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You and your family are entitled to an affordable education. Academy of Art University offers creative, flexible, and career-focused classes for service members and their spouses.
Just three easy steps to submit your application, and you’ll be on your way to fulfilling your educational goals. We can’t wait to welcome you to Academy of Art University.
Request more information or call us at 1-415-274-2222 and we will assign you a personal military-specific admissions representative. Your "rep" will partner with you to explore what the Academy has to offer, help answer your questions, and set up a guided campus tour. Get started now.
As a small token of our appreciation for your service, Academy of Art University waives the application fee for military members & veterans. In addition, if you get called back to active duty during the middle of the semester or if you’re active now and you are re-deployed, you may be eligible for a full refund of your tuition and fees paid during the semester.
As a Yellow Ribbon participant, Academy of Art University fosters innovation by preparing service members for a career in art and design. In addition, Academy of Art University is authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students enrolled in our degree programs for benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill®, the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, and many more.
Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. Call 1-415-618-6190 for more details.
With a student veteran population of nearly 800 students, the Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC) has become a haven for our service members and their families. All Academy students who’ve served our country are welcome. If you need help with veteran-specific issues—the VA, military tuition assistance, GI Bill® benefits—assistance is there at all times.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site.
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With gratitude and respect to the men and women who serve our nation, if you are serving in the US Armed Forces (Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard) or are a veteran of the US Armed Forces (with other than dishonorable discharge), your Academy of Art University application fee will be waived. You must be active or reserve during the semester for which you are applying in order for the fee to be waived. If you get called back to active duty during the middle of the semester or if you’re active now and you are re-deployed, you may be eligible for a full refund of your tuition and fees paid during the semester. Academy of Art University is VA approved.
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No problem. You can also apply in these ways: Call us at 1-415-274-2222 Or apply in person in San Francisco (Monday-Saturday) 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Our expert admissions representatives will guide you through the application process, answer your questions, and make your application processes as worry free as possible.
