Military

Arkansas State University Jonesboro is a proud member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC).

Arkansas State University – Jonesboro (ASU) provides a high quality online learning environment for military personnel and their families. Students benefit from access to university resources, professors and curriculum no matter where they are stationed during attendance. Our accredited online degree programs are accessible and affordable.

Service members are teaching for most of their careers. For those who are now in the teaching profession, earning a master's degree is a great next step whether you stay in the classroom or look to move into a leadership role.

ASU is approved by the following programs to assist our military members with their educational goals:

• Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Tuition Reimbursement

ASU is a military-friendly university uniquely prepared to help you achieve your educational and career goals.

• We understand you don't control your schedule and deployments may temporarily halt your study.
• You can study 24/7 – you take your classes on your time, not ours.
• Our staff understand the needs of the military family.

Call our enrollment specialists today at 1-800-342-9647 so that we can help you make the most of your educational experience and fully leverage your military education benefits.

Military Spouses

An education career is a great option for military spouses. ASU knows that a master's in education can significantly increase your career opportunities no matter where you live. A high quality online master's in education program that respects your time and makes the most of your education dollars is the right solution for military spouses.

Military Spouses can use Post 9/11 GI Bill education dollars through the Transfer of Education Benefits program!

We know that many of you may not know how to apply for and receive this outstanding benefit from the new Post 9/11 GI Bill, but we do and we are ready to help. Find out how you can take advantage of the VA GI Bill benefits to earn your master's in education by calling our enrollment specialists at 1-800-342-9647 or emailing our military specialist today. If you don't want to use the GI Bill for your education, we have compiled a full list of scholarships and financial aid for military spouses.

Regional Accreditation

Arkansas State University-Jonesboro is accredited by:

• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools (HLC)
  30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602
  Telephone: (312) 263-0456
• The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
  11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190
  Telephone: (703) 437-0700

In addition, ASU is a member of several national organizations that support the highest educational standards.