AIU Honored as a “Military Friendly School” for Third Consecutive Year
Schaumburg, Ill. (Oct. 31, 2011) – For the third consecutive year, G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded American InterContinental University with the designation of Military Friendly School. The 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools® honors the top 20 percent of universities, colleges and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.
The G.I. Jobs results are based on research conducted on more than 8,000 universities, colleges and trade schools nationwide and surveys of student veterans. This feedback can provide prospective military students with insight into the student veteran experience at particular institutions based on peer reviews from current students. According to G.I. Jobs, the schools on this year’s list prioritize the recruitment of students with military experience. These schools make the grade by offering scholarships and discounts, veterans’ clubs, military credit and other services to those who served.
“The Military Friendly Schools list is the go-to resource for prospective student veterans searching for schools that provide the right overall experience,” said Michael Dakduk, Executive Director for the Student Veterans of America. “Nothing is more compelling than actual feedback from current student veterans.”
“AIU focuses on creating a flexible and effective learning environment that meets the needs of a range of students from all walks of life,” said Stephen J. Tober, CEO of AIU and President of AIU Online. “We are especially proud to serve veterans and the men and women who are currently serving our country in the military, and to help them obtain an education that allows them to reach their goals.”
Veterans or those actively serving in the military can find more information on pursuing an AIU education at www.aiuniv.edu/About-AIU/Military. The complete 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools can be found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com.
About American InterContinental University
Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in programs such as business, IT, criminal justice and design at U.S. campuses in Atlanta, Houston, Weston, Fla.; an international campus in London; and an internet-based online campus headquartered in suburban Chicago. The award-winning AIU Online Virtual Campus was recognized as "Best of the Best" in the 2009 Computerworld Honors Program.
AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. The Higher learning Commission should be contacted only with respect to matters of accreditation and all other inquiries should be directed to the University.
AIU is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information, visit www.aiuniv.edu. AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
About G.I. Jobs
G.I. Jobs (www.gijobs.com) is published by Victory Media, a veteran-owned business which also publishes The Guide to Military Friendly Schools, Military Spouse and Vetrepreneur magazines and annually rates the nation’s “Military Friendly Employers,” “Military Spouse Friendly Employers” and “Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses.
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