University of Phoenix Ranked Among the Best in Serving Military and Veteran Students

PHOENIX, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ — University of Phoenix today announced
that it was named one of the country’s top 20 colleges and universities
favorable to military personnel in the recently published issue of Military
Advanced Education. The honor takes into consideration the number of military
students served, the availability of military scholarships, and other policies
benefiting military members and veterans.

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“University of Phoenix has always held the deepest respect for the men and
women who have served and continue to serve our country,” said Mike Bibbee,
vice president, University of Phoenix Military Division. “This ranking
further acknowledges our long-term commitment to providing members of the
military with access to a quality education. We are extremely pleased to be
included on this list and in the company of these other distinguished colleges
and universities.”

More than 2,000 colleges and universities participated in this year’s
survey, and University of Phoenix was selected among the top 20 by an
independent panel of judges from both the educational and the military fields.

Nearly 29,000 active-duty military and their spouses, as well as veterans,
are enrolled in University of Phoenix degree programs. More than 7,200
military members or veterans graduated from the University last year.

The University understands the needs and demands of military service,
including members’ frequent moves and deployments, and has created a special
military division that employs more than 500 counselors, many of whom are
veterans themselves, to help military students attain their academic goals
every step of the way. To further provide access, University of Phoenix also
works closely with information officers at hundreds of military bases around
the globe to ensure the University is providing the support and information
necessary to help military personnel determine which educational programs best
fit their lifestyle.

University of Phoenix also makes education financially attainable through
a variety of programs and scholarships for military members. The University
extends tuition discounts to military students and their spouses, and partners
with several government and military agencies to offer scholarships.

In addition, the University has initiated its own scholarships
specifically designed for military members. These include the AMVETS
Scholarship Program which offers 50 tuition scholarships valued at $4,000 each
to active military, veterans and their families. The University’s Severely
Injured Veterans Scholarship Program was created to honor military personnel
who return home from service in Iraq and Afghanistan with critical injuries.
University of Phoenix works with Heroes to Hometowns, a national Department of
Defense program, to provide five full-tuition scholarships annually to help
ease the sometimes difficult transition to civilian life under the umbrella of
the Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship Program.

“University of Phoenix believes the heroic men and women of the Armed
Forces deserve educational opportunities to enhance their future and that of
their families,” Bibbee said. “Just as they feel it is their duty and honor
to serve their country, University of Phoenix feels honored and privileged to
serve these individuals and help them reach their academic goals.”

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance
education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules,
challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and
career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of August 31,
2008, 362,100 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest
private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse
student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as
online throughout the world.

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