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AU-ABC: Air University – Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative

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Get a Head Start at WGU with the AU-ABC Program from the Community College of the Air Force

The Air University - Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) program allows students who are currently receiving their associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force to jump into an eligible business or IT program at Western Governors University.

More information on our eligible programs and to see the Program Plan Files (PPF).

WGU is proud to support those who are currently serving our country, veterans, and their families. WGU has received the Military Friendly School designation for 12th consecutive years. So far this year, we have awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to military and veteran students and their families. WGU could be the perfect fit for you, too.

GI Bill approved. All degree programs offered at Western Governors University are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for all education benefits offered under the GI Bill®. The Military Tuition Assistance Program is also available to help active-duty military members receive financial aid.
Active-duty support. Our competency-based online degree programs allow you to earn your degree on your schedule. You can still meet all your other responsibilities while furthering your education.
Portability and flexibility. WGU is recognized nationwide, so no matter how many times you have to move, your degree will still be valuable. Our online programs also mean you don't have to worry about stopping and starting, transferring, or being interrupted. We go wherever you do.
Affordability. WGU's tuition is so low that VA and tuition assistance benefits often cover the full cost of attending. And we're working to make WGU even more affordable for military families. There are many scholarships available to incoming military students, such as the Military Appreciation Scholarship which is open to active-duty service members, veterans, their spouses, and their children.
Relevance. Leading employers help develop our curriculum. So your degree has real value and will give you the skills you need to land your dream job.

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Scholarship Details

Spend Less with Flat-Rate Tuition

School of Business Undergraduate Programs

$3,755

B.S. Information Technology

$3,725

B.S. Network Engineering and Security

$3,835

B.S. Software Engineering

$4,085

B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

$4,365

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources. Program fees and other fees: Some programs have small per-term or one-time fees specific to that program's costs. Your Enrollment Counselor can provide more information.

School of Business Undergraduate Programs

$3,755

B.S. Information Technology

$3,725

B.S. Network Engineering and Security

$3,835

B.S. Software Engineering

$4,085

B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

$4,365

Military FAQs

The GI Bill^® is very generous for WGU students. Most benefit chapters pay a monthly set amount directly to the student based on full-time, 3/4-time, or half-time enrollment in an undergraduate program. (Half-time benefits are considered to be 12 competency units—a standard full-time load for undergraduate students at WGU.) You can vary your attendance time from term to term. Graduate students will always qualify for full-time benefits when enrolled in the minimum requirement of 8 competency units. Post 9/11 benefits determined by a rate of pursuit calculation and not by full-time, 3/4-time, or half-time attendance.

Because any veterans’ benefits paid under any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not considered income, it should not be reported on your application for financial aid as such. Submitting a FAFSA is necessary to know whether you qualify for a Pell Grant and/or student loans. Students utilizing Military Tuition Assistance funds must indicate this on their FAFSA as an additional resource toward their tuition cost, which may affect the amount of their award. Click here to learn more about or apply for financial aid.

After you have started your degree program and developed your personalized Degree Plan, the VA department at WGU will certify your program of study to Veterans Affairs. This is done by the last day of the first month of each term. You should receive your first benefit payment within five to eight weeks after a certification is submitted each term. You should then regularly receive a monthly payment after the last day of each month and your verification of attendance (if applicable). But first, you must apply to WGU and be admitted. And you will need to have received notice of your VA education benefit eligibility. WGU’s VA department can help you complete the necessary steps for attendance certification.

WGU does not award traditional “credits” directly for military experience, but an incoming student may have certain requirements waived when the military experience has been ACE-reviewed and applied directly to the WGU degree program. WGU can also waive requirements based upon DANTES and CLEP exams that match with WGU program requirements and meet minimum grading standards. A transcript review is required to determine exactly what can be waived. More importantly, everything you’ve learned that’s relevant to your degree program can potentially help you accelerate your degree. Talk to an Enrollment Counselor to get a detailed explanation. If you have served in any branch of the military, you should be able to obtain a military transcript. WGU’s VA department can direct you to the online resources to request it.

Post 9/11 (CH 33) benefits are paid differently than older chapters. Based on your entitlement, which is factored from your length of qualifying active-duty service, a percentage of your tuition and fees will be sent directly to the school. 100% entitlement will cover your tuition and fees completely each term you have remaining entitlement. You will also receive a monthly stipend sent directly to you if you are not on active duty or the spouse of an active-duty service member utilizing a transfer of entitlement. This payment is 50% of the amount paid to a student attending an on-campus school, multiplied by your rate of pursuit and percentage of entitlement. In an undergraduate program, 18 CUs is considered 100% pursuit, but you do not have to enroll in 18 CUs to get the benefit. 12–17 CUs will be paid at the corresponding lesser percentage. In a graduate program, 8 CUs is considered 100% pursuit. You will also receive a book stipend once each term up to the capped amount for your entitlement.

WGU is committed to helping servicemembers and their families with their career. Our Military and Veteran career resources range from career coaching to military skills translation.

For assistance with your VA Education Benefits or Military Tuition Assistance, contact Military Support or call 1-877-435-7948, ext. 3127.

Contact our Military Engagement team for information or questions about the CCAF AU-ABC Transfer Program

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