional practice.
* To promote the development of foundational values relevant to leadership in the 21st century: self-worth-creativity-interdependence-service-integrity-and effectiveness.
* To foster intellectual and personal growth-sensitivity to diversity and human dignity-effective and responsible leadership-environmental responsibility-and lifelong learning.
* To place priority upon institutional effectiveness-excellent value-affordability-responsive student services-accountable administrative processes-continuous assessment of student learning-and curriculum improvement to assure quality in a rapidly changing culture and demonstrate innovative leadership in higher education.

An Affordable Education
About Financial Aid
* A helpful Financial Services Representative will guide you through your financial aid options and help determine whether you qualify.
* Programs include the Federal Stafford Loan-the Federal PLUS Loan and the Federal Pell Grant.
* Use your employer's tuition reimbursement towards your studies at Ashford. We applaud companies who reimburse their employees for educational advancement.
* Ashford University offers a "pay as you go" approach to paying for courses. You are only required to pay for courses as you take them.
* Add the Financial Aid options and you'll be well on your way to completing your degree in an affordable manner!

About Transferring Credits
You'll be glad to know that you can now transfer up to 99 semester credits (148.5 quarter credits) including community college credits to put toward your degree at Ashford University. You've spent a lot of time and money to earn the credits you have-and at Ashford University-we give you credit for your efforts. Click the "Request for Information" button and complete the form to find out how your credits can be transferred to your bachelor's degree at Ashford University.

Accreditation
Ashford University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street-Suite 2400-Chicago-IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440).
 

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