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CMU Programs for the Air Force Community

Get the degree you need, to get the career you want  

Meet your military obligations while completing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited university with over 35 years of experience in delivering programs for the military. Take classes from Central Michigan University whenever and wherever it works for you – no more worries about TDY or PCS.  

Why CMU?

  • Designated a Top Military Friendly School by Military Advanced Education Magazine
  • Military Tuition Discount for active duty, guard, reserve, retired, spouses and DoD civilians employees
  • Transfer credit for military coursework
  • Onsite at 22 military installations and online worldwide
  • Military-friendly formats and features
    • Six and Eight-week terms – faster degree completion
    • Year-round classes – start any time
    • Online library services, registration and student support – convenient and quick
    • CMU is a fully accredited university with 35 years experience in delivering off-campus programs 
  • Call (877) 268-4636 to find out more.

Voluntary Education Program

Read the new Air Force Instruction on the Voluntary Education Program.

CMU and the Air Force Portal

The AF Portal is a Web site at https://www.my.af.mil/ that Air Force personnel must use to apply for Tuition Assistance (TA).

You can find out more about Air Force Tuition Assistance and how this valuable resource can help you reach your educational goals at http://education.military.com/money-for-school/tuition-assistance/air-force-tuition-assistance.  

CMU students who are in the Air Force apply to Central Michigan University and register for classes using the same procedures as civilian students. Application forms can be found at www.cel.cmich.edu/future/apply/. Registration for classes once you have been admitted to CMU is done through iCentral.  

The only difference is that in order to receive your Air Force Tuition Assistance, you must apply for it through the AF Portal.  

For more information on the process, please contact your local CMU Program Administrator.  

CMU Military News

CMU makes GI Jobs' 2012 Military-Friendly Schools List for the third year in a row

CMU Off-Campus & Online Programs Announces Recipients of U.S. Armed Forces Textbook Award.

CMU among Military Advanced Education magazine Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities 2010-2011 for the fourth consecutive year.

The National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services and MBS Direct LLC are pleased to announce the 2012 NAIMES Student Spotlight Award program. The purpose is to recognize excellent academic achievement in pursuit of civilian postsecondary education. Eligible participants are active duty personnel. The application period for the 2012 Award is April 16 – August 31, 2012. Winners will be announced on October 29, 2012. Applications must be completed on the NAIMES Student Spotlight Award form, www.naimes.org and be posted online by August 31, 2012 to be considered. Questions may be addressed to Cheri Arfsten at cheri.arfsten@ppcc.edu.