| Q.Are you accredited? |
A. Andrew Jackson University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). What this means is that all programs of instruction offered by the institution have been examined by independent objective subject matter experts and have been found to meet or exceed the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council's published academic and ethical standards. These standards require the institution's courses and programs to be equal to or better than a comparable course or degree program offered by a residential college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
DETC was founded in l926 and is a non-profit educational association that promotes sound education and good business practices in the field of distance education. The Accrediting Commission of DETC was founded in 1955.The DETC Accrediting Commission is presently listed (and has been since l959) by the U.S. Department of Education as a "nationally recognized accrediting agency." Like the regional accrediting agencies, DETC's Accrediting Commission is reviewed periodically by the U.S. Department of Education to make certain that it meets the criteria for federal recognition as published in Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Federal law does not discriminate against national institution accrediting bodies such as the DETC's.
DETC's Accrediting Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a non-governmental agency that reviews and recognizes accrediting agencies that accredit degree-granting institutions.
For more information on these agencies, you may contact them at:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
Accreditation and State Liaison Division
1900 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-219-7011
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-6126
www.chea.org
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| Q. Cost of attendance/tuition? |
A. Our 2008 tuition for an undergraduate course is $212.00 per credit hour and for a graduate course it is $262.00 per credit hour. Students can take concurrent courses and will receive additional savings. To learn more about our tuition plans, please visit the tuition section of our web site. |
| Q. Do you offer financial aid? |
| A. No, we are a non participatory Title IV school. We have an OPE ID number which can be used to defer previous student loans. |
| Q. Do you offer scholarships and grants? |
| A. Yes. We offer partial scholarships including Military Spouse and Law Enforcement Office Spouse Scholarships. For more information on the scholarships you may qualify for, please contact our admissions department at 1-800-429-9300 (option 1). |
| Q. How many transfer credits will you accept? |
A. We can accept up to 45 semester hours towards an associate, 90 semester hours towards a bachelor’s and 18 semester hours towards a graduate degree. We can evaluate previous college credits, military training and law enforcement training. Contact our admissions department at 1-800-429-9300 (option 1) for more information. |
| Q. How can I pay my tuition and fees? |
| A. Students may pay their tuition and fees by mailing a check to our physical address or by calling 1-800-429-9300 ext. 115 with their credit card information. Students may pay by using checks or money orders. Students can also pay using their Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card. |
| Q. Can I get a refund if I decide to withdraw? |
A. Yes, If you decide to withdraw within five days of enrolling at AJU, you
will receive a full refund of your tuition and enrollment fees. After five
days if you decide that you would like to withdraw, you may still be eligible for a partial refund. Please refer to our tuition refund policy. |
Q. If I decide to transfer elsewhere, will my AJU credits transfer? |
| A. The acceptance of transfer credits between institutions lies within the discretion of the receiving college or university. Credits earned at other institutions may or may not be accepted by Andrew Jackson University. Likewise, credits earned at Andrew Jackson University may or may not be accepted by another institution. Any student relying on Andrew Jackson University credit for transfer to or enrollment in another institution is urged to check with that institution prior to enrollment at Andrew Jackson University. |
